NABTU President Urges Swift Court Action for Gateway Project Funding

Washington, D.C. —February 3, 2026— A significant infrastructure endeavor, known as the Gateway Project, is poised at a critical juncture as it awaits judicial decisions that could impact its funding. The project's implications extend beyond regional benefits, potentially affecting the economic landscape of the entire nation.

North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President, Sean McGarvey, has highlighted the urgency of this situation. In a recent statement, he emphasized the project's role, noting, “The Gateway Project is one of the largest construction projects in the United States and is critical not only to building trades members across the greater New York and New Jersey region, but also to the economic health of the entire nation.”

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McGarvey's statement underscores the potential repercussions should funding be delayed or denied. He warned that withholding financial support from this approved and permitted initiative could have far-reaching consequences. According to McGarvey, “The consequences of not funding Gateway will have devastating impacts on the livelihoods of building trades workers and their families, as well as the economic stability and long‑term prosperity of the country.”