While Women in Print Alliance advocates for women working inside the printing industry, we also seek to expand an external network of women stakeholders positioned to champion print. Female lawmakers – whether at the municipal, state, or federal level – are a prime example of the type of stakeholders whose work can influence policies in workforce development and work-life balance that ultimately shape opportunities for women in print.
That’s why Women in Print Alliance was thrilled when the Congressional Print Caucus, which helps educate members of Congress on the economic and societal benefits of print, announced two of its four co-chairs were women. And why we were even more excited that one of those women, Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, 5th District of Oregon, recently took the time and interest to walk a local print shop floor.
Chavez-DeRemer visited Premier Press in Portland, Oregon, and spent time touring the facility to gain a better understanding of the depth and breadth of print and its critical connection to commerce. As part of her tour, she talked with Premier Press team members from all functions of the company: executive leadership, sales, design, and production to witness how award-winning print campaigns for national brands come to life. Importantly, she learned about the rewarding career pathways that print can and does provide to women in her Congressional district.
Thank you to Premier Press for the company’s efforts to build understanding and relationships with female lawmakers – and for demonstrating first-hand how print provides a variety of job options for women in the workforce.
