NABTU Praises Biden-Harris for Good Jobs Executive Order
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- The Good Jobs Executive Order marks a milestone for higher labor standards.
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- The order promotes collective bargaining, fair wages, and safe conditions.
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- It establishes lasting labor standards difficult for future administrations to undo
Washington, D.C. – September 6, 2024 – NABTU President Issues Statement on Good Jobs Executive Order
Washington, D.C. – September 6, 2024 – North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement:
“North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) was proud to stand with President Biden today to witness the signing of the Good Jobs Executive Order. This signing marks a major milestone by the Biden-Harris Administration in their fight for higher labor standards across federal government-funded programs. This Executive Order solidifies ongoing efforts to embed worker protections for our nation’s workforce, ensuring federal funding prioritizes projects that adopt fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers’ rights.”
“The order sets a benchmark for how labor standards should be applied, directing federal agencies to incentivize collective bargaining and uphold family-sustaining wages and benefits. It emphasizes successful NABTU workforce development tools like Registered Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Readiness Programs, ensuring construction career pathways to good-paying jobs are protected and expanded. By fostering safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces, this Executive Order helps level the playing field and increases opportunities for all workers.”
“By formalizing these standards, President Biden and Vice President Harris are establishing a framework that will be difficult for future administrations to ignore. Future presidents will face the challenge of reversing these protections, making it clear that high labor standards are not just a policy choice but a long-term priority. The order sets the stage for future leaders to build on this progress for generations to come.”
“As this landmark Executive Order takes effect, NABTU remains committed to supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision for a future where union labor is respected, workers’ voices are heard, and every job is a good job.”
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