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North America's Building Trades Unions represent over 3 million skilled craft professionals in the United States and Canada.

Washington, D.C.
Joined July 2011
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Donald Trump is not a friend to unions.
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3 years
Build Back Better, baby 😎 #TheTimeIsNow #NABTULegConf2021 #1u
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Building Trades members like Raul F. worked around the clock to get temporary lanes ready for traffic in just three days so that I-95 could reopen in under two weeks. Our members stand ready to rebuild America ✊👏
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What’d I tell you... BIF is a BFD. Thank you, @POTUS , for getting the job done 💪 #BidenDelivers // #1u // @WhiteHouse
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NEW: Statement from NABTU President @SeanMcGarvey_ calling for the immediate resignation of @realDonaldTrump and all US Senators and House of Representative members objecting to the Electoral College certification. 🔗:
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For union members the choice is clear. @JoeBiden is the most pro-worker president in recent history, while Trump took direct actions as President to undermine American unions.
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🚨ALERT🚨 NABTU is proud to endorse @POTUS for President of the United States of America (1/3)
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2 years
It's distressing to see NABTU’s Legislative Conference be manipulated by a political campaign. We’re here to set the record straight.
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NABTU is proud to endorse @KamalaHarris for President of the United States of America.
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The Building Trades
2 months
No Administration has shown our members and their families more respect than President Biden.
@AFLCIO
AFL-CIO ✊
2 months
The AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously voted today to reaffirm its commitment to re-electing President Biden and VP Harris. Unions have never wavered in our support of them because they’ve never wavered in their commitment to working people. Read our full statement here:
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We have endorsed @HillaryClinton for President. Toughness, strength, intelligence, and experience. Our statement:
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ICYMI: NABTU placed a full page #LaborDay ad in today’s New York Times 👀 Check out page A7 if you have today’s print edition!
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The Building Trades
2 years
Apprenticeship Readiness Programs like #HireLAX recruit and prepare local residents to launch family-sustaining, middle class careers in the #BuildingTrades 💪✊
@SecretaryPete
Secretary Pete Buttigieg
2 years
Our infrastructure work means more good-paying jobs for people like the apprentices at HireLAX and the aviation students at Fly Compton.
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There is only one person who has been shoulder-to-shoulder with @JoeBiden . We are excited that @KamalaHarris will run and Biden’s endorsement of her. We are confident that if nominated she will finish the job & continue to fight for the people who truly build & uphold our nation.
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We heard our @AFLCIO sister @LizShuler loud and clear‼️ “A vote for Joe Biden is letting the world know our unions are ready to build”
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JD Vance claims he’s for the working man, yet he opposes the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. We need leaders that support workers, not CEOs.
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@juliahamelburg
Julia Hamelburg
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Today on @Morning_Joe : the @NABTU is endorsing Joe Biden’s campaign and launching a nationwide effort to keep Trump from ever returning to the White House. WATCH
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ICYMI: NABTU is proud to endorse @JoeBiden for President of the United States. "It's almost like the perfect leader was sent at the perfect time for working people" - NABTU President Sean McGarvey
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@NABTU
The Building Trades
3 years
Marty Walsh: Building Trades member ➡️ U.S. Secretary of Labor 💪🔥
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The Building Trades
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Under the Biden-Harris Administration, green jobs are union jobs
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The Building Trades
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Statement from NABTU President Sean McGarvey
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“Wall Street didn’t build America, the middle class built America, and YOU built the middle class” - @POTUS
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NABTU proudly supports the Harris-Walz ticket for President and Vice President of the United States of America.
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4 years
Up, up and away 😱🤯 (cc: @IBEW )
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2 years
“The fact is that union Building Trades jobs are for ANYONE.” Start off Women in Construction Week by watching this breakdown of the myths and facts of being a union tradeswoman. #WICWeek
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2 years
NABTU applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the Inflation Reduction Act and encourages the House of Representatives to send this historic bill to President Biden’s desk. Read President McGarvey’s full statement:
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Support for organized labor hasn’t been this high since the 1960s, and unions have a 64.3% approval rating among Gen-Z💪
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“I could not be more proud or grateful for my journey with you. The #BuildingTrades have always been there with me. And today, we are helping more workers achieve the American Dream than ever before.” #OurMovementOurMoment // #NABTU2022
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Unions change lives. And our union-secured wins are at stake in November.
