The Building Trades
@NABTU
North America's Building Trades Unions represent over 3 million skilled craft professionals in the United States and Canada.
Meet Dakota Eaves. He currently serves with the National Guard and works as an apprentice with @boilermakernews Local 455 in Muscle Shoals, AL. Dakota shares his experience going through the H2H program- thank you Dakota for spreading the word and for being an #H2Hero!
See live Construction Trades demonstrations and the Cement Masons Apprenticeship Competition July 23 & 24 at the Cardinal Patio at the @OhioStateFair!
✨ Bright Futures Spotlight: Congratulations to the graduates of Local Union 228 on completing the Yuba/Sutter MC3 course! 📸: Local Union 228 To learn more about this Apprenticeship Readiness Program or other ARPs in your area, visit hubs.ly/Q03y1-SV0.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristina Smith, Director of @GABTAYouthBuild on the newest episode of ARP Rockstars! Catch this episode Monday, July 28th at 9AMEST! Watch the previous episode here or via the link in our bio: youtu.be/dYGc_Ic6cMw?si…
Want job security? Join the building trades. enr.com/articles/60953…
Registration for TWBN 2025 is finally open! What are you most excited to do in Chicago? Drop your Windy City bucket list in the comments! 👇 #TWBN2025
For young women considering a career in the building trades, don’t let ANYTHING stop you
NABTU knows that building the future means investing in workforce development across all sectors and regions. Rowan University’s approach of partnering with unions and industry to provide stackable credentials shows how smart training creates the skilled workers our…
Building a cleaner, more reliable power grid starts with infrastructure—and the union workforce trained to deliver it. thehill.com/homenews/state…
No need to fight for prevailing wages when you’re in the union nbc4i.com/news/local-new…
Rain or shine, union workers get the job done. @IBEW members in New Orleans are doing the essential work of rebuilding critical infrastructure in challenging conditions. Their expertise and commitment show why union labor is key to maintaining and strengthening America’s…
@NABTU: PLAs, Registered Apprenticeships and Davis-Bacon take potential and turn it into a career. They uplift entire communities for generations.
Union apprenticeship programs are a time-tested model for building a skilled, safe, and diverse workforce. From classroom training to hands-on experience, they set the standard for excellence in the construction industry. lowellsun.com/2025/06/21/edi…
California’s water challenges underscore the urgent need for long-term infrastructure investments. And it takes a skilled union workforce to get the job done right. thehill.com/policy/equilib…
Forget sitting at a desk. Build your future with your own two hands.

We’re Hiring: Join TradesFutures as our next Project Manager! TradesFutures is growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic, mission-driven Project Manager to help us shape the future of unionized construction careers nationwide. Learn more and apply: hubs.ly/Q03vsbPN0.
Episode 2 of “In The Field” drops July 7 at 4 PM EST! We sat down with Joe Osborn, H2H Ohio Regional Manager & Military Liaison, to spotlight the work happening across the H2H community. Missed Ep 1? Hit the link in our bio!