WASHINGTON, DC – January 29, 2025 – Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions’ (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey released the following statement supporting the confirmation of Lee Zeldin as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator:

“Mr. Zeldin demonstrated consistent support for building trades working families during his tenure in Congress. We look forward to continuing this partnership to address the many challenges facing our nation and our communities. These challenges bring with them an opportunity to address critical environmental issues while creating strong, middle-class sustaining, union jobs for all Americans. NABTU urges a swift full confirmation vote on his appointment.”

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