Declaring March 3, 2024, to March 9, 2024, as Women in Construction Week and celebrating the countless contributions of women in construction.
Impact
The declaration is expected to raise awareness about women's roles in construction and promote efforts to increase women's participation in this workforce. Currently, women represent only 9% of the construction industry workforce in Wisconsin, which falls short of the national average of 14%. This resolution could potentially influence educational initiatives and outreach programs aimed at encouraging women to pursue careers in construction, thus addressing both gender equality and labor shortages in the industry.
Summary
AJR119 proposes to declare the week of March 3, 2024, to March 9, 2024, as Women in Construction Week in Wisconsin. The resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that women have made to the construction industry. It highlights the ongoing need for skilled workers in the construction sector, particularly as an estimated 400,000 new skilled workers are required nationwide, and emphasizes the underrepresentation of women in this field compared to their overall presence in the workforce.
Contention
While AJR119 serves to celebrate the contributions of women in construction, it reflects broader discussions about gender equality in the workforce. Proponents of the resolution maintain that increasing women's presence in construction not only benefits the industry but also contributes to families and the overall economy. However, some may argue that the challenges women face in entering and thriving in this industry require more than just recognition; they necessitate systemic changes in hiring practices, workplace culture, and support systems.
Concerning the designation of March 8, 2026, as "International Women's Day" in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, acknowledging the countless contributions that women have made in history and to contemporary society.
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY", AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH", IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, redevelopment assistance projects, flood control projects and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, redevelopment assistance projects, flood control projects and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.