Building Trades Unions Praise Biden's Support for Bargaining Rights
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- NABTU supports President Biden's stance on collective bargaining rights.
- Collective bargaining ensures workers have a voice in labor practices.
- NABTU invests $2 billion annually in apprenticeship training in North America.
Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2024
North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey expressed strong support for President Biden's commitment to collective bargaining rights. This endorsement follows Biden's statement regarding the ongoing negotiations between USMX and the International Longshoremen’s Association. McGarvey emphasized that collective bargaining is vital for fair labor practices, ensuring workers have representation.
President Biden's leadership, as noted by NABTU, reflects a profound respect for workers' rights, garnering full support from the union in efforts to protect working families across America.
About NABTU
North America’s Building Trades Unions is a coalition of 14 national and international construction industry unions, representing over 3 million skilled professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Annually, the unions and contractor partners invest more than $2 billion in private-sector funds to maintain over 1,900 apprenticeship training centers across North America. These facilities produce highly trained and productive skilled craft workers globally. NABTU is committed to enhancing economic security for construction workers by protecting wage standards, promoting responsible investments, and supporting renowned apprenticeship programs.
Through these initiatives, NABTU aims to open new pathways to the middle class for women, communities of color, indigenous people, veterans, and individuals involved with the justice system. For further details, please visit nabtu.org.
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