{"id":17155,"date":"2026-03-02T09:31:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/?p=17155"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:15:08","slug":"women-in-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/es\/women-in-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Proud to Highlight our Women in Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LUZ TOBON GUTIERREZ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pintor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uni\u00f3n Local 507<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luz has always had a passion for construction. She began her career in the trades as a carpenter, but when work slowed down in 2023, she decided to explore her interest in painting. A general contractor referred her to Valdez Painting, where she was hired in August 2023 as a 55% apprentice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since then, Luz has advanced to an 80% apprentice. Although the carpenters invited her to return, she chose to remain a painter because she truly enjoys the work and the supportive environment. She appreciates how she is treated and values the guidance and support she receives at Local Union 507.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, Luz proudly serves as the Vice President of Local Union 507. She is also an active volunteer with Ayudando a Latinos a So\u00f1ar Half Moon Bay. Luz is proud and grateful to be part of Local 507 and thankful for the opportunity to build her future in the trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luz siempre ha tenido pasi\u00f3n por la construcci\u00f3n. Comenz\u00f3 su carrera en oficios como carpintera, pero cuando el trabajo disminuy\u00f3 en 2023, decidi\u00f3 explorar su inter\u00e9s en la pintura. Un contratista general la recomend\u00f3 a Valdez Painting, donde fue contratada en agosto de 2023 como aprendiz al 55%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Desde entonces, Luz ha avanzado a aprendiz al 80%. Aunque los carpinteros la invitaron a regresar, ella decidi\u00f3 quedarse como pintora porque realmente disfruta del trabajo y del ambiente de apoyo. Aprecia c\u00f3mo la tratan y valora la orientaci\u00f3n y el apoyo que recibe en el Local 507.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hoy, Luz orgullosamente se desempe\u00f1a como Vicepresidenta del Local 507. Tambi\u00e9n es voluntaria activa en Ayudando a Latinos a So\u00f1ar Half Moon Bay. Luz est\u00e1 orgullosa y agradecida de ser parte del Local 507 y de tener la oportunidad de construir su futuro en este oficio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SARA EDWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uni\u00f3n Local 169<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My name is Sara Edwards; I joined Glaziers Local 169 in 2019. I became a journey worker in 2025. I\u2019m coming up on eight years in the glazing trade, specializing in high rise and commercial installations. I\u2019m proud to be a union glazier committed to my craftsmanship, safety, and excellence! I hope to continue to help pave the way for more women in construction trades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At DC16, we are proud to stand alongside Sisters like Sarah who represent the strength, skill, and professionalism of our union every day. Her dedication to mastering high-rise and commercial glazing reflects the very best of our trade and the opportunities that union training provides. Sarah\u2019s journey is a testament to what\u2019s possible when talent meets solidarity and support. We look forward to watching her continue to grow, lead, and inspire the next generation of women in the trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KATHERINE GIRON MELGAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acabadora De Paneles De Yeso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uni\u00f3n Local 83<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although Katherine has only been a member of LU 83 since October of 2025, her career as a drywall finisher has spanned over seven years.  She worked non-union during that time until she took the suggestions of her step-brother to join the Union.  Part of her reluctance to join had to do with rumors and misinformation she heard about what it meant to be in the Union.  Once she joined, she saw the benefits of memberships, from medical coverage, retirement, and being seen as an equal on jobsites.  This has given her the drive to continue her career with DC 16 and eventually run projects.  Currently, some of the types of things she enjoys the most on jobsites is to work with hand tools.  She takes pride in the detail and skill it takes to produce level 5 walls or technically challenging walls and contours.  The advice she gives any women thinking about getting into the trades and\/or the union is to do it.  \u201cDon\u2019t be scared to join.  Don\u2019t overthink it and just do it\u201d. \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LANA SPELLMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uni\u00f3n Local 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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En este Mes de la Historia de la Mujer y la Semana de la Mujer en la Construcci\u00f3n, estamos orgullosos de destacar a una de nuestras nuevas Hermanas DC16, Lana Spellman<\/strong> \ud83d\udc77\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lana dio el gran paso de trabajar tres a\u00f1os como t\u00e9cnica en optometr\u00eda a dedicarse a una carrera pr\u00e1ctica en el sector. Tras contactar con Tradeswomen Inc. y completar el Programa Introductorio de Oficios de North Bay (TIP), se gradu\u00f3 en diciembre de 2025 y ahora comienza oficialmente su aprendizaje en DC16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Su primera semana en el trabajo lo dice todo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLa primera semana de trabajo me ha entusiasmado mucho por los pr\u00f3ximos 5 a\u00f1os de mi aprendizaje y los muchos a\u00f1os que quedan una vez que me vaya\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer y la Semana de la Mujer en la Construcci\u00f3n, celebramos a mujeres como Lana que est\u00e1n ingresando a los oficios, construyendo su futuro y fortaleciendo nuestro sindicato todos los d\u00edas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bienvenida a DC16, Lana. Estamos orgullosos de estar contigo. \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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