NABTU Honors Veterans, Highlights Career Paths in Construction

Washington, D.C. – November 11, 2026 – This Veterans Day, the focus is on honoring the courage and dedication of those who have served in the military. In recognition of their service, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) is emphasizing the critical role veterans play in bolstering the construction industry across the U.S. and Canada.

Sean McGarvey, President of NABTU, expressed gratitude for veterans' contributions to national security and the skills they bring to the construction sector. "North America’s veterans bring invaluable skills, discipline and dedication to our industry," he stated. As veterans transition back to civilian life, they find opportunities within unionized construction that allow them to leverage their unique skills.

Programs such as Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) are crucial in this transition. These initiatives connect veterans, including National Guard and Reserve members, with careers in construction. H2H offers pathways into registered apprenticeship programs that provide top-tier training, enabling veterans to achieve long-term career success.

McGarvey reaffirmed NABTU's commitment to veterans, stating that the organization is dedicated to "ensuring that those who defend our great nations have the opportunity to help build its future." The union, alongside its affiliated members, supports veterans in finding stable and rewarding careers that contribute to the strength of national infrastructure and communities.

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Media Contact: Betsy Barrett, (202) 997-3266 | bbarrett@nabtu.org

About NABTU: NABTU represents a coalition of 14 national and international building and construction industry unions, encompassing over 3 million skilled professionals in North America. Annually, they invest nearly $2 billion in private funds to support 1,900 training facilities, ensuring the development of the world’s most skilled and safe craft workers. NABTU is committed to fostering economic security and career pathways for diverse groups, including women, communities of color, indigenous people, veterans, and those transitioning from the justice system. More details can be found at nabtu.org.