GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 
ABC is an active advocate of free enterprise, smaller more efficient government and a level playing field at all levels of government. ABC of Western Washington has three lobbyists dealing with state issues in Olympia and a coordinator in the Bellevue office. ABC is represented on the state's Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee. In addition, ABC is represented on the Executive Committee of the Washington Construction Industry Council, the coalition that coordinates lobbying on construction issues statewide.


ABC is interested in many of the issues that affect construction and small business in general, such as workers comp and safety, unemployment insurance, tax reform and contracting out. However, ABC takes the lead on issues that impact having open markets and level playing fields for all contractors such as apprenticeship reform, prevailing wage reform and project labor agreements.


 Upcoming GLA Events


    

Event Sponsor:

 

ABC's Day at the Races: PAC Fundraiser 
Presented by Synergy Construction, Inc.

Friday, May 14, 2010
5:00 - 8:30 pm 
Emerald Downs, Auburn, WA 

Cost: $150 ; or $500 for four registrations
(personal or corporate funds accepted) 


Join ABC members and staff for this exciting event to raise funds for ABC's Political Action Committee! All attendees will be treated admission to the Triple Crown suite, valet parking, drink tickets, dinner, programs, a presentation from an expert handicapper, countless networking opportunities and more!

To 
register or sponsor this event, please contact Amy Gegoux at 800.640.7789.


To view photos of ABC's PAC Fundraiser: Texas Hold 'em, click here
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 ABC's 2010 Legislative Tracking List


For an updated bill tracking list for ABC priority legislation for the 2010 session, click here.



EFCA: Card Check


For more information on the proposed "Employee Free Choice Act" and the attempt to eliminate secret ballot union elections, click here.


Get the Truth!


Priority Issues in 111th Congress

  • Davis-Bacon Act / Prevailing Wage

  • Immigration

  • Project Labor Agreements

  • Right to Secret Ballot Elections

  • Salting Abuse

  • Three Percent Tax Withholding

  • Washington State Legislature
    Voting Record

    See how your legislators voted on ABC-priority issues in 2008 (.pdf)




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    Sponsors
    Employer Resources Northwest

    Employer Resources Northwest

    Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLC

    Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLC

    The Blue Book of Building & Construction

    The Blue Book of Building & Construction

    CHG Building Systems, Inc.

    CHG Building Systems, Inc.

    Enterprise Fleet Management

    Enterprise Fleet Management


    High Country Contractors

    High Country Contractors

    United Systems Mechanical, LLC

    United Systems Mechanical, LLC

    HUB International NW, LLC

    HUB International NW, LLC

    McGraw Hill Construction Publications

    McGraw Hill Construction Publications