By: DAVID G. GREINEDER, IