NABTU President Condemns Executive Order as Attack on Worker Freedom
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Collective bargaining is vital for workers, says NABTU President McGarvey.
- McGarvey condemns the executive order as an attack on worker freedom.
- NABTU represents over 3 million workers, investing $2B in training annually.
Washington, D.C. – March 28, 2025 – An executive order has sparked a strong reaction from North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), prompting their President, Sean McGarvey, to issue a bold statement.
Sean McGarvey has voiced deep concerns over a recent executive order, describing it as a serious threat to workers' rights. He emphasized, “For over a century — through wars, depressions, good times and bad — collective bargaining has been the one thing working people could count on. This executive order is an unprecedented assault on worker freedom and a direct attack on those fundamental rights. Americans know that patriotic blue-collar workers built this country, not billionaires. They also know that one of the last best chances to make it to the middle class is collective bargaining. NABTU and our affiliated unions will stand shoulder to shoulder with the entire labor movement to fight this head-on — and we will not back down.”
NABTU, a major force in the building and construction sectors, comprises 14 national and international unions and represents over 3 million professionals across the United States and Canada. The organization has been pivotal in maintaining economic security for construction workers and expanding career opportunities, particularly through its extensive apprenticeship programs. Each year, NABTU and its partners invest significant resources, nearly $2 billion, into training facilities that equip members with unparalleled skills and safety standards.
Media Contact: Betsy Barrett, (202) 997-3266 | bbarrett@nabtu.org
About NABTU: A key player in the construction industry, NABTU is committed to fostering economic growth for workers by enhancing wage and benefit standards, encouraging responsible investments, and supporting training initiatives. These efforts aim not only to elevate the workforce but also to open doors for a diverse range of individuals, including women, communities of color, Indigenous peoples, veterans, and those who have been justice-involved. To learn more about NABTU’s initiatives and impact, visit nabtu.org.
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