ABC Press Release
Builders: Katko’s Vote Aiding Labor Unions Reduces Workers’ Rights
The point here is this: The PRO Act is not for workers, as Congress claims, Katko made a bad vote, and our membership knows it. As they say, “the devil is in the details” and Congressman, it doesn’t seem like you looked through the fine print.
Read MorePPP Safe Harbor Date Extended to May 14th
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Read MoreStatement by Brian Sampson, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter Regarding Assemblyman Bronson’s New Prevailing Wage Bill (A.8418)
The new Bronson prevailing wage bill is another sad attempt by the people we elect to do nothing more than appease the unions at the expense of the taxpayers.
Read MoreEmpire Chapter President, Brian Sampson Discusses The Devastating Impact of The New Prevailing Wage Bill
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Read MoreWhat’s Pushing Prevailing Wage Into The ‘Big Ugly’
A lack of public hearings on the issue and the rush to get the bill passed by the end of session also means that final details of the bill will be determined behind closed doors, according to Brian Sampson, president of Empire Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors. “The potential impact of this bill, as drafted, could stop economic development in parts of this state for a long time,” he said. “Why aren’t we talking about this bill more openly, and having more discussions and dialogue about it, instead of wrapping it up with a pretty little bow in the ‘Big Ugly?’”
Read MoreAnother Voice: Benefits Add Hidden Costs to Prevailing Wage Projects
Let’s not be fooled. Proponents of the expansion of prevailing wage are already doing great damage to taxpayers. They shouldn’t be allowed to ruin what little positive job growth we now have in New York.
Read MoreFirst JCC Trades Training Class Graduates; Honored by Officials
The first class to complete the intensive 10-week, 40-hour construction training course offered by Jefferson Community College was celebrated at a recognition ceremony Friday at the Lewis County JCC Education Center.
Read MoreSafety Week Begins Today
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Read MoreNew York Ranks 47th for Construction Business Climate, According to ABC Scorecard
Construction contractors in New York continue to struggle to do business, according to 2018 state rankings released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard” reviews and ranks state-specific information significant to the success of the commercial and industrial construction industry.
Read MoreAntiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers
Antiquated Study Fails to Produce Actual Savings for Taxpayers
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