2009 Pittsburgh Convention Stories: Women

 In the midst of rising unemployment and other economic struggles, trade unionists are bringing hope to a community hanging on in the Hill District in Pittsburgh. 

 North Shore Tunnel Workers -- Underground Pride

September, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, is an excellent time to make sure union families know that cervical cancer is preventable and most union health plans cover the technologies to prevent it.

Building the North Shore Connector meant drilling a 2,400-foot tunnel beneath the Allegheny River, Rebecca Vettoral was just the woman for the job. Meet her in words and video.

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