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News from Governor Cuomo’s 6-7-21 Press Conference
On Monday, June 7th Governor Cuomo held a press conference where he announced the following major changes to NYS COVID-19 policy: Effective today, NYS schools will no longer be mandated to require that students wear masks outdoors. The individual decisions will be up to local school districts Governor Cuomo says NY will be lifting ALL…
Read More6/7/21 Federal Infrastructure Update
While no breakthrough seems imminent, infrastructure talks between President Biden and Senate Republicans continue as they try to reach an agreement on significant federal investment in the nation’s infrastructure. While Biden rejected Republicans’ proposal to add an additional $50 billion to their $928 billion counterproposal on infrastructure spending, according to a report last week from…
Read MoreABC’s Sizemore Appointed to Serve on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
From ABC National WASHINGTON, May 27—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor to serve as a representative for U.S. construction employers on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and…
Read MoreNonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 0.5% in April, Says ABC National
National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.5% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $786.2 billion for the month.
Read MoreNational Law Review: OSHA Revokes Guidance on Recordability of COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
On May 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revoked recent enforcement guidance issued to clarify the recordability of situations where employees suffered adverse side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination
Read MoreABC Empire State Chapter Signs onto Business Group Coalition Letter
The ABC Empire State Chapter joined over 20 other pro-business organizations to oppose S.2762/A.766 (SWEAT). Please, review the letter below:
Read MoreBuilding Trades Holds Rally to Support Wage Theft Bill
This week, the New York Building Trades gathered to rally for a Senator Jessica Ramos bill that will make significant changes to how wage theft is legislated in New York State. We support the pursuit and use of all legal remedies against any contractor that intentionally and willfully does not pay the appropriate wages and…
Read MoreNew York State Hero Act Overview
The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors monitors legislation and actively fights to stop bad legislation that will negatively impact our membership. The New York Hero Act was introduced during the first week of the 2021 legislative session and we immediately identified it as another costly and burdensome mandate on employers. Despite our…
Read MoreFederal Infrastructure Update
Recently, the top Republican negotiator in a potential infrastructure deal, U.S. Senator from West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito, signaled positive conversations with the administration on efforts to reach a bipartisan deal that would avoid a partisan, reconciliation package pushed through Congress by Democrats. In an interview, Sen. Capito said the next two weeks will be…
Read MoreNational Law Review: Employer Considerations in Light of Updated CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
National Law Review: Employer Considerations in Light of Updated CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Article By: Rebecca L. Baker Amy Karff Halevy Robert S. Nichols Bracewell LLP Bracewell Blog Friday, May 14, 2021 On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delivered welcome news for vaccinated individuals in the…
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