Photo courtesy of NAWIC

The collaborative roundtable and signing event fosters workplace stability, inclusion and support for Lansing, Mich., workforce and the nation.

The National Association of Women in Constructions (NAWIC) President-elect Rita Brown joined leading innovators in Michigan's workforce on Sept. 5 at the U.S. Department of Labor's Lansing, Mich.-area Good Jobs Principles Roundtable, and signed a national initiative designed to support the creation of quality jobs that enhance stability, promote inclusivity and empower workers across the construction sector and beyond.

This initiative is led by U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su and locally by Andy Schor, mayor of Lansing.

The Good Jobs principles were created to enhance communities and business competitiveness on a global scale with a framework of principles for workers, businesses, labor unions and governments to create a shared vision of job quality. Cities across the country are adopting these principles.

Brown's insight on the construction industry as CEO of Brown Construction Collective Plus (BCC+), brings a nationwide perspective, based on her significant volunteer and corporate work in advocating and advancing women and underrepresented populations.

"The Good Jobs Initiative is important and tangible for our members [NAWIC's] and for the growth and stability of the construction industry. The reinforcing principles of the Initiative speak directly to our NAWIC mission and vision. Connecting resources between employers, employees, unions, government and industry is intentional and resourceful. There isn't a downside," said Brown.

NAWIC was invited to participate in this significant initiative, marking a historic moment for this nationwide organization. Being part of this event spotlights NAWIC's presence nationally and demonstrates the organization's commitment to advocating for job quality, advancement, inclusivity; benefiting the industry and NAWIC members. NAWIC currently has 120 state-based chapters in eight regions, representing women working in all aspects of the construction industry.

The National Association of Women in Construction is dedicated to advocating for recognition of the value and impact women bring to these industry jobs and amplifying their relevance in all aspects of the construction industry.

For more information, visit nawic.org.

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