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President McGarvey Joins API President Jack Gerard in Touting Benefits of Energy Infrastructure

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:51
NABTU President Sean McGarvey joined American Petroleum Institute President & CEO Jack Gerard for a roundtable media discussion about energy infrastructure.

North American Political Leaders Pay Tribute to the Building Trades

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 07:09
In the span of less than a month, two leading political figures in the United States and Canada paid tribute to the Building Trades.

Rowan University’s new Bachelor’s Degree Program in Construction Management is now enrolling students for Fall 2016

Fri, 05/06/2016 - 08:14
Prgram was created in cooperation with North America's Building Trades Unions.

Bumgarner Strikes Out 9, Brings Helmets to Hardhats Donation Total to $19,000 Through 5 Starts

Fri, 04/29/2016 - 10:25
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner struck out nine San Diego Padres in a winning effort this week, improving his record to 2-2. What’s more, the big night boosted the profile of his charitable partnership with Carhartt. Bumgarner is donating $500 to the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program for every strikeout he has this season.

Workers' Memorial Day Statement

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 14:07
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was released today by North America's Building Trades Unions in acknowledgement of "Workers' Memorial Day":

ESPN Gives Shout Out to "Helmets to Hardhats"

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 08:15
Salute to Carhartt "Strikeouts for Vets" program with San Francisco Giants pitching ace Madison Bumgarner.

Building Trades and American Chemistry Council Hold LMC Kick-Off Event on Capitol Hill

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 12:44
Bi-partisan group of lawmakers praise the Chemical Industry Labor-Management Committee

Statement Re: The Rejection of the Constitution Pipeline

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 13:15
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement was released today by North America’s Building Trades Unions in response to the denial issued late Friday, April 22 by the state of New York for the construction of the Constitution Pipeline:

Building Trades Response to Sanders Campaign Surrogate Ben Jealous' Demeaning Comments About Construction Workers

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 14:49
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement was issued today by North America’s Building Trades Unions in response to Sanders surrogate Ben Jealous' comments to CNN's Wolf Blitzer on construction workers.

North America’s Building Trades Unions Kick-Off 2016 Legislative Conference with Focus on Values, Issues and Opportunities

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 16:12
Industry and Political Leaders Laud Value-Proposition of Unionized Skilled Trades

President McGarvey Keynote Address to 2016 Legislative Conference

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 09:13
Keynote Address from 2016 Legislative Conference

On the Passing of Patrick D. Finley

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 07:09
It is with deep sadness and admiration that the entire family of North America’s Building Trades Unions mourn the passing of our friend, colleague and brother, Patrick D. Finley.

Building Trades Statement on Nuclear Power

Thu, 04/07/2016 - 14:44
WASHINGTON, DC, April 7, 2016– The following joint statement was issued today by Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Unions, and James Cahill, President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council, with regard to the issue of nuclear power:

"Strikeouts for Vets" Program Launched with Giants Ace Madison Bumgarner

Tue, 04/05/2016 - 09:38
Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, has partnered with San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to help transitioning active-duty military service members find meaningful careers in the skilled trades. Carhartt will donate $500 for every strikeout that Bumgarner records during the 2016 regular season with all proceeds going to "Helmets to Hardhats."

New OSHA Silica Standard

Thu, 03/24/2016 - 05:17
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement was issued today by North America’s Building Trades Unions in reaction to the issuing of a new OSHA standard for silica:
 

C.H.O.I.C.E. Issues Endorsements for Baltimore City Council

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 11:58
BALTIMORE, MD – The Community Hub for Opportunities in Construction Employment (C.H.O.I.C.E.) issued its formal endorsement for candidates for Baltimore City Council:

Delaware Bill Would Give Priority to Local and Military Veteran Labor for Public Construction

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 07:58
All state-funded construction projects would be required to hire local workers and veterans through pre-hire agreements.

New CPWR Report Shows Many Construction Workers Lack Health Insurance

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 07:51
Report confirms long-held assumptions about the "low road" business model of the unorganized construction sector.

Union Trades, Helmets to Hardhats Step Up to Renovate Home for Wounded Warrior

Tue, 03/08/2016 - 08:34
Retired Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Burns, who received a traumatic brain injury after being shot in Iraq in 2004, received the surprise of a lifetime...courtesy of Washington, DC area building trades members and Helmets to Hardhats.

North America's Building Trades Unions Urge Continued Funding for MOX Facility

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 05:53
WASHINGTON, DC -- The following statement was issued today by North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) in response to a proposal in President Obama's FY 2017 Budget to abandon the unfinished Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC:

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