Press Releases

North America’s Building Trades Unions and Amtrak Sign Workforce MOU

Landmark MOU Initiating Project Labor Agreement Protocols for the Highest Skilled Construction Workforce to Build and Maintain America’s Passenger Rail

NABTU STATEMENT ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11

Washington, D.C. – September 10, 2021 – North America’s Building Trades …

CMRAVE ANNOUNCES NEW HELMETS TO HARDHATS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Martin Helms To Lead Growing Union Construction Pathway Program for …

NABTU STATEMENT HONORING LABOR DAY 2021

Washington, D.C. – September 3, 2021 – Today, North America’s …

NABTU APPLAUDS ELECTION OF LIZ SHULER AS PRESIDENT OF AFL-CIO

Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2021 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) …

NABTU STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE

Washington, D.C. – August 6, 2021 – Today, North America’s …

NABTU STATEMENT ON PASSING OF RICHARD L. TRUMKA

Washington, D.C. – August 5, 2021 – Today, North America’s …

NABTU Statement on Infrastructure Meeting at the White House

“While details are still being negotiated, our support of this vital bipartisan proposal remains strong, and we are eager to see this key piece of legislation pass and be signed into law as soon as possible.”

NABTU Applauds House Passage of the INVEST in America Act

“As has been proven time and time again, broad and robust infrastructure investment is the core foundation for sustained economic growth. The over $700 billion in funding provided for roads, bridges, transit, rail, clean water and drinking water systems is the type of scale we desperately need to upgrade our nation’s outdated and crumbling infrastructure.”

NABTU Commends Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

“This deal has the potential to play a vital role in generating family-sustaining, middle class careers for construction workers across America.”

NABTU COMMENDS DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR’S EMPHASIS ON PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS

“With the Administration’s goal of creating 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, it is imperative that these jobs of the future generate viable pathways to the middle class. Today’s announcement is a solid step in the right direction.”

NABTU APPLAUDS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ACTION TO MOVE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BILL

“The INVEST in America Act will provide the level of funding needed to lay the foundation for a stronger economy that benefits working people in every corner of the nation, in both large cities and rural communities.”