The skilled trades need workers. So why are there still so few Black plumbers, electricians and HVAC techs?

HomeServe reports that Black workers are underrepresented in skilled trades, making up only 6% despite being 14% of the population, due to systemic barriers.

Expo Contratista Launches “Latino Build Show” to Help Fight Construction’s Skilled Worker Shortage at Phoenix Convention Center

Expo Contratista today announced the launch of the Latino Build Show PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 ...
The HR Digest

Clear the Way! Gen Z Workers Are On Their Way to Take Up Skilled Trades

Gen Z appears certain about their decision to take up skilled trades and white-collar work, and it's easy to understand this ...

CSU skilled trade workers go on strike, demand raises

The Teamsters say they are walking out to protest what they called “CSU’s refusal to honor contractually promised raises and step increases for its workers.” ...

Opinion: CSU reneged on pay hikes for skilled workers but gave execs raises

The money is there. What’s missing is the willingness to pay the frontline workers — who keep the campuses running — what ...