y. k. y. k. >> i think that for guys like me, a lot of us, if you give us a chance to speak to some of the younger people. >> thank you. [applause] before the next speaker, i'm not strict about these rules but we really have to limit the applause. thank you. >> good afternoon. i am a 38 apprentice. my mom is a plumber as well for the last 25 years. that is my sister sherrell. i agree with the p.l.a. equally quality for everybody. equal pay. fairness for women, like i said. i have four sisters and a mom. equality for everybody. thank you. [applause] >> good afternoon. >> please if we can give members of the public an opportunity to speak when they are at the mic i would really appreciate. i don't like to constrict people and their ability to be enthusiastic, but if it starts to interfere with public comment i will ask that people start raising their hands and their fingers as we do at other committee meetings. thank you. >> thank you. afternoon. i'm here on behalf of nonprofit that advocates for