Violence against non-union ABC member escalates.

WPAFB has millions of dollars in construction contracts being bid locally; but the work is regularly going to out of state contractors. ABC is fighting to keep the work local.

As we grow and expand, Ohio Valley ABC is working hard to find partnerships and design events that save you money. In August, we have a Koffee Talk from Duke Energy on energy alternatives and in September, our quarterly breakfast will teach you how to reduce risk, costs of bonding and insurance. Mark your calendars and then send a note to Welcome New ABC Members – TriCon Construction, Frey Electric, McAndrews Windows and Glass, Kist Electric, Habegger Corp, Building Management Partners, Volvo Rents and Buckeye Power Sales – all new to the ABC family.

OVCEF is now accepting enrollments for courses in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Masonry, Pipefitting, and Craft Laborer.

It is time to get out the word to vote YES ON ISSUE 2! As the recent events in Wisconsin have proven, we can win the fight to save SB5, giving our state a chance to compete and bring jobs back to Ohio.

Grab a bite to eat, meet the Safety Committee and get answers to your safety questions.

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your accomplishments.

Safety Day incorporates safety awards.

Beginning in September, Dayton area ABC apprentices and craft trainees will attend their classes at ISUS, inc. located at 140 North Keowee Street. Initially, classes will meet in existing facilities while the construction is underway on a new 30,000 square foot Construction Trades Training Center.

ABC and Mid-America OSHA Education Center are sponsoring their ninth annual safety conference on Thursday, January 19, 2011 at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hope Hotel.

Ohio Valley ABC members have been asking for a location where they can get materials and direct employees to learn more about the merit shop philosophy. That place is now available at www.freeenterprisealliance.org.

This app allows the user to automatically get or calculate the heat index for the user’s worksite.

Join us on September 16 for a one day course designed to help you track and record injuries and illnesses in compliance with the OSHA recordkeeping standard.

Sign up for these important OSHA & safety classes today offered at the Mid-America OSHA Education Center in Springboro, and the ABC Training Center in Cincinnati.