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 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 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.”

NABTU STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

Washington, D.C. – March 2, 2022 – “Time and time again, the entire Biden-Harris Administration has given more than lip-service to rebuilding America; they have shown that they are the most pro-worker Administration of our lifetime.”

NABTU Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Nomination

Washington, D.C. – February 25, 2022 – “Throughout her career, Judge Jackson has called balls and strikes fairly in our justice system, stood up for democracy and upheld the Constitution for the betterment of the American people.”

NABTU Statement on Invasion of Ukraine

Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2022 – “North America’s Building Trades Unions express our strong support for the Ukrainian people during this unjustified attack.”

NABTU APPLAUDS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS

Washington, D.C. – February 4, 2022 – “The inclusion of project labor agreements will protect the public’s interest, improve worker opportunities, and enhance the competitive market by creating a uniform and stable system of labor relations for projects.”

NABTU HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Washington, D.C. – February 1, 2022 – “We are grateful to the countless leaders who have, against great odds, stood on the side of good while inspiring the betterment of humanity, fighting for labor and civil rights, as well as the critically-important push to earn and protect the fundamental right to vote.”

NABTU HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2022 – “As a devoted supporter of the labor movement, Dr. King relentlessly advocated for civil rights and voting rights, while also speaking out on the need for economic justice and opportunity for all.”

NABTU STATEMENT ON WILLIE PHILLIPS’ CONFIRMATION AS FERC COMMISSIONER

Washington, D.C. – November 17, 2021 – “FERC plays a key role in the livelihoods of many of the three million craft-persons who make up our membership and by filling this vacant seat, Mr. Phillips will break the deadlock that has slowed the benefits of numerous projects to our members and communities across the country.”

NABTU STATEMENT HONORING VETERANS DAY 2021

Washington, D.C. – November 11, 2021 – “Today, North America’s Building Trades Unions and our 3 million members salute the amazing military veterans of the United States and Canada and their families.”