ABC Backed Candidates Win Big in 2010
The election outcome was significant for ABC backed candidates who led the way in taking control of all three branches of state government, as well as winning big seats in the US Congress and state university boards of control.
For over a year ABCMI PAC has been meeting with candidates running for state office, including Governor-elect Rick Snyder. ABCMI PAC also sent out over 500 candidate questionnaires to candidates running for the state legislature and we have actively been working to bring about a political climate where we will be successful on behalf of all ABC members.
The hard work paid off for ABC and ABCMI PAC. In analyzing the results, ABCMI PAC donated over $90,000 to candidates, with 93 percent of all PAC dollars going to winning candidates! In addition to direct PAC donations, ABC of Michigan, ABC chapters and individual members further invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in voter education, direct candidate donations and other advocacy efforts around the state. ABC only backed principled candidates who will support and defend the Merit Shop Philosophy.
In communications with the winning candidates, ABC of Michigan is making it clear that our membership looks forward to working with them to build Michigan's economy by developing and maintaining the free enterprise system by supporting open competition, fighting anti-competitive union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) and prevailing wage, and enacting a fair business tax.
"With the elections now over, the real work begins," said ABC of Michigan president Chris Fisher. "The election outcomes do not signify an end of our efforts, but rather a beginning of what will be months of hard work and difficult decisions. For our part, ABC stands ready to fight for the change our industry requires. To be successful, however, it must be an 'all hands on deck' effort with ABC members from across the state being involved in enacting significant Merit Shop reforms" added Fisher.
we have powerful political voice! In Lansing ABC of Michigan lobbies for sound legislation to increase opportunities for our members in the areas of training, safety, business and labor practices on a local, state and national level. ABC also educates our members on the current political front and promotes the ever-strengthening grassroots activity of our members by providing tools to educate members and their employees. What goes on in the halls of the Legislature effects your bottom line and ABC is there fighting for you, your business and the Michigan construction industry.
Whether it is local, state or federal; we all are affected by legislation and government regulation. One of ABC's key benefits is to protect your right to operate in a Free Enterprise Economy. Your dues help to represent you at the federal, state and local levels by allowing us to hire professionals who represent the industry to our elected officials and protect your right to do business.
ABC is a volunteer organization and your political involvement is the key to the success of our efforts. Your help is essential in getting our messages to the various levels of government. Whether it is volunteering to meet with an elected official or contributing to the ABC Political Action Campaign your efforts and contributions allow ABC to help you stay in business and continue to be successful. The reality is – “Get into Politics or Get Out of Business”.
