NABTU President Sean McGarvey's Labor Day Message on Workers' Impact

Labor Day Tribute Highlights the Unsung Builders of North America

Washington, D.C. – September 1, 2025 — As we celebrate Labor Day, attention turns to the vital contributions of workers across North America who play a crucial role in shaping our future. The spotlight this year is on the contributions of construction workers, who form the backbone of North America's infrastructure and economy.

In a statement commemorating the occasion, Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), emphasized the importance of recognizing those who tirelessly contribute to the continent's development. McGarvey stated, "This Labor Day, we honor the hands that build, the minds that innovate, and the hearts that keep North America moving forward."

McGarvey highlighted the contributions of NABTU’s 3 million members who are not only involved in building essential infrastructure like roads, tunnels, and energy systems, but are also pivotal in fostering opportunity and advocating for fair treatment and compensation. "We’re building opportunity for all and demanding fairness, safety, dignity, and a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work," he asserted.

The statement also called on political leaders to go beyond ceremonial observances and take tangible actions to support the workforce. "Lawmakers at every level must do more than march in parades and smile for cameras today," McGarvey urged, emphasizing the need for leadership that truly supports the middle class and strengthens communities.

McGarvey concluded by reflecting on the relationship between labor and national progress, asserting that "Labor’s story is America’s story, and we will keep that story alive by securing a stronger future for every worker, every family, and every community."

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