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4 years
NABTU is pleased to announce the unanimous decision by our Governing Board of Presidents to provide our over 5,000 union halls and training centers as injection sites for public distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. 🔗:
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Marty Walsh has the right experience, leadership, and background to protect workers during this critical moment ✊
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“We banned those captive anti-union meetings. If you do those in Minnesota, you go to jail” - @GovTimWalz
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Just in time for Labor Day, Americans' approval of labor unions near the highest level since the 1960s. Americans understand it's #BetterInAUnion .
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The Building Trades
1 year
With millions of Americans quarantined during the pandemic, essential workers like UPS Teamsters risked their lives to deliver goods to our homes. It’s time for UPS to show them the respect they have earned and #PayUp .
@Teamsters
Teamsters
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UPS KNOWS WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN No one should believe @UPS ’s statements to the media about wanting to get back to the bargaining table. The company’s public pleas to resume negotiations suggest that it doesn’t know what 340,000 UPS #Teamsters want, need, and deserve. #1u
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Today is a proud day for the #BuildingTrades , as we celebrate the signing of the National Offshore Wind Agreement with @OrstedUS . This partnership is truly historic ✊ 🔗:
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6 years
WOW WOW WOW @NYCBldgTrades members topping off 30 Hudson Yards (the Time Warner Tower).
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The Building Trades
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We see that @HelmetsHardhats hardhat👀
@AFLCIO
AFL-CIO ✊
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Governor Walz isn’t only an ally to labor – he’s our union brother with a deep commitment to a pro-worker agenda. Labor stands united behind the Harris–Walz ticket and ready to help lead the effort to defeat Trump, Vance and their Project 2025 agenda.
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“I got in the way, I got in trouble - it was good trouble. It’s time for organized labor in America to get in trouble, good trouble, NECESSARY trouble.” - Rep. John Lewis
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3 years
NABTU’s Registered Apprenticeship model - aka ’The Other Four-Year Degree’ - stacks up pretty nicely in comparison to the ’traditional’ college path. Let’s let the facts speak for themselves 👀👏 #NAW2021
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GOOD MORNING. #1u #RightToWork
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4 years
This morning, NABTU announced a $100,000 reward for the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of a police officer at the US Capitol on Wednesday. 🔗:
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4 years
BREAKING: A new @Gallup poll reveals that 65% of Americans APPROVE of labor unions 🔥 This matches the country’s highest approval rating since the 1960s.
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What a day so far at Tradeswomen Build Nations! Shoutout to all of this year's incredible attendees for creating such an amazing environment 💪 You are trailblazers and role models. YOU reflect what we honor and love about our unions. #TWBN2023
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Proud to have worked with @POTUS to protect the pensions of hardworking building trades members.
@WhiteHouse
The White House
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Big News: Our Administration has protected one million pensions from cuts thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Workers deserve to retire with dignity and respect, and should never see their benefits cut due to broken promises or policies that favor the wealthy.
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Throwing it wayyyy back today. Watch this video of #BuildingTrades union members from 1929 😱
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@VP
Vice President Kamala Harris
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When unions are strong, America is strong.
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When it comes to protecting workers, “Union Joe” earns an A+
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Today, NABTU and @OrstedUS are signing a Project Labor Agreement that ensures an equitable start for the new #OffshoreWind industry, built with an American union workforce. More to come this afternoon 👀
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@NNUBonnie
Bonnie Castillo
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Breaking: Union Workers in the Building Trades Donate Masks to Nurses Amidst Government Inaction We are beyond grateful to the building trades for their donation of respirator masks to help #ProtectNurses during the #COVID19 pandemic.
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Thank you, @SecretaryPete , for taking the time to meet with some of our most successful #HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program graduates in your visit to LA!
@SecretaryPete
Secretary Pete Buttigieg
2 years
We must leave no talent on the table while building tomorrow's infrastructure. HireLAX trains people who live in the community—especially women and people of color—for construction jobs at @flyLAXairport . Programs like this are timely and needed across the USA.
