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Politics & Policy
US House Introduces Resolution Opposing DOL’s New Davis-Bacon Rule
ABC Slams OSHA’s Worker Walkaround Rule for Failing to Promote Workplace Health and Safety
State Off-Year Elections Deliver Losses To GOP Heading Into 2024
Safety
Utilize Software To Achieve Your Safety Goals
OSHA Extends Comment Period on OSHA Walkaround Proposed Rule to Nov. 13
ABC Expresses Serious Concerns to Congress About OSHA Worker Walkaround Rule
Events/Products/Programs
Nearly 350 ABC Leaders Gather in Washington for Annual Legislative Conference
ABC Members Rank Among ENR’s Top 400 Contractors
Trades Day: Industry Outreach Opportunity With Meaning
State/Local News
Ed Capodanno Honored by Delaware State Legislature
Election Update: ABC Staff and Members Elected in 2022
California Targets Workplace Cannabis Testing
Awards
ABC Congratulates 30 Members Awarded DOL’s 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion
ABC Honors 3 New Applicants With the AQC Credential in October
Graham Roofing Earns the AQC Credential in September
Legislation
ABC-Supported Legislation To Overturn the Northern Long-Eared Bat’s Endangered Species Listing Heads to President Biden’s Desk
ABC Advocates for Solutions to Workforce Shortage at U.S. House Committee Roundtable
Smucker Introduces the ABC-Supported Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Regulations
NLRB Extends Effective Date of the Joint Employer Final Rule to Feb. 26, 2024
DOL’s Unlawful Proposed Overtime Rule Will Disrupt Construction Workers’ Workplace Flexibility
ABC’s November Regulatory Roundup—Learn About the Latest Developments Affecting the Construction Industry
Workforce Development
Register Now for ABC’s Construction Inclusion Week Webinar Series
DOL High Road Workforce Development Program Map Snubs Nonunion Programs
LISTEN: How to Design an Effective Technology Adoption Strategy
Ever wonder what impact you could have on decisions made on Capitol Hill? During ABC’s 2015 Legislative Week June 22-26, in Washington, D.C., you have the opportunity to show the country’s decision-makers how certain legislative activity is affecting the construction industry and your business. During the event, ABC members from across the country will be meeting with members of Congress June 25-26, to discuss topics pertaining to the construction industry. In order to promote the Merit Shop and legislation needed to help your business, join our free webinar “ABC’s of Lobbying,” June 16, to review the basic steps you need to know in order to effectively lobby your representatives. In addition to your congressional visits, you’ll be able to take part in the following events during Legislative Week: Free Enterprise Alliance Reception Hear from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) as she discusses her thoughts on today's political environment as it relates to ABC, the construction industry and the merit shop on Tuesday, June 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. (Separately ticketed event) Young Professional Happy Hour Young Professionals looking to learn more about how to interact with their congressmen and to meet other young leaders in the construction industry can attend the Young Professional Happy Hour & Lobbying 101 session on Wednesday, June 24 from 4-6 p.m. Legislative Breakfast Hear from dynamic speakers knowledgeable about issues important to ABC members during a breakfast presentation on Thursday, June 25 from 8-10 a.m. ABC Rooftop Reception Join ABC members in town for Legislative Week for a reception on the rooftop at ABC National’s office overlooking the Capitol on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. The registration rates increase after Friday, May 29 and hotel rooms are quickly selling out. Be sure to register and book your rooms this week so you don’t miss out. For an overall agenda and more information on registration, visit legcon.abc.org.