Statements and Press Releases

H2H DIRECTOR MARTIN HELMS EARNS ARMY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 PROMOTION

Washington, D.C. – June 3, 2022 – “Martin’s commitment to public service and devotion to veterans and NABTU’s core values enable him to proudly lead Helmets to Hardhats while continuing to serve his country.”

NABTU STATEMENT IN RECOGNITION OF MEMORIAL DAY 2022

Washington, D.C. – May 30, 2022 – “This Memorial Day, NABTU joins all of America in remembering those who lost their life nobly serving in the armed forces.”

North America’s Building Trades Unions and Ørsted Agree to Build an American Offshore Wind Energy Industry with American Labor

Washington, D.C. – May 5, 2022 – Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and Ørsted, the U.S. leader in offshore wind energy, announced a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) to construct the company’s U.S. offshore wind farms with an American union workforce.

NABTU HONORS INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

Washington, D.C. – April 28, 2022 – “Today, NABTU joins the entire working world in mourning those who lost their lives on the job, as well as the millions that passed due to COVID-19.”

NABTU COMMENDS DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR’S COMMITMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION

Washington, D.C. – April 20, 2022 – “North America’s Building Trades Unions applaud the Department of Interior’s commitment to promoting and implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden last November.”

NABTU says ‘It’s Our Movement and Our Moment’ for the Building Trades’ Future

Washington, D.C. – April 7, 2022 – This week, thousands of building trades leaders from across the country came to Washington D.C. for North America’s Building Trades Unions’ (NABTU) annual U.S. Legislative Conference.

NABTU COMMENDS BIDEN’S DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT EXECUTIVE ORDER

Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2022 – “North America’s Building Trades Unions, its affiliates, and their members who work in this critical industry stand ready to safely and responsibly ensure these critical minerals are developed in an environmentally sound manner.”

NABTU STATEMENT HONORING ON DON YOUNG

Washington, D.C. – March 29, 2022 – “The State of Alaska, the men and women of the building trades who live and work in The Last Frontier, and every building trades member across the United States, lost a true champion with the passing of Congressman Don Young.”

NABTU Praises the Biden Administration’s Proposal to Restore Middle-Class Wages for Construction Workers

Washington, D.C. – March 11, 2022 – “The proposed updates to the regulations will restore the Act’s intended bipartisan purpose to protect the hard-earned wages of construction workers, and in doing so, shield them from exploitation.”

NABTU STATEMENT ON EPA STATE REVOLVING FUNDS

Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2022 – “We look forward to working hand in hand with communities to utilize these dollars under the State Revolving Funds to rebuild our infrastructure and create more pathways to the middle class through the unionized construction industry.”

NABTU STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN ENERGY IMPORTS BAN

Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2022 – “We applaud the Administration for banning the import of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal to our country.”

NABTU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2022 – “We all must keep fighting to open more doors for girls and women to break glass ceilings across the world and stand up for decency, justice, and dignity for all.”