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Tradeswomen compete in Iron Artist competition
Eleven union tradeswomen competed in the Iron Artist “sculpt-off” competition Aug. 25 held at the School and
Community Reuse Action Project (SCRAP) in North Portland. The “Hammer Swingin’ Sisters” team was sponsored
by Oregon Tradeswomen Inc., a non-profit organization that recruits and promotes women in the trades. The team
represented a significant number of women from the labor community, including Hilary Colbert, Lisa DeMers, Judy
Fortune, Donna Hammond and Tara Webb, all members of Electrical Workers Local 48; Christie Kern of Carpenters
Local 247; KC Cutts, Irais Gandarilla and Delle Kemner of Sheet Metal Workers Local 16; and Lela Brown and Amy
Sprengelmeyer of Plumbers and Fitters Local 290. The contest involves teams creating giant sculptures out of recycled
materials using a list of approved tools. The theme this year was “Farm,” and The Hammer Swingin’ Sisters put
together a wind-farm sculpture ((photo below). They didn’t win, but they did receive the “Most Teamiest” award.
“It’s been great fun getting ready for this competition,” said Sprengelmeyer, team captain. “I feel we’ve built a solidarity
that goes beyond our individual crafts.” All proceeds from the event benefit SCRAP. For more information about
Oregon Tradeswomen, call 503-335-8200 or visit www.tradeswomen.net.
Solidarity Greetings
Happy Labor Day to our
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MIKE THUN - Dist. I Rep.
BOYD LEIBELT - Dist. III Rep.
BOB FURSTENBERG - Dist. IV Rep.
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