Obama Increases Minimum Salary Level for Overtime Pay

At the direction of President Obama, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule on June 30, that would change federal overtime exemptions for administrative, executive, professional, and computer professional employees-the so-called "white collar" worker classifications that have long been exempt from being paid time-and-one-half for working hours over 40 per week.  

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ABC Carolinas Awarded the "Joe M. Rogers Award" At 2015 National Legislative Conference

At the 2015 ABC National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, the Carolinas Chapter was awarded the "Joe M. Rogers Award", which is presented to those ABC chapters in each of ten divisions with the highest dollar amount above $50 per member company raised for ABC PAC and $100 per member company for the Free Enterprise Alliance.

This award was established in 2009 by the ABC PAC Board of Trustees and the Free Enterprise Alliance to honor the legacy of the late Joe M. Rodgers. During his time as an ABC member, Joe served as a founding member of ABC's Mid-Tennessee chapter as well as its president. In 1976, he was elected ABC National Chairman. Joe's continuous dedication to the principles of free enterprise and his accomplishments in leading the initiative that turned ABC into a major political force as well as coining the phrase "Get Into Politics, or Get Out of Business" earned him recognition in 2000 as an ABC Leader of the Century.

The Carolinas Chapter is proud to receive this award and thanks each of its members who have contributed to ABC PAC and the Free Enterprise Alliance this year.

 

ABC Carolinas is Now Offering Mobile Crane Operator Certification

ABC is pleased to offer NCCER Mobile Crane Operator
Certifications. NCCER certifications are equipment and
capacity specific; ANSI approved; and meet or exceed
current ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC operator certification requirements.
 

To become certified, experienced operators must pass a
written assessment and practical examination.

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New Discount Programs Launched for ABC Members and Employees

ABC launched two new discount programs July 1 that are available to both ABC members and their employees. The programs include discounts with AutoZone and a new portal, ABC Marketplace, which provides discounts on everyday purchases with more than 20,000 retailers.

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New Award Showcases the Future Leaders of the Construction Industry

ABC member companies are full of talented, innovative and hardworking employees-many of whom are still in the early stages of their careers. As the future generation of business leaders and executives, young professionals in the construction industry are very important to ABC and its members. That is why ABC wants to honor them and recognize the leading young professionals in the association with the new Young Professional of the Year Award.  

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