Lauren Sugerman, an advocate for women in trades, reflects on the revocation of EO 11246, which mandated federal contractors to promote diversity in hiring. Sugerman recalls her own challenging entry into the steel industry despite being discouraged by potential employers. The 1965 order aimed to dismantle barriers for women and people of color, but President Trump's recent actions, including Executive Order 14173, have overturned these efforts. Sugerman voices deep concern over this reversal, which she views as detrimental to the advancement of underrepresented groups in the workforce.
"I always called it a dis-interview... It was basically, 'You don't want this job. This job is too dirty for you... You really won't like it.'"
"A huge loss to have what's happening now... Trump revoked EO 11246... It's a huge step back for women and people of color in the workplace."
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