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ABC Proposes Job Creation Package (March 3, 2010)
With construction industry unemployment approaching 25 percent, creating jobs and invigorating the economy is a priority for members of ABC.
Federal “High Road” Contracting Policy Proposed (March 3, 2010)
Latest threat from Obama administration to merit shop contractors.
White House Still Pushing EFCA Passage (March 3, 2010)
Here is the latest on EFCA from the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, of which ABC is a founding member.
How Scott Brown’s Election Changed the Healthcare Debate (Feb. 17, 2010)
Health Care on Capitol Hill: Current Proposal In Need of CPR, writes Lindsay Shuba, Senior Regional Manager, ABC National.
Stop Becker Appointment to NLRB (Feb. 3, 2010)
Obama nominee would bring extreme views on labor law to the National Labor Relations Board.
Senate Loses Supermajority with Brown Victory! (Jan. 20, 2010)
Optimism springs from Scott Brown’s election!
Senate Bill Alters Independent Contractor Safe Harbor Provision (Jan. 20, 2010)
Bill would require proof of official employment status from IRS.
Sweetheart Deal for Unions - No Tax on Cadillac Health Plans Thanks to White House (Jan. 20, 2010)
Bill exempts unions from tax on Cadillac health plans for 8 years - at a staggering cost of $60 billion to taxpayers.
ABC Calls Health Care Bill Amendment Irresponsible and Disastrous (Jan. 6, 2010)
ABC expressed opposition to the amendment and regret that most Senators were unaware of the provision before the final vote on the health care package.
Health Care Debate Far From Over (Dec. 23, 2009)
Senate expected to pass bill on Thursday, but House is unlikely to accept the Senate version.
Major Victory for ABC in New Hampshire (Dec. 9, 2009)
Chalk one up for the good guys in ABC’s fight against government-mandated project labor agreements (PLAs).Labor Secretary Pushes Union Agenda (Dec. 9, 2009)
90 rules and regulations are being proposed next year that will give more power to unions.
ABC Attacks Senate Health Care Bill (Nov. 25, 2009)
ABC fights to protect your wallet; says NO to tax increases and government mandates; cofounds the “Start Over Coalition.”
BWC Decision Negatively Impacts Group Rating Participants (Nov. 11, 2009)
In a blow to contractors who are group rated, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation drops maximum discount from 77 percent to 51 percent.
ABC Defeats Government-Mandated PLA (Nov. 11, 2009)
Bid protest forces DOL to cancel unlawful mandate.
Health Care Debate Moves to Senate (Nov. 11, 2009)
By a vote of 220-215, the U. S. House approves Pelosi Health Care Bill.
Election News (Nov. 11, 2009)
School board results disappointing; New Jersey and Virginia Republican victories encouraging; Dayton incumbent mayor ousted.
Obama Administration Eases Union Reporting Requirements (Oct. 29, 2009)
DOL rescinds labor union reporting requirement rule.
Do Project Labor Agreements Impact Minority-Owned Businesses? (Oct. 7, 2009)
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) elicits the answer in Congressional hearing.
Obama Wants PLAs to be Law of the Land Do Project Labor Agreements Impact Minority-Owned Businesses? (Oct. 7, 2009)
Are you ready to go union? If not, federal work may be unattainable. Union payback picks up speed.
ABC Calls President Obama’s Health Care Reform Is a “Step in the Wrong Direction” (Sept. 16, 2009)
ABC pushes for free market solutions that include choice and competition.
WSJ: Judge Rejects Bid to Delay E-Verify Mandate (Sept. 16, 2009)
ABC had petitioned court to delay implementation of E-Verify rule pending the lost appeal.
Comments Still Being Accepted on Obama’s PLA Executive Order (Sept. 16, 2009)
You have until midnight on September 23, 2009 to submit comments on the proposed rule implementing President Obama’s pro-project labor agreement Executive Order 13502.
Government Takeover Continues with Obama Nominees and Appointees (Sept. 2, 2009)
Threats to merit shop constractors escalate as a result of union-leaning nominees and appointees.
Ohio Senate Republicans Haul in $1.8 Million (August 5, 2009)
Senate Democrats only manage $230,000.
Ohio House Republicans Raise More Than $1 Million (August 5, 2009)
Republicans smash record for minority party - Democrats raise $2.24 million - How will this affect the next election's outcome?
WSJ Says Union Pensions In The Red (August 5, 2009)
Unions are counting on project labor agreements to come the rescue.
Obama Sinking in the Polls (July 15, 2009)
Both statewide and nationwide voter approval is waning.
Budget Deal Reached - Slot Machines Coming to Ohio (July 15, 2009)
Gov. Ted Strickland and legislative leaders have reached agreement on a two-year budget, breaking an impasse that threatened to shut down state government.
Members Hit Capitol Hill on ABC Issues (July 1, 2009)
ABC Members meet with our legislators to continue to promote merit shop values.
Budget Bill Language Eliminates Reverse Auctions on Construction Projects (06/03/2009)
ABC saw the negative side of this practice a long time ago.
Obama Tries to Stop Union Disclosure (05/20/2009)
An excerpt from a Wall Street Journal article, written by Elaine Chao, that decries "No more sunshine on how worker dues are spent."
The Green Research Council Releases the First Green Guide to the 2009 Stimulus Bill (05/06/2009)
Find out more about the Green Stimulus Guide, a complete "how to" manual for finding energy efficiency and green building stimulus opportunities.