NABTU President Sean McGarvey Condemns Jobsite Violence in Missouri

December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025

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NABTU President extends condolences after jobsite violence in Missouri.

NABTU condemns workplace violence, emphasizing safety for all workers.

RESPECT initiative focuses on preventing violence and ensuring safety.

North America's Building Trades Unions Responds to Missouri Jobsite Incident

Washington, D.C. – December 16, 2025 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) has voiced a strong stance on workplace safety following a tragic event in Missouri. In a statement, NABTU President Sean McGarvey extended condolences to those impacted by the recent violence, highlighting the union’s commitment to a violence-free work environment.

“On behalf of North America’s Building Trades Unions, our affiliates, and our more than 3 million members, we extend our deepest condolences to the victim and their loved ones following Friday’s horrific jobsite violence in Missouri. Our hearts are with the families and all those affected. There is absolutely no place for violence on job sites or in any workplace, and NABTU condemns it in all forms. Everyone should be able to go to work and return home safely, free from harm,” stated McGarvey.

The NABTU emphasizes the importance of safety in the workplace through its RESPECT initiative. McGarvey underlined that ensuring workers' safety is an absolute priority, stating that collaboration with owners and contractors is essential to preventing incidents before they occur.

“As we emphasize through NABTU’s RESPECT initiative, worker safety is non-negotiable and must remain the foundation of our industry. That is why we continue working with owners and contractors to take every possible step to prevent violence before it happens, eliminate intimidation, and enforce zero tolerance to protect every tradesperson on every job,” McGarvey added.