Washington, D.C. – May 20, 2025 – Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement:

“The restart of the Empire Wind project is a win for union workers, plain and simple. This offshore wind project means hundreds of good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.

“We’re glad that key leaders engaged to move this critical project forward. Building Trades members are ready to deliver this critical infrastructure, and now they’ll be back to work building America’s energy future. We’re proud of the skilled men and women who stayed ready through uncertainty, and we’ll keep pushing to ensure these kinds of job opportunities keep moving.”

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