WASHINGTON, DC – January 29, 2025 – Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions’ (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey released the following statement supporting the confirmation of Governor Doug Burgum as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Secretary of Interior:

“NABTU and our members are pleased to see the strong support Governor Burgum received from the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  During his tenure as governor, he has shown a measured understanding of the key balance of utilizing and protecting our nation’s vast resources. It is our sincere hope that we can continue to grow our partnership as we work to maintain this balance while promoting the energy security of all Americans.