Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Posted In: 2015MCLS, Merit Minute
A leadership self-development plan is essential for all leaders to continue to grow professionally and make advancements in their careers. Leadership development...
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Popular Tags: michigan construction leadership summit, leadership
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Posted In: Merit Minute, Politics & Policy
Originally published in Crain's Business Detroit, March 15, 2015.
Editor: Thank you for tackling the important issue of prevailing-wage repeal in your March 9 column ("Prevailing-wage battle could hurt jobs initiatives").
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
Posted In: Merit Minute, Politics & Policy
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a joint resolution March 19 to block the NLRB's ambush election rule which will take a big step toward protecting both the due process rights of employers and the privacy rights of employees.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Posted In: Construction Industry, Merit Minute
Congratulations to two Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) students who received awards at the ABC National Craft Competition that took place March 3-6 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Popular Tags: mark koch, joseph zazo, G.E. Insulation Co., Trahan Electrical, Three Rivers Corporation, Justin Behmlander, Adam Emery, national craft championships, skilled trades
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Posted In: Legal & Regulatory, Merit Minute
ABC's Regulatory Alert provides an overview of federally mandated rules, regulations and enforcement actions from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies. This alert offers summaries of current issues, as well as links to more detailed information and guidance. If you have any questions, [email protected]
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Posted In: Construction Jobs, Merit Minute
Ramping up your projects in this warm weather? New resumes on the Michigan Construction Job Center...
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Posted In: Construction Industry, Member Services, Merit Minute
ABC Western Michigan member James Cripps, president of Cripps Fontaine Excavating Inc. of Kalamazoo, has been appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the State Construction Code Commission.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Posted In: Merit Minute, MIOSHA
Wondering how you can partner with MIOSHA as part of your pledge to safety in 2015? MIOSHA offers several cooperative programs through which businesses, labor groups, and other organizations can work cooperatively with the agency to help prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Consider entering in one of the following cooperative programs to become a leader in occupational safety and health!
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Posted In: Legal & Regulatory, Merit Minute
The Michigan Treasury has made resources available for businesses using the Michigan Treasury Online (MTO). Their new support site, Michigan Treasury Online Business Services, offers a variety of resources and tools to assist taxpayers with their filing needs, including:
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Popular Tags: michigan, taxes, sales use withholding, taxpayers
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Posted In: Legal & Regulatory, Merit Minute, Politics & Policy
The National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) final ambush election rule, effective April 14, 2015, drastically shortens the timetable for union representation elections and undermines employer free speech and due process rights.
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Popular Tags: ambush rule, nlrb
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