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New York Open-shop Trade Groups Merge
New York Open-shop Trade Groups Merge The stateās largest non-union construction trade organization has expanded after absorbing another trade group. The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is merging with the New York Construction Alliance (NYCA), according to an ABC statement. NYCAās leadership will join the Empire State Chapterās Regional Leadership Committee…
Read MoreMajor Open Shop Construction Industry Merger in New York Stateļæ¼
Major Open Shop Construction Industry Merger in New York Stateļæ¼ Open shop industry will now speak with one voice: ABC absorbs NYCA Today, the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the New York Construction Alliance (NYCA) announced that the organizations have completed a major move that will resonate throughout New York…
Read MoreIMPORTANT: NYC DOB SAFETY SWEEP
From The New York City Department of BuildingsĀ Recently New York City has tragically lost two workers while another was injured. As a response to these incidents the Department will be proactively sweeping construction sites throughout the city to ensure the safety of the sites and the workers. As merit shop contractors, the safety of…
Read MoreMt. Kisco Should Reject Project Labor Agreement for Firehouse Project
The critical project for renovations and additions to the Green Street firehouse will provide hundreds of construction jobs to the region. Thatās the good news.
The bad news? The Mount Kisco Village Board is making this taxpayer-funded project significantly more expensive by mandating a Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
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.
Read MoreLong Island Business News: Court Puts Brakes On Oyster Bayās Apprenticeship Law
A federal court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Town of Oyster Bayās apprenticeship law, paving the way for non-union contractors to once again work on large construction projects in the town.
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