Pervasive harassment and discrimination in hiring practices and apprenticeships have contributed to the exclusion of women and minorities from jobs in the U.S. construction industry, according to a report issued by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows. The 46-page report, entitled “Building for the Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry,” is based on testimony from an EEOC public meeting, academic data, and formal charges of discrimination filed with the EEOC. None of the other EEOC Commissioners signed onto the report. The report contains outreach recommendations and technical assistance initiatives aimed at preventing the development of hostile work environments in the construction industry.
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