NABTU President Urges Senate to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

The Facts -

  • NABTU President urges Senate to confirm Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary.
  • Duffy supported federal funding for infrastructure, benefiting construction workers.
  • NABTU hopes for policies advancing construction workforce and infrastructure.


WASHINGTON, DC – January 28, 2025 – In a significant development concerning the leadership of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) has expressed strong support for former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination by President Donald Trump for the position of Secretary.

NABTU's Support for Sean Duffy

Sean McGarvey, President of the NABTU, highlighted Duffy's enduring commitment to transportation infrastructure projects during his tenure in Congress. McGarvey emphasized that Duffy consistently backed federal funding initiatives that not only catalyzed job creation for construction workers but also guaranteed wages that could sustain middle-class families. “During his time in Congress, Sean Duffy consistently supported federal funding for transportation infrastructure projects that not only created jobs for America’s construction workers but also ensured they were paid middle-class, family-sustaining wages,” McGarvey stated.

Call for Senate Confirmation

McGarvey further expressed optimism about the potential for Duffy's leadership to foster policies advancing the interests of the construction workforce and the ongoing modernization of U.S. infrastructure. He called on the Senate to confirm Duffy’s nomination, underscoring the expectation of a collaborative relationship aimed at benefiting America’s construction industry. “We look forward to a productive working partnership to advance policies that benefit America’s construction workforce and ensure the continued modernization of our nation’s infrastructure, and we urge the Senate to confirm him as the next Secretary of the Department of Transportation,” McGarvey added.

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