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Empire State Chapter Endorses Keith Wofford for Attorney General
The Empire Chapter announces its endorsement of Keith Wofford for Attorney General
We Can’t Fix NYCHA With Union Workers Alone
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
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
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
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
The Building and Construction Trades Council is stepping up its war against the developer at Hudson Yards, Related Cos. — and the shakeout could spell good news for New Yorkers.
Take Closer Look at Labor Agreements
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
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.
New York Post: How Union Construction Privileges Bleed Taxpayers Dry
At a recent campaign rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo renewed his promise to New York City construction-union bosses and members, who just so happen to be among his biggest backers: “There will never be a state project that isn’t built with union labor” while he’s governor.
Syracuse: City’s Bid Requirements “Unrealistic,” Leave Syracuse Kids Behind (Your Letters)
Student-athletes at Fowler High School have spent nearly a decade without a home athletic field. This is largely due to excessive, unnecessary and frankly unfair regulation.