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Black Americans, women face discrimination in skilled trades

Black Americans and women continue to face discrimination in skilled trades

03/12/2021

PBS News Hour

Black Americans, women face discrimination in skilled trades

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Black Americans and women continue to face discrimination in skilled trades

The winter storms that devastated Texas last month led to a major water crisis. But for weeks afterward, there weren't enough plumbers to help customers with the damage. All of this underscores the need for more of these skilled workers. But for women and workers of color, there can be even greater obstacles. Paul Solman has the story for our series "Work Shift."

03/12/2021

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