Protecting Fair and Open Competition, and Free Enterprise in Construction
Political representation at local, state and national levels. Government Affairs directors meet with lawmakers to discuss merit shop issues, and help candidates who are in alignment with ABC's merit shop philosophy be elected in city, county, state and federal races. Staff, full-time lobbyists and members who sit on the Legislative Committee review legislative issues, laws and regulations - with emphasis on new bills being introduced. Funds committed to support legislators, precedent-setting legislations and legal cases. Contact Bill Baber, Director of Government Affairs for details.
Training Your Employees to Work Better for You
State-registered and college-accredited apprentice and advanced craft training programs are offered in a state-of-the-art training academy. Students divide their time between classroom and hands-on lab settings. Apprenticeship/Training programs are offered in Electrical, Sheet Metal, Plumbing, Pipefitting and Electronic Systems Technician, as well as HVAC Service Tech programs.
$$$ Joining ABC saves you valuable money by giving you the opportunity to pay apprentices a percentage of the journeyman wage so that they can get on-the-job-training.
You get a lower payroll cost, reduced TAXES, and other rates and fees at a lower rate. $$$
Some of the classes offered include Prevailing Wage Law, Claims and Change Orders, Foreman/Supervisor Training, Construction Law, The Bullet-Proof Manager, Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace, COSS 40-hour Construction Safety Management, Union Avoidance, and the list goes on! See the ABC Training Calendar for current class offerings.
Health and Welfare
Providing Health Care and Savings for Companies
Competitive health insurance programs, qualified pension programs and bonafide prevailing wage products all aimed at providing quality benefits for your employees while producing savings while utilizing your fringe dollars.
Safety Programs
Proactive and progressive safety education helps our members reduce construction-related accidents and comply with industry regulations. The Safety Training and Evaluation Program (STEP) is also a key part of ABC's Safety Program.
Legal Assistance
Protecting the Rights of Merit Shop Contractors
Chapter attorney and local legal counsel resources. Legal workshops focused on construction, union avoidance and labor-law issues. Construction Legal Rights Foundation funds precedent-setting cases.
Contact ABC SD President Scott Crosby for details.
Business Development and Marketing
Networking with Industry Professionals
Committees and Trade Councils provide opportunities to help govern the association's activities. Regular membership events including golf tournaments, mixers, apprenticeship graduation, membership meetings, recognition and award programs, leadership / legislative / educational conferences, regional and national conventions, political fundraisers, and more! All events allow for opportunities to promote your company to key industry executives and business owners.
Tools to Keep You Informed
Listings are available in the state directory, the ABC National Website, our Chapter Website; Construction Executive magazine, ABC Newsline and the chapter's monthly electronic newsletter. ABC National also maintains a Contractor Referral Service and a catalog of resources and services.
Showcase Member Activities
Taking Pride In The Work Of Its Members
ABC recognizes member accomplishments each year through Excellence in Construction, STEP, Accredited Quality Contractor and other recognition and awards programs.
Contact us at the San Diego Chapter for further details on how ABC San Diego can work for you!
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