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Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 853-2545
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ABC Launches Prevailing Wage Website
Lansing, MI - Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan (ABC) launched a new website designed to provide the public with facts concerning the wasteful spending and regulatory burden created by Michigan's Prevailing Wage Act. The site, www.PrevailingWageTruth.com, offers the latest news coverage, background information and case studies on prevailing wage.
"Launching an informational website is an important step that ABC is taking in our statewide advocacy effort to repeal the often-misunderstood Michigan Prevailing Wage Act," stated Chris Fisher, president of ABC. "It is important that the citizens and lawmakers have the facts and understand the costly effects, lack of fiscal accountability and the heavy regulatory burden that prevailing wage has had on taxpayer funded construction."
The website also encourages grassroots advocacy and features an online petition providing citizens an opportunity to contact their lawmakers to urge repeal of prevailing wage. As part of the launch of www.PrevailingWageTruth.com, ABC members from around the state met with state lawmakers during their annual Legislative Day in Lansing.
"Prevailing Wage is an antiquated idea whose time has ended," added Fisher. "Prevailing Wage is a job killer that wastes tax dollars, hurts schools and unnecessarily increases the cost of public construction in Michigan."
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Speak Out Against Special Interest Handouts, Sign the Petition to Repeal Prevailing Wage
Speak out against special interest handouts and wasteful spending by adding your name to the list of Michigan citizens that support the repeal of Michigan Prevailing Wage Law.
The so-called "prevailing wage" mandate kills jobs, hurts schools and wastes taxpayer dollars. Join us in calling on all Michigan lawmakers to end the prevailing wage madness!
Click here to sign the petition today!
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Representative Mike Shirkey Named 2013 Legislator of the Year
Representative Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) was named 2013 Legislator of the Year for the House of Representatives at the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan State Legislative Day on April 24, 2013.
"I take the ABC recognition very seriously. This association of small, mid, and large businesses represent the very best of what Michigan stands for. Labor freedom, for all workers, is key in unlocking all the natural and developed assets Michigan enjoys," stated Rep. Mike Shirkey. "It was a high honor and privilege to be able to play a small role in enhancing Michigan's competitiveness and an equal honor and privilege to be acknowledged by ABC."
Shirkey was recognized for his tireless efforts and dedication as lead sponsor of legislation that made Michigan the 24th Right to Work state. During his time in the legislature, Shirkey has proven to be an advocate of ABC and a true believer in the free enterprise system.
"As the leading freedom to work advocate in the House of Representatives, Mike Shirkey did more than many will ever realize on behalf of labor freedom in Michigan," commended Chris Fisher, president of ABC. "ABC members and all citizens of Michigan benefit from his tireless work on behalf of freedom and economic growth." |
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is a statewide trade association, working in partnership with three local chapters, dedicated to providing Michigan with high-quality, affordable, safe and on-time construction. ABC of Michigan is an equal opportunity organization that opposes all discrimination in the construction industry including discrimination based on union affiliation. A leading construction industry voice with state government, ABC provides many member services including legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, member benefits, legal updates, business development and educational opportunities. |
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