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Antiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers

By growthzone | October 31, 2018

Antiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers

Empire State Chapter Proudly Endorses Marc Molinaro for Governor

By growthzone | October 31, 2018

Empire State Chapter Proudly Endorses Marc Molinaro for Governor

Empire State Chapter Endorses Keith Wofford for Attorney General

By growthzone | October 29, 2018

The Empire Chapter announces its endorsement of Keith Wofford for Attorney General

We Can’t Fix NYCHA With Union Workers Alone

By growthzone | October 25, 2018

To fix our public housing crisis, we need a remedy, not another financial injury.

The Empire Chapter releases its second round of 2018 candidate endorsements

By growthzone | October 25, 2018

The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, representing more than 425 merit shop contractors across New York State, through its Political Action Committee announced its second round of 2018 candidate endorsements.

The Empire Chapter Releases First Round of Legislative Endorsements

By growthzone | October 17, 2018

The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors announced its initial slate of bipartisan 2018 legislative endorsements.

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) and New York Construction Alliance (NYCA) Announce Partnership to Unify and Strengthen the Merit and Open Shop Voice of New York City

By growthzone | October 16, 2018

The new partnership will consolidate the open shop community into a more cohesive, organized and influential voice while expanding safety and craft training opportunities for workers.

NY POST: Labor war with Hudson Yards developer could be a good thing

By growthzone | September 16, 2018

The Building and Construction Trades Council is stepping up its war against the developer at Hudson Yards, Related Cos. ā€” and the shakeout could spell good news for New Yorkers.

Take Closer Look at Labor Agreements

By growthzone | September 4, 2018

Since taking office, Cuomo’s taken aggressive steps to appease his union donors by using project labor agreements to award contracts. Such agreements are pre-hire ones with labor organizations requiring that the workforce come from the local hiring hall. Using project labor agreements virtually eliminates competition for the unions, ensuring their contractors win the work.

AUDIO: The Capitol Pressroom Talks With Brian Sampson

By growthzone | June 19, 2018

A bill that would require prevailing wage on private projects receiving public funds has raised the ire of a number of organizations. Brian Sampson, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter, weighed in on the bill.

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