“As has been proven time and time again, broad and robust infrastructure investment is the core foundation for sustained economic growth.  The over $700 billion in funding provided for roads, bridges, transit, rail, clean water and drinking water systems is the type of scale we desperately need to upgrade our nation’s outdated and crumbling infrastructure.”

“This deal has the potential to play a vital role in generating family-sustaining, middle class careers for construction workers across America.”

“With the Administration’s goal of creating 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, it is imperative that these jobs of the future generate viable pathways to the middle class. Today’s announcement is a solid step in the right direction.”

“The INVEST in America Act will provide the level of funding needed to lay the foundation for a stronger economy that benefits working people in every corner of the nation, in both large cities and rural communities.”

“Although the Senator’s failed attempt was an unnecessary exercise that delayed passage of this much needed and timely legislation, it is a fresh reminder to the hard-working men and women in the construction industry about who really are their champions in public office.”

The event addressed the successes and challenges facing the unionized construction industry, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for a broad infrastructure package that incorporates strong labor standards and supports the creation of middle class, family-sustaining careers.

“Unfortunately, over the last two weeks, this legislation has garnered opposition from a handful of Republican Senators whose central point of contention is the wages construction workers will receive to build this highly sensitive and critical infrastructure.”

“The safest and most highly skilled construction workforce in the world is ready to deliver safer, more efficient transportation infrastructure that will incorporate new technologies and lay a foundation for sustained economic growth across the nation, building back better and stronger as we continue to emerge from the Covid-19 economy.”

“North America’s Building Trades Unions and Canada’s Building Trades Unions are calling for the safe and continued operation of Enbridge’s Line 5 to protect thousands of jobs on both sides of the border.”

“Increasing opportunities for women in our unions is incredibly important, and we want to provide them with all the tools needed to be successful—this includes being an ally and supporting women at all levels of the construction industry.”

“This framework acknowledges that it is not enough to build back to where we were prior to the pandemic, but that we need bold investments in our economic future to take the much-needed strides to generate more opportunities for families to enter and stay in the middle class.”

“This day of action is a reminder that it is up to us to keep the good fight going by continuing to raise the bar and improve health and safety practices to ensure every worker returns home to their loved ones after a day on the job.”

“We look forward to seeing the Administration’s efforts lead to an increase in union membership in communities across the nation.”

“This bill is a crucial first step towards strengthening labor standards for workers on clean energy job sites across the nation, and we are grateful to see it come to fruition.”

North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the Baton Rouge Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC) today announced their opposition to the proposed Formosa Plastics petrochemical complex located in St. James Parish. The proposed site has been plagued by controversy since it was first announced.

“Calling for big, broad, and bold infrastructure investment is an important first step in creating union jobs that will expand the middle class and promote family-sustaining careers in industries such as ours.”

“People in Congress are seeing what we’ve seen for years – a hardworking leader with vast executive experience that will champion working families, while also partnering with business to help create ladders of opportunity for anyone that wants a chance to succeed in this country.”

“It is more than an employer-employee relationship, and Stephen Bechtel always showed mutual respect for his clients, his team, and the craft people that had the opportunity to work for him. His place in the history of iconic construction leaders of the 20th century has long been secured, and the admiration of tens of thousands of building trades families endure. We sincerely mourn his passing.”

“The Rescue Plan gives the American people the tools that they need to wrestle COVID-19 to its knees and finish the fight so that we may start to rebuild our shattered economy and a better future for all Americans.”

“We urge the Senate to pass this important piece of legislation, and we look forward to working with both sides of the aisle to make this a reality, so that more Americans can secure access to ladders to the middle class and in doing so, strengthen the economy.”