U.S. House of Representatives Again Rebuffs Attempt to Repeal Davis-Bacon Act
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, upon the defeat in the U.S. House of Representatives, by a vote of 181-239, of an amendment to the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations bill that would have denied funds for the enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act:
North America’s Building Trades Unions Launch New Office to Advance "High Road" Construction Business Model in Baltimore/Washington, DC/Northern Virginia
New Office Premised Upon Working with Industry, Government and Community Leaders to Leverage Construction Investments to Advance Career Training Opportunities in Skilled Trades
North America's Building Trades Unions Surpass $50 Million Raised in Drive to End Diabetes
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- On the eve of its annual "Labor of Love" charity event, North America's Building Trades Unions have announced today that they have surpassed $50 million in money raised for the effort to find a cure for diabetes. The Building Trades' involvement in the fight against diabetes is just one example of the hundreds of millions of dollars that are contributed by union members towards a multitude of community service activities.
North America's Building Trades Unions Back New Highway Funding Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, on the transportation funding proposal agreement reached by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Bob Corker (R-TN):
North America's Building Trades Unions Express Deep Concerns Over New EPA Carbon Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, in reaction to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to curb carbon dioxide from existing power plants:
Memorial Day 2014
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, on Memorial Day 2014:
North America's Building Trades Unions Hail Senate Passage of WRRDA Conference Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, upon the passage by the United States Senate of the Conference Report to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080):
Building Trades Unions Issue Call to Action on Infrastructure Investments
McGarvey calls it "one of the most critical issues of our time"
Building Trades Unions Laud Favorable Environmental Report For Cove Point LNG Export Facility
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, upon the release by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of an environmental assessment that finds that the natural gas export project proposed for the Cove Point facility in Lusby, MD can be built safely with negligible impact on the environment:
America’s Future, and it's Economy, is Crumbling Under Our Feet
Investing in the repair and modernization of America's infrastructure is one of the most critical issues of our time.
Building Trades Unions Applaud President's Actions to Speed Infrastructure Permitting
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, in reaction to President Obama's announcement that his Administration will be taking immediate steps to accelerate and expand permitting reform government-wide.
Building Trades Unions Applaud Bi-Partisan Senate Highway Re-Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, upon the release of a bi-partisan surface transportation re-authorization bill by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee:
Manpower Inc. Offers Misleading Claims of Worker Shortages
New Report Based Upon Woefully Inadequate Data
North America's Building Trades Unions Pay Tribute to "Mr. Transportation," James Oberstar
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, in conjunction with today's funeral for former U.S. Representative James Oberstar:
North America's Building Trades Unions Call Upon U.S. Senate Democrats to Support Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline
Vote expected this week...
Building Trades Union Training Programs are Key to Well-Paying Job Opportunities in Energy Sector
President McGarvey tells congressional committee that collaborative industry-labor partnerships are meeting the labor demands associated with 21st century energy projects
North America's Building Trades Unions Praise Confirmation of New Wage and Hour Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions, upon the April 28 confirmation by the U.S. Senate of David Weil to serve as the next Wage and Hour Administrator at the U.S. Department of Labor:
Building Trades Union Leader Extols Environmental Stewardship of Canadian Oil Sands Development
After Tour of Region, Sean McGarvey Denounces Anti-Keystone Zealots For Misinformation Campaign
Over 900 Skilled Craft Professional Women Convene for Annual "Women in the Trades" Conference
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Over 900 attendees, representing 15 crafts, 34 states, 5 Canadian provinces and the nation of Australia, were on hand today for the opening of the 4th National Conference for Women in the Trades that runs April 25-27 at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento, CA
Delay for Keystone XL is "Cold, Hard Slap in the Face" of American Workers
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Unions, in reaction to the announcement by the US Department of State to further extend the comment period for the review of the Keystone XL pipeline:
