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New study highlights winning model for delivering construction projects on time and on budget

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 14:47
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

Thu, 05/28/2015 - 10:38
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

Fri, 05/22/2015 - 07:43
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

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 10:18
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

Wed, 05/20/2015 - 07:58
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

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:51
The following article appeared on May 12, 2015 in The Boston Globe:

Dallas/Ft. Worth TV Report Puts Spotlight on Worker Misclassification

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:46
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

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:37
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

Tue, 05/05/2015 - 14:01
President McGarvey - Keynote Speech; 2015 Legislative Conference

U.S. House Overwhelmingly Rejects Attack on Davis-Bacon Act

Fri, 05/01/2015 - 09:55
52 Republicans Express Support for Prevailing Wage Statute

Building Bridges Over the Political Divide

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 15:31
The 2015 Legislative Conference

Video Greetings from Cal Dooley - President & CEO; American Chemistry Council

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 15:31
Video Greetings from Cal Dooley - President & CEO; American Chemistry Council

The Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award

Mon, 04/27/2015 - 15:31
The Mark H. Ayers Community Achievement Award

Keynote Address - 2015 Legislative Conference

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 14:30
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”

Mon, 04/20/2015 - 12:49
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

Thu, 03/26/2015 - 14:34
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)

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 11:21
ATLANTA, GA -- There has been much confusion concerning the United Steelworkers (USW) negotiations with the refinery industry regarding the scope of our members’ work.

North America's Building Trades Unions President: "Keystone XL Veto Undermines A Strong American Middle Class"

Tue, 02/24/2015 - 19:36
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 25) -- Today, President Barack Obama vetoed bipartisan legislation approved by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that would've authorized the immediate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. North America's Building Trades Unions have strongly urged the president to approve the construction of Keystone XL for more than six years.

North America's Building Trades Unions to President Obama: "Enough is Enough, Approve the Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline"

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 10:54
North America's Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey joins US House Speaker John Boehner, US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other members of Congress in a press conference urging President Obama to sign into law legislation passed by the US Congress that would authorize the immediate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline

U.S. Senate Authorizes Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 15:15
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by North America's Building Trades Unions in reaction to the passage by the United States Senate of S. 1, The Keystone XL Pipeline Act:

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