UKRAINIAN REFUGEES GET UNION TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

In February, the Connecticut State Building Trades partnered with the Building Trades Training Institute (BTTI) to host a meeting for Ukrainian refugees.

Anatoli “Toli” Bouzko, a 24-year member of Local 40 and native of Ukraine, is spearheading this effort to bring Ukrainians into the trades within our state. BTTI is also connecting the Ukrainians with resources to ease their entrance into our community.

The Connecticut State Building Trades’ executive director, Joseph Toner, and BTTI director, Yolanda Rivera, joined union organizers from various trades to detail what the building trades has to offer. It’s safe to say that the Ukrainians who attended this meeting were truly impressed with what organized trades can do for them and their families. Some even signed up for training the next day!

We’re grateful for Toli making these connections between trades and our new neighbors and wish them all the best of luck!