In 2024, our government affairs team secured critical victories, standing strong against legislation that could have burdened our members and increased costs for taxpayers.
We successfully prevented the passage of several harmful proposals, including:
- Expanding prevailing wage requirements to projects:
- Over $5 million that receive even a penny of taxpayer support
- Custom offsite prefabrication shops
- Brownfield Cleanup Projects
- Implementing a statewide apprenticeship mandate would have required contractors to maintain an NYS DOL-registered apprenticeship program for the type and scope of work on any project receiving taxpayer support.
- Union-Only Mandates: ABC blocked further efforts to mandate unions only on public projects, such as legislation that would enforce PLAs on the construction of cannabis farms and dispensaries, climate superfund projects, and other public projects.
These accomplishments highlight our dedication to safeguarding the merit shop and supporting a fair, competitive construction industry in New York.
Other Key Accomplishments Include:
- In 2024, ABC continued its relentless efforts to advocate for the merit shop philosophy and support our members across New York. Key accomplishments include:
- Delivering testimony at pivotal New York State budget hearings, focusing on topics vital to ABC members.
- Speaking at local hearings statewide on crucial matters such as Project Labor Agreements and apprenticeship mandates on public work projects.
- Supporting 28 pro-merit shop candidates during the 2024 election cycle—26 of whom won their races, strengthening our industry’s voice in government.
- Receiving ABC National’s top award for grassroots advocacy, recognizing the success of our impactful campaigns.
Building Influence: Investing in Our Advocacy
This year, ABC achieved a historic milestone in fundraising for our State Political Action Committee, the Free Enterprise Alliance, and the ABC National PAC. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our members, we shattered previous fundraising records, ensuring that ABC’s voice remains strong and influential at every level of government.
These funds play a critical role in advancing pro-construction policies, protecting the merit shop philosophy, and advocating for a fair and competitive construction industry. With your continued support, we’re shaping a brighter future for our members and the entire construction workforce.
Building Influence: Educating Elected Officials
In 2024, the ABC Government Affairs team was relentless in their efforts to champion the needs of our members and the construction industry. They held over 350 meetings with state and local lawmakers, tackling critical issues for our members.
These meetings were instrumental in advancing policies that protect and grow the merit shop philosophy while addressing the challenges our members face every day. ABC’s commitment to advocacy ensures that our members’ voices are heard where it matters most.
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