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ABC to Gov. Cuomo: Talk with the Experts, Not Just Donors
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 3, 2016 – Leadership of the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC), called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to visit with merit shop (open shop) leaders while he is in Florida attending the Building & Constructions Trade Council of Greater New York winter conference. “It’s unfortunate that once again Governor Cuomo…
R. Alexander Acosta Nominated to Serve as Secretary of Labor After Puzder Withdraws
On Feb. 15, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, former CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration of the position. Prior to his withdrawal, Puzder was slated to appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for a hearing on Thursday Feb. 16. On Feb. 16, President Trump nominated…
Hundreds of Workers Call for Fairness in Council Safety Legislation
New York City, Jan. 30—The Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter (ABC), in conjunction with clergy, community groups, and organizations representing minority worker interests held a rally with a diverse crowd of hundreds of merit shop craft workers to voice opposition to mandated apprenticeship on private construction jobsites. “We’re here again outside City Hall…
South Glens Falls school officials decide against project labor agreement
MOREAU — The South Glens Falls Central School District’s nearly $58 million capital project will not be done under a project labor agreement. The Board of Education on Tuesday voted against entering into negotiations for a PLA in which every contractor that works on the project would have to sign and be bound by its…
Associated Builders and Contractors Hold ‘World Class Safety’ Presentation with New York Developers
On January 5th, the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Inc. Empire State chapter held it’s “Road Map to World Class Safety” forum in which dozens of developers and contractors from around the New York City area learned how to enhance their knowledge on the benefits of construction safety reform. Brian Sampson, President of the NY state…
Statement Regarding Construction Safety
Statement by Brian Sampson, president of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State Chapter: “Open shop contractors are committed to upholding safety standards that protect construction workers and members of the public. Any construction-related injury or death is unacceptable, regardless of whether it takes place on a union or non-union site. It is unfortunate that…
New York Ranks 47th for Construction Business Climate, According to Associated Builders and Contractors Scorecard
ALBANY, NY, Nov. 22– New York is a poor place for construction contractors to do business, according to state rankings released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard” reviews and ranks state-specific information significant to the success of the commercial and industrial construction industry. The scorecard identifies states, such…
Chuck Goodrich Elected to Lead ABC in 2017; George Nash is Chair-elect
During its Nov. 15 meeting in Dallas, the ABC Board of Directors elected Chuck Goodrich, president of Gaylor Electric Inc., Noblesville, Ind., to serve as the association’s 2017 national chair. George Nash of La Plata, Md., was elected to serve as ABC’s 2017 chair-elect. New members elected to the board are: Diane Byron, I.E. Pacific,…
Gotham Gazette: Time For NYCHA To Stop Wasting Our Money
In following the news over the past years, it has become readily apparent that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must either be severely underfunded or grossly mismanaged. Unfortunately, it’s the latter.
Crain’s New York: Nonunion Contractors Say City Housing Agency’s Plan Would Freeze Them Out
A group representing nonunion construction shops says a potential labor agreement would freeze them out of New York City Housing Authority work and raise costs for the cash-strapped agency.