Research into the status of 2S/LGBTQ+ workers in the construction trades in Canada suggests some feel isolated, have less job satisfaction and suffer from poorer mental health than other workers.
The data on the numbers of 2S/LGBTQ+ workers came from a Canadian Community Health Survey and Halpenny believes the statistics may underrepresent actual 2S/LGBTQ+ employment in construction. Just as with other underrepresented groups in construction, Halpenny said, a repeated theme was a lack of visibility and representation — the lack of out 2S/LGBTQ+ tradespeople ends up perpetuating itself, reducing the attractiveness of trades careers to others in the community.
The report found significantly lower rates of life satisfaction among 2S/LGBTQ+ workers. Heterosexual men were more likely to report being very satisfied or satisfied with their life, followed by heterosexual women, sexual minority men and sexual minority women. Sexual minority respondents were generally more likely to report higher work stress levels.
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