Vicki O'Leary: Breaking Down Barriers - A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Construction

This episode features host Dennis Duran and guest Vicki O'Leary, a union leader and chair of North America's Building Trade Unions Trade Women's Committee. They discuss the challenges of diversity, inclusion, and social justice in the construction industry, particularly for women and people of color. They emphasize the importance of early education and mentoring programs, as well as the need for more women and people of color in leadership positions. They also discuss the importance of soft skills in the workplace and the need for unions to provide both technical and mentoring skills to apprentices.