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Today, NABTU proudly endorses @JoeBiden for President of the United States. Read more from @SeanMcGarvey_ :
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👀 @JoeBiden reached across the aisle to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Trump tried to take credit for policies he didn’t pass. They are not the same.
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Yesterday, @SecretaryPete and @RepMGP toured Cascadia Tech Academy in Vancouver, WA 👀 During this visit, they met with aspiring #BuildingTrades members, many of whom may go on to work on projects funded by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 🙌
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👀👀 Wow! Take a look at the @Raiders ’ union built @AllegiantStadm with the Vegas Strip in the background 🔥
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“I feel like a celebrity a little bit. Like Jalen Hurts from the @Eagles .” Read Marloy Gonzalez’s first-hand, worker account of what it took to repair I-95 and the warmth and solidarity he felt from the city of Philadelphia.
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NABTU stands in solidarity with our @UAW brothers & sisters 💪✊ These workers are striking for what we ALL deserve: fair pay, safety, job security, & a retirement with dignity. We must continue exercising our collective power for a future where we can all prosper. #StandUpUAW
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@NABTU
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Jeffrey Waters is a @UAPipeTrades apprentice that used some of the skills he has learned in the trade to create a @BattleBots contestant sponsored by NABTU! Learn more about Jeffrey’s background here:
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ICYMI: NABTU is partnering with @NationalNurses to donate N-95 respirator masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to nurses in hospitals across America. Want to participate? Learn more in the link below! #1u
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What stopped a #RightToWork vote this week in Delaware? "…dozens of union members turned out in force at government offices to oppose the legislation during a public hearing" BEST. REASON. EVER.
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The Building Trades
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What makes a job qualify as “good” in the construction industry? Prevailing wages. Read more about these wages and the impact they have on strengthening middle class, family-sustaining careers.
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@NABTU
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2 years
Yet another study showcasing the benefits of hiring UNION labor 👀💪 “Union contractors are significantly less likely to have delays in completion times due to shortages of workers."
@BusinessInsider
Business Insider
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If you want a construction project finished on time without worker shortages, hire a unionized crew, a new report says
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Today’s Executive Order on Project Labor Agreements is welcome news for ALL workers 👏 Read President McGarvey’s statement applauding this announcement. 🔗:
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The #PrevailingWage final rule from @USDOL ensures that workers on federal projects are paid a fair, family-sustaining wage. The Biden-Harris Administration continues to show its support for America’s workers 💪
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Thinking about starting a career in construction? Joining a #BuildingTrades UNION is the safest option, plain and simple 💪 #NationalSafetyMonth
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“The fact is that union #BuildingTrades jobs are for ANYONE.” See what these tradeswomen had to say about the career pathways available within our industry! #IWD2022 // #WICWeek 🔗:
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This #InfrastructureWeek , we celebrate the pride of #BuildingTrades members who build America & uplift the infrastructure generation. This week, thank a construction worker and your local building trades unions for helping to build a stronger nation💪🛠️
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Workers voted in favor of a union 74% of the time this year💪
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In only 18 months since taking office, the Biden-Harris Administration has gotten the job done for America’s workers 💪
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Happy International #DayOfTheGirl 💪👷‍♀️ In celebration, read this awesome article spotlighting @UAPipeTrades member and founder of @ToolsNTiaras , Judaline Cassidy!
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DYK: The Biden-Harris policies - like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Chips and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act - have added more than 15,000,000 new jobs, including 850,000 construction jobs and 770,000 manufacturing jobs.
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A LOT went down in 2018. From Missouri's #RightToWork takedown to the union-dominating #MidtermElections , 2018 was quite the year. Let's take a look back at some of our top tweets 👀👏🔥 #BestOf2018
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ICYMI: NABTU President McGarvey says it's "almost like the perfect leader was sent at the perfect time for working people." @POTUS fights for union workers, and we must keep the momentum going in November.
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Today, we honor the workers who power our economies and sustain our communities. Your contributions make our nations great, and we stand with you every step of the way. #LaborDay #UnionStrong
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NABTU applauds the U.S. Senate for voting to confirm @MartyJWalsh as U.S. Secretary of Labor ✊ 🔗:
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“The fact is that union #BuildingTrades jobs are for ANYONE.” Take a few minutes and watch our newest tradeswomen recruitment video! 🔗:
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Today’s lineup is 🔥🔥🔥 #OurMovementOurMoment // #NABTU2022
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Looking for the safest, most efficient construction work? Hire UNION 💪 #NationalSafetyMonth
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This is a BIG win for our Brothers and Sisters in San Diego - congratulations! 👏💪
@SD_BldgTrades
SD Building Trades
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After a hard-fought AND VICTORIOUS campaign to overturn the ban on PLAs in the City of San Diego and after MONTHS of negotiations with city staff…WE FINALLY HAVE A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL!
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Are you a parent looking for tips on how to get your child interested in the trades? Look no further! The top four reasons why teens should enter the trades are right here! Oh, and join a union while you’re at it 😉
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The Building Trades
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“This union took me from working 3 jobs where I couldn’t even keep food on the table for my children and has afforded me opportunities beyond my belief." Fantastic video, @GoIUPAT . Take a couple minutes to watch!
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If there is a great hope for people that their situations can change for the better, it’s unions. Please take 2 minutes to listen to our members talk about how our union has positively changed their lives.
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On this #WorkersMemorialDay , we pay our respects to our #BuildingTrades brothers and sisters who have lost their life on the job 🙏 #IWMD2020 #BuildingTradesWhateverItTakes
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“The #BuildingTrades are the real heroes here.” After just 12 days, the damaged portion of I-95 in Philadelphia reopened thanks to the determination of the local #BuildingTrades union members who worked through the holiday weekend to get the job done 💪
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@NABTU
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On Labor Day, we all honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the United States and Canada. We celebrate the over 3 million members of NABTU, whose steadfast labor is the backbone of our nations.
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This year marks 85 years since the historic passage of the National Apprenticeship Act. This paved the way for our #BuildingTrades Registered Apprenticeship model that puts participants on a secure pathway to a family-sustaining career in union construction 💪 #NAW2022
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We're not just delivering an #InfrastructureWeek , we're delivering an #InfrastructureDecade 👏💪
@POTUS
President Biden
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Infrastructure Week was a punchline during the prior Administration. On my watch, we're seeing shovels in the ground, cranes going up, and people hard at work rebuilding America. We’re not just delivering an Infrastructure Week – We’re delivering an Infrastructure Decade.
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Tradeswomen are making their presence felt in the #BuildingTrades now more than ever! This weekend’s #TWBN2019 is the perfect representation of how far the industry has come, and how far we plan on going ✊ “It’s not just a man’s world anymore.”
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The Building Trades
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NEWS: Today, NABTU released the findings of a landmark research study that finds that union construction apprenticeships and workplaces are increasing diversity across the construction industry. Read the full study here:
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Trump’s Project 2025 would ➡️Make it easier for employers to get rid of workers' unions in the middle of our contracts ➡️Allow states to ban labor unions ➡️Let employers retaliate against union organizers Get informed⬇️
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“These tech platforms call it the gig economy. But you can be flexible and take care of your workers. It’s called the #BuildingTrades model.” - @lizshuler #OurMovementOurMoment // #NABTU2022
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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the #BuildingTrades , look no further! Here are SIX good reasons to join our movement today. 🔗:
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“It’s a tough job and we need to be rewarded for it.” 👏💯 Watch President Sean O’Brien ( @TeamsterSOB ) break down exactly what @Teamsters are seeking from UPS in their ongoing contract fight.
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CNBCOvertime
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Our @MorganLBrennan asks @TeamsterSOB what he's seeking for his workers from UPS $UPS #union #strike #wages #healthcare
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The Building Trades
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“One of the reasons @JoeBiden won this race is because of labor. He got a lot of votes in the #BuildingTrades .” 😏😎 #Election2020 #BidenHarris2020
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The Building Trades
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NABTU is excited to share that we have signed an agreement with @OrstedUS , pioneering a landmark partnership for #BuildingTrades union workers to build the infrastructure for the budding US #OffshoreWind industry. MORE:
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