NABTU President opposes House GOP bill, warns of massive job losses
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- The NABTU opposes the House Republicans’ reconciliation bill.
- The bill could eliminate hundreds of thousands of energy jobs.
- NABTU urges Congress to amend the bill before it reaches the floor.
House Reconciliation Bill Faces Criticism from Construction Industry
Washington, D.C. – May 19, 2025 – The proposed reconciliation bill put forward by House Republicans has come under fire, particularly from North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU). President Sean McGarvey has voiced strong opposition, highlighting the potential negative impact on energy jobs.
In a statement released today, McGarvey articulated the union's concerns: “As currently written, the House Republicans’ reconciliation bill cannot be supported by the men and women of North America’s Building Trades Unions. It eliminates hundreds of thousands of energy jobs for our members and includes other deeply troubling provisions."
The union emphasizes the importance of preserving job opportunities for its members and argues that the current bill undermines this priority. The statement further criticizes the allocation of the bill’s benefits, suggesting that blue-collar workers should not bear the brunt of financing tax cuts for billionaires.
McGarvey and the NABTU are looking to Congress for amendments to the bill before it reaches the House floor. He stated, “We’re counting on our allies in Congress to fix this bill before it heads to the House floor — and we’ll be mobilizing to ensure our voices are heard.”
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