Statements and Press Releases

NORTH AMERICA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS STATEMENT HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

“His bold vision and hope for America is an inspiring and patriotic call of duty for all of us to continue his service every day, as we promote love, civility and respect toward all.”

NORTH AMERICA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS SIGN WITH TC ENERGY TO MAKE KEYSTONE XL FIRST PIPELINE FULLY POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY

“With our continued commitment to safety, creating family-sustaining, middle-class jobs, NABTU is pleased to announce our agreement with TC Energy to ensure building trades labor constructs renewable energy projects along the entire Keystone XL route.”

NABTU ANNOUNCES REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN THE MURDER OF A CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER

NABTU’s Governing Board of Presidents are issuing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of person or persons responsible for the murder of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick during Wednesday’s attempted coup at the U.S. Capitol.

NABTU APPLAUDS NOMINATION OF MARTY WALSH AS U.S. SECRETARY OF LABOR

Mayor Walsh is the exact right choice for Labor Secretary at this time in our country’s history. We are confident that Mayor Walsh will continue creating pathways of opportunities for anyone that wants a chance to succeed in America’s workforce.

NABTU STATEMENT ON COVID-19 RELIEF AND OMNIBUS AGREEMENT

As we pour through details of the COVID-19 relief deal and omnibus agreement, it is clear that Congress failed to meet the moment.

NABTU Statement Applauding Passage of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020

With this new bill, Registered Apprenticeship will not only remain the gold standard in U.S. construction workforce training but will also open pathways for more industries to build productive and highly-skilled workforces.

North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and Ørsted Sign Landmark MOU for U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Transition

The partnership will create a national agreement designed to transition U.S. union construction workers into the offshore wind industry in collaboration with the leadership of the 14 U.S. NABTU affiliates and the AFL-CIO.

NABTU Statement Honoring Veterans Day 2020

As we pause to thank, honor and remember our veteran members and all veterans this day; as we are humbled by their sacrifice and service, let’s all learn from and pay forward their selfless patriotism during these tumultuous times as we strive to be a more unified and healed nation.

North America’s Building Trades Unions Congratulate Joe Biden on Being Elected President of the United States of America

On behalf of the over 3 million skilled craft men and women that comprise North America’s Building Trades Unions, we congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic election.

North America’s Building Trades Unions Issue Formal Endorsement of Joe Biden for President

After four years of broken promises and the Trump Administration’s war on the middle class, we need a pro-building trades union administration, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the right choice.

NABTU Announces Tradeswomen Heroes Award

This monthly award recognizes four tradeswomen across the U.S. and Canada that lead by example and perform their duties at an outstanding level.

NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Movement Goes Virtual for Largest Tradeswomen Conference in the World

More than 1300 registrants gathered online and at watch parties across North America to inspire, empower and share experiences of U.S. and Canadian tradeswomen.