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When Arlene Dunn became the new Director of DIVERSITY IN THE TRADES
CBTU in March 2019, she became the highest-
ranking female in not only the unionized sector, The discussion around inclusion has been a
but in all of construction world-wide. Dunn helpful component in attracting more women and
exemplifies the evolving face of trades in Canada underrepresented groups to the trades by raising
and internationally, one that is becoming more the profile of the trades in general, says Dunn.
inclusive and diverse. Having worked over 30 years “CBTU are huge proponents of, and do a lot of
in the building trades, she says it’s “an honour and lobbying around, the importance of community
a privilege” to represent working men and women benefits agreements and we work with groups
who are counting on her and her leadership team like the Toronto Community Benefits Network to
to make things better for them, their families and bring these to fruition,” says Dunn. “Community
future generations. benefit agreements ensure inclusion. They allow
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