St. Louis "Building Union Diversity" Program Graduates Inaugural Class
Building Trades Leaders, NAACP, and St. Louis Mayor hold press conference to announce first graudation class from Building Union Diversity (BUD) program, and announce launch of website to connect jobseekers to jobs.
Nevada Legislature Reverses Course, Reinstates Prevailing Wage
Only weeks after Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law a bill to remove prevailing wage protections for school construction, the State Legislature reversed course and reinstated those protections.
President McGarvey Participates in "America's Nuclear Energy Future" Forum
NABTU President Sean McGarvey participated June 2nd in a forum at the Newseum in Washington, DC that was sponsored by The Hill newspaper, and which was titled, "Amercia's Nuclear Energy Future."
New study highlights winning model for delivering construction projects on time and on budget
A new report shared by the Labor Management Committee of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois reveals that the unique, collaborative project management process being used on many major construction projects in Southwestern Illinois is proving to be a win-win for all stakeholders involved.
National Union Leaders Condemn Low-Wage Proposal by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
The presidents of the AFL-CIO and North America’s Building Trades Unions today sharply condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 421a proposal, which expands a lucrative tax giveaway for wealthy developers while failing to require a standard of middle-class wages for working families.
Memorial Day Message 2015
As we take time to gather with family and friends at barbeques, parks, and beaches to celebrate Memorial Day, I would ask each and every one of us to take a moment this weekend to remember why it is that we have this national holiday.
North America's Building Trades Unions Offer Support for "National Energy Corridors" Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20, 2015 -- Sean McGarvey, President of North America's Building Trades Unions today testified in support of legislation proposed by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) that would establish "National Energy Corridors" on federal lands for the purpose of constructing critical natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
U.S. House Passes Two-Month Highway Fund Extension
WASHINGTON, DC [MAY 20, 2015] -- The following statement was released by North America's Building Trades Unions in response to the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015:
Study shows wage theft rampant in construction industry
The following article appeared on May 12, 2015 in The Boston Globe:
Dallas/Ft. Worth TV Report Puts Spotlight on Worker Misclassification
In an explosive investigation that drew the attention of many average Texans over the weekend, WFAA Television in Dallas/Fort Worth put a bright spotlight on the problem of worker misclassification...
Saving nuclear energy plants means saving jobs
The following Op-Ed was written by North America's Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey, and appeared in its entirety on May 13, 2015 in The Hill Newspaper in Washington, DC:
President McGarvey Keynote 2015 Legislative Conference
President McGarvey - Keynote Speech; 2015 Legislative Conference
U.S. House Overwhelmingly Rejects Attack on Davis-Bacon Act
52 Republicans Express Support for Prevailing Wage Statute
Building Bridges Over the Political Divide
The 2015 Legislative Conference
Video Greetings from Cal Dooley - President & CEO; American Chemistry Council
Video Greetings from Cal Dooley - President & CEO; American Chemistry Council
The Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award
The Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award
Keynote Address - 2015 Legislative Conference
President McGarvey's Keynote Address to the 2015 Legislative Conference of North America's Buildnig Trades Unions
Building Trades Unions Step Up Efforts to “Build Bridges Over the Political Divide”
2015 Legislative Conference Focuses on Creating “Building Trades Majorities” at All Levels of Government
North America's Building Trades Unions Participate in Cove Point Liquefaction Project Groundbreaking
LUSBY, MD -- Brent Booker, Secretary-Treasurer of North America's Building Trades Unions, was a featured participant at the March 25 groundbreaking ceremony for the Dominion Cove Point Liquefaction project in Lusby, MD.
Joint Statement from Leo W. Gerard, International President, United Steelworkers (USW) and Sean McGarvey, President, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU)
ATLANTA, GA -- There has been much confusion concerning the United Steelworkers (USW) negotiations with the refinery industry regarding the scope of our members’ work.
