Lean In Circles for Union Tradeswomen

Your Circle will be made up of women from across trades and levels. Women, regardless of trade, face similar experiences when it comes to bias and sexism on the jobsite.

Your Circle will meet virtually at the same time each month. Your Circle Leader will provide more information once you’re matched into a Circle.

Still have the meeting! Those who have come to the meeting made the time to be there, so it’s important that the Circle meeting continues.

If you have a question about your Circle, ask your Circle leader directly. If you have a question that you want to pose to a bigger group for discussion, post it in the Facebook group for Circles members.

Yes! You have valuable experience to bring to your Circle and will also benefit from hearing from your Circle members.

Lean In spent 2 years collaborating with tradeswomen, union administrators, and academic researchers. Throughout the materials, you will find quotes from real tradeswomen as well as references to academic research and Lean In’s workplace research, which you can explore on the research sources page.

No, you are able to join a Circle meeting via computer, iPad, or phone. However, we find it easier to see and connect with others using a computer.

If someone shares that they feel unsafe or that they can’t perform their job, it’s important to encourage your fellow Circle member to bring their concern to a jobsite safety officer, union steward, or another authority figure they trust.