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North America's Building Trades Unions Back New Highway Funding Proposal

Thu, 06/19/2014 - 14:08
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

Tue, 06/03/2014 - 14:11
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

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 11:57
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

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:27
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

Thu, 05/15/2014 - 15:07
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

Thu, 05/15/2014 - 14:58
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

Thu, 05/15/2014 - 09:01
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

Wed, 05/14/2014 - 14:56
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

Tue, 05/13/2014 - 14:20
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

Mon, 05/12/2014 - 14:36
New Report Based Upon Woefully Inadequate Data

North America's Building Trades Unions Pay Tribute to "Mr. Transportation," James Oberstar

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 10:11
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:

Building Trades Union Training Programs are Key to Well-Paying Job Opportunities in Energy Sector

Tue, 04/29/2014 - 14:39
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

Tue, 04/29/2014 - 14:05
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

Mon, 04/28/2014 - 11:30
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

Fri, 04/25/2014 - 14:58
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

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 13:47
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:

Keystone XL Approval Critical to U.S. Veterans Transitioning to Careers in the Construction Industry

Thu, 04/10/2014 - 14:19
TransCanada Executive Joins Leaders from Building Trades Unions and Helmets to Hardhats Program to Tour Training Facility

Providing Value & Creating Opportunity: A Labor-Industry Success Story

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 14:03
Today in America, we find ourselves at the convergence of several critical policy challenges that together are having an impact on the American economy and our collective interest in ensuring an expanding Middle Class.

The 2014 Legislative Conference Opening Video

Fri, 03/28/2014 - 13:05
The 2014 Legislative  Conference

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