Solidarity Committee of Los Angeles

Solidarity Committee of Los Angeles “To elevate the moral, intellectual & social conditions" by emancipating all people from gender-based inequity in the electrical industry, and beyond.

Supporting the major purpose of the IBEW -- "to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of our members" -- by emancipating all people from gender based inequity in the electrical industry, and beyond.

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member jotam.415 Name: Jennifer Martínez Trade/Local: ...
06/16/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member jotam.415
Name: Jennifer Martínez
Trade/Local: IBEW Local 11
Classification: Inside Wireman
Title: First Year! Next class will be 1-2 next week!
How many years in the trade? 6 months
Current Contractor: Unison Electric
Job site: DTLA City Plaza
Favorite type of work and why? Motor control!
What’s your favorite Jobsite and why? Raising Cane on Century in Inglewood
Any tradeswomen who inspire you and why? Each one I meet because I see myself in them. Whether it’s at work, on the elevator, on the street, or at Costco I know we share similar experiences yet we continue to strive for our goals in a field that wasn’t always accepting of our abilities.
Any advice for future Tradeswomen? “Trust the process and don’t give up. Be your sister’s keeper.”
If you would like to be a Solidarity Tradeswomen Tuesday Shout-out, please fill out the survey link in our Bio.
Our next meeting will be Friday, June 26th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.
 

🔨🦺 Tradesworkers, this one’s for you. 🧘‍♀️You spend your days building, fixing, lifting, leading, and getting the job do...
06/10/2026

🔨🦺 Tradesworkers, this one’s for you. 🧘‍♀️

You spend your days building, fixing, lifting, leading, and getting the job done. But who takes care of you?

Join Brother Luis Arida for a FREE 4-week Introduction to Meditation designed to help you:
✨ Reduce stress and mental fatigue
✨ Reconnect with yourself beyond the workday
✨ Build focus, resilience, and inner calm
✨ Show up stronger—on the job and in life

📅 Tuesdays in July
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 297 N. Marengo Ave, 2nd Floor, Pasadena
(IBEW Local 11 Main Office Building)
💚 No experience needed. All are welcome.

✍️ Sign Up and ask any questions to Brother Luis Arida at [email protected]

Because strength isn’t just physical—it’s mental, emotional, and spiritual too.

Tag a tradeswoman who deserves an hour for herself. 👇

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Holly Name: Holly Redfearn Trade/Local: Inside...
06/09/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Holly
Name: Holly Redfearn
Trade/Local: Inside Wireman Local 11
Classification: CW on my way to Boss lady !
How many years in the trade?
2 short months that have flown past.
Current Contractor/Job site:
The Best Contractor ever!
The Big green B!
Baker Electric, baby!
We are working on a high profile project in Los Angeles
Favorite type of work and why?
So far it’s been a ton of deck work with conduit rough‑in, tie wire, chairing all of it. I’m having an absolute blast climbing around the rebar decks in the tank room. When my foreman hands me the drafts and tells me to go redline the deck I just roughed in, I feel like a straight-up badass!

What’s your favorite Jobsite and why?
ONE Beverly my first and only job site!
Watching this project being built from the ground up is absolutely fascinating! I’m shoulder to shoulder with Rod busters, Riggers and Concrete masons. They are my Brothers and I am their Sister! We are building this thing together and I’m stoked to be in the thick of it with them. Also I don’t mean to brag but, we have air conditioned porta johns !

Any tradeswomen who inspire you and why?
Oh Man…so many. The Sisters I’ve met on this journey to becoming an electrician are straight up badasses. I’m not even gonna start naming names y’all know who you are. From the leaders paving the way to my CW sisters grinding right beside me. This Sisterhood hits different and I’m proud to be a part of it!
Any advice for future Tradeswomen?
Don’t sleep on it! Jump in! Get involved. Show up & show out. Crack jokes. Have fun. Kick ass. Stay safe. Impress yourself. Conquer something you didn’t think you could do then stand there and say, “Damn I did that”. Enjoy the adventure. Keep the stoke high. Look out for your Brothers and Sisters. Build a phenomenal future!
Our next meeting will be Friday, June 26th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Ashleigh GantName: Ashleigh GantTrade / Local: ...
06/02/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Ashleigh Gant
Name: Ashleigh Gant
Trade / Local: Electrical / Local 11
Classification: Inside Wireman 5th year Apprentice
How many years in the trade? 5 years
Current Contractor / Job site:
Taft Electric / Multiple
Favorite type of work and why? My favorite type of electrical work is panel make-up and terminations. I enjoy keeping panels neat and organized, verifying circuits, and making sure everything is installed correctly and safely. I take pride in attention to detail and delivering a clean, professional finished product.
What’s your favorite Jobsite and why? The Refineries because it’s like being in a different world.
Any Tradeswomen that inspire and why? All of them because they are all courageous for pushing forward in this trade.
Any advice for future Tradeswomen? Always have a good attitude and remember that you have sisters you can always count on for advice and a shoulder to lean on.
If you would like to be a Solidarity Tradeswomen Tuesday Shout-out, please fill out the survey link in our Bio.
Our next meeting will be Friday, June 26th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.

Join us for an ice cold sweet treat to beat the July heat!🍨Tulip Creamery is located inside Whittier Brewing Company, al...
06/02/2026

Join us for an ice cold sweet treat to beat the July heat!
🍨
Tulip Creamery is located inside Whittier Brewing Company, alongside other food options.
🍦
All ages are allowed until 9pm, bring the family and connect with your IBEW sisters!
Our next meeting will be Friday, June 26th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.
 

Happy Aloha Friday and Solidarity meeting day! Mental Health Awareness for Tradeswomen Workshop was a success! Thank you...
05/30/2026

Happy Aloha Friday and Solidarity meeting day! Mental Health Awareness for Tradeswomen Workshop was a success! Thank you all for coming! 🛠️ ✊

See y’all next month!

Join us this FRIDAY, May 29th, for the Local 11 Solidarity Committee meeting, and a special workshop focused on women’s ...
05/28/2026

Join us this FRIDAY, May 29th, for the Local 11 Solidarity Committee meeting, and a special workshop focused on women’s mental health in construction. This workshop will create space to discuss the unique mental health challenges women face in the trades, to share experiences, to build community, and to support one another.

Please join us at 4:30 pm PT on Zoom or in person in the subcommittee room of the ETI. FOOD will be served!

Meeting Location: ETI Sub Committee Room
6023 Garfield Ave,
Commerce, CA 90040
Meeting Time: 4:30 pm PT
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/SolidarityComitteeIBEWLocal11WC

See you all soon!

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Dannielle Lewis Trade/Local: Electrician/ Loca...
05/27/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Dannielle Lewis
Trade/Local: Electrician/ Local 11
Classification: Inside Wireman Project Foreman
How many years in the trade?  6 Years
Contractor/Job site: Global Electric - UC San Bernadino
Favorite type of work: Underground/ Tunnel
What’s your favorite job site and why? Working at Metro sites. They always have free food 🤭
Any tradeswomen who inspire you? Netty Dokes. She was the first African-American female Journeyman Lineman in the nation. She inspired me to be a trailblazer. She took the time to tell me what it was like to be first, and encouraged me to always make room for the next. Good leaders have others who could step in and carry the work when they can’t.
Any advice for future Tradeswomen? Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back.    
If you would like to be a Solidarity Tradeswomen Tuesday Shout-out, please fill out the survey link in our Bio.
Our next meeting will be Friday, May 29th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Eva Rodriguez Trade/Local: Electrical, IBEW Lo...
05/19/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member Eva Rodriguez
Trade/Local: Electrical, IBEW Local 11
Classification: Inside Wireman 3rd Year Apprentice
How many years in the trade?
2.5 years
Contractor/Job site:
Baseball
Favorite type of work:
Lighting, underground, panel make up
Favorite job:
As much as it was a pain in the butt, Disney Animation Studios in Burbank with Local 40. Old buildings are kinda cool!
Any tradeswomen who inspire you?
I have gotten inspiration from ALL the women in the trade in one way or another! Listening to their journeys, struggles, and more so achievements, really push me to keep going no matter what anyone says. (Special shout out to Crystal and Celina... freaking GOALS!)
Any advice for future Tradeswomen?
Ask lots of questions. Even if you know the answer. You want to get as many perspectives as you can about anything. It has helped me expand my understanding and helps with tunnel vision.
If you would like to be a Solidarity Tradeswomen Tuesday Shout-out, please fill out the survey link in our Bio.
Our next meeting will be Friday, May 29th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.
 

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member and Veterans Committee Vice Chair Newella Name...
05/12/2026

Happy Tradeswomen Tuesday! This week’s shout out is IBEW Local 11 Member and Veterans Committee Vice Chair Newella
Name: Newella Rosemond
Trade/Local: IBEW LU 11
Classification: Inside Wireman Journeywoman.

Certification: Instrumentation Tech
How many years in the trade? Over 14… 4 years US Navy, 3 years Naval Shipbuilding, 7+ years in IBEW LU 11
Contractor/Job site: On a mental health break 😌
Favorite type of work: Industrial mostly but in reality anything that I can create with my mind and hands.
Favorite job: Rams Stadium with Rosendin Electric
Any tradeswomen who inspire you?

Women before me who endured hardships of being a woman in construction and fought through it by choosing to wake up everyday to create a substantial life to support themself and their families despite the setbacks.
Any advice for future Tradeswomen?

Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone convince you that you don’t belong or that you can’t accomplish anything. You hold the power to your own destiny. If you need help, ASK! There will always be someone there to help you along the way.
If you would like to be a Solidarity Tradeswomen Tuesday Shout-out, please fill out the survey link in our Bio.
Our next meeting will be Friday, May 29th, at 4:30 pm at the ETI and on Zoom. Zoom link is in our bio.
 

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