Why aren't workplaces better designed for women? We show that changing the priorities of those who set workplace … policies can create female-friendly jobs. Starting in 2015, Brazil's largest trade union federation made women central to its … causal effects. We find that "bargaining for women" increases female-centric amenities in collective bargaining agreements …

The paper re-examines the question of why unions might have declined despite the 'influx' of women, their risk … share of women in workplaces. The paper ponders if better management of gender relations may improve unions' fate …