Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio Valley (OVABC)
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Issues And Endorsements

The Associated Builders and Contractors are THE VOICE OF CONSTRUCTION.  We advocate exclusively for free and open construction markets where companies win work based on the MERIT of their experience and capabilities, not due simply to labor affiliation.  ABC is not anti-union; rather we are pro-choice.  Owners should be free to choose and hire whichever company offers the best value.  Every project which uses public tax dollars should maximize competitive bidding rather than reducing it on based solely upon labor affiliation.

Did you know that over 86% of the construction industry is Merit Shop?  As of 2017, less than 14% of all construction is performed by union contractors.

Ohio Valley ABC endorses candidates who support free enterprise in the construction industry.  Prior to each election, we will publish our list of endorsements here.  Our most important issues currently are:
  • Project Labor Agreements
  • Davis Bacon
  • Prevailing Wage Reform
  • Labor Employment


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