A non-profit society advocating for women, trans men, trans women and non-binary persons in the trades
What do we do?
The BC Trades Equity Society provides support and networking opportunities for women, trans men, trans women and non-binary individuals in the trades in British Columbia and we are one of the founding partners of the BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT).
Diversity
The presence of differences within a given setting including all those that identify as women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary individuals working in the trades in BC.
In the workplace, that can mean differences in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and socioeconomic class.
It can also refer to differences in physical ability, veteran status, whether or not you have children — all of those are components of diversity.
“A diverse mix if voices leads to better discussions for everyone”
– Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet
Diversity
The presence of differences within a given setting including all those that identify as women, trans women, trans men, and non-binary individuals working in the trades in BC.
In the workplace, that can mean differences in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and socioeconomic class.
It can also refer to differences in physical ability, veteran status, whether or not you have children — all of those are components of diversity.
“A diverse mix if voices leads to better discussions for everyone”
– Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet
Equity
A positive environment of support that is impartial, fair and provides equitable possible outcomes for each individual in the trades.
“We need to make sure that women and people of color know that these are careers for them, and that the culture on the job site is welcoming.”
— Liz Shuler, President, AFL-CIO
Equity
A positive environment of support that is impartial, fair and provides equitable possible outcomes for each individual in the trades.
— Liz Shuler, President, AFL-CIO
Inclusion
Promoting the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace through education, leadership, and mentoring.
This means that every worker feels comfortable and supported by the organization when it comes to being their authentic selves.
“Inclusion matters because training costs money, and it makes no sense to train people and then send them to a toxic job site.”
— Lisa Langevin, Director, BC Centre for Women in the Trades
Inclusion
Promoting the practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace through education, leadership, and mentoring.
This means that every worker feels comfortable and supported by the organization when it comes to being their authentic selves.
“Inclusion matters because training costs money, and it makes no sense to train people and then send them to a toxic job site.”
— Lisa Langevin, Director, BC Centre for Women in the Trades