NABTU Engages with National Energy Dominance Council for Future Growth

North America's Building Trades Unions Ready to Collaborate with National Energy Dominance Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 17, 2025 – In a pivotal development for America's energy landscape, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) have expressed their readiness to engage with the recently formed National Energy Dominance Council. The Council was established by the White House to address the nation's growing energy needs and is chaired by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright serving as vice-chair.

In a recent statement, NABTU President Sean McGarvey emphasized the importance of this collaboration at a time when the U.S. faces increasing energy demands driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging global power dynamics. "The men and women of the Building Trades have built the existing energy infrastructure of this nation and are eager to partner with this Council," McGarvey stated. He highlighted NABTU's commitment to advancing America's comprehensive energy strategy and expanding the domestic power supply.

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The North America's Building Trades Unions is a coalition of 14 national and international unions, representing over 3 million skilled professionals in the construction industry across the United States and Canada. NABTU, along with its contractor partners, invests approximately $2 billion annually in private funds to manage over 1,900 training and apprenticeship facilities throughout North America. These initiatives focus on producing highly skilled, productive, and safe craft workers.

NABTU remains dedicated to enhancing economic security and employment prospects for construction workers by safeguarding wages and benefits, encouraging responsible investment, and supporting apprentice training and educational opportunities. The organization also strives to open career pathways to the middle class for diverse communities, including women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, and those with justice system involvement. More information is available on their website at nabtu.org.

For media inquiries, contact Betsy Barrett at (202) 997-3266 or via email at bbarrett@nabtu.org.