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ABC of Michigan Statement on the Board of Canvassers Approval-to-Form of Citizen-Initiated Legislation Language to Repeal Prevailing Wage

Thursday, May 18, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2017 CONTACT: Jeff Wiggins 517.853.2545 wiggins@abcmi.com LANSING, MI- Today, Mike Houseman, Chairman of the Associated...

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ABC of Michigan Praises House Passage of Skilled Trades Education Package

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Posted In: News Release

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2017 Contact: Jeff Wiggins 517.853.2545 LANSING, MI – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (A...

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MI Senate Makes Prevailing Wage Repeal First Introduced Legislation

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Posted In: News Release

For Immediate Release: January 18, 2017 Contact: Jeff Wiggins 517.853.2545 MICHIGAN SENATE MAKES PREVAILING WAGE REPEAL FIRST INTRODUCED LEG...

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ABC of Michigan Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Protect Right to Operate a Business, Exercise Free Speech

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Posted In: News Release

For Immediate Release: December 7, 2016 Contact: Jeff Wiggins 517.853.2545 ABC OF MICHIGAN APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT R...

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ABC of Michigan Congratulates Endorsed Candidates

Friday, November 11, 2016

Posted In: News Release

For Immediate Release: November 11, 2016 Contact: Jeff Wiggins 517.853.2545 ABC of Michigan Congratulates Endorsed Candidates, New House...

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ABC of Michigan Announces Jeff Wiggins as New State Director

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Posted In: News Release

Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) is pleased to announce Jeff Wiggins will be joining the association as its new State Director. ABC also announced that it will continue to work closely with Chris Fisher as he joins Midwest Strategy Group as Partner with the Lansing-based governmental affairs firm.

“Jeff Wiggins will be an incredible asset for the organization and will play a key role in managing and strategically growing the association,” said Board Chair Mike Houseman, North American President of Wolverine Building Group. “Under the leadership of Wiggins, this new arrangement will lead to new opportunities for ABC members and benefit the industry across Michigan.”

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ABC Announces Young Professional of the Year Finalists

Friday, October 23, 2015

Posted In: News Release

ABC Announces Young Professional of the Year Finalists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) continued its celebration of Careers in Construction Month today by announcing three finalists for its first Young Professional of the Year Award. Finalists were chosen based on their career achievement, leadership and vision for future industry enhancement from a field of more than 100 nominations representing 47 ABC chapters and more than 80 member companies.

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Senate passes HB 4052 - Preempting local prevailing wage and employment laws

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Posted In: News Release

Michigan took another step toward economic recovery and job creation today with the Senate’s passage of House Bill 4052 preempting local prevailing wage and employment laws.

“We appreciate the Legislature’s effort to end our current irregular patchwork of rules which is costing us jobs and economic development. The state, rather than 1,800 different political subdivisions, should have the ability to regulate wages and benefits.”

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Builders and contractors support prevailing wage repeal petition drive

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Posted In: News Release

A leading construction trade group is supporting an effort to gather petition signatures to repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage law, Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) announced today.

“We support this citizen effort to stop tax dollar waste and keep Michigan’s construction economy strong,” said Chris Fisher, president of ABC.

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Michigan sees nation’s best year-over-year improvement in construction employment

Monday, April 13, 2015

Posted In: News Release

Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s construction industry saw the largest year-over-year drop in unemployment of any state in the U.S. with a 5.7-point unemployment rate decrease, according to data for February released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

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Rock-Solid Leadership: A 5-Step Leadership Self-Development Plan

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...

Letter to the Editor: Prevailing Wage Kills Jobs

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").

Congress Passes Bill to Block NLRB's Ambush Election Rule

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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National Craft Champions From Greater Michigan

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.

2015 ABC Winter Regulatory Alert

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, emailregulatory@abc.org.

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New Resumes on Michigan Construction Job Center

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...

Cripps Appointed to Construction Code Commission

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.

How You Can Partner with MIOSHA

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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Sales Use Withholding Tax Update

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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Put a Stop to the NLRB's Ambush Election Rule

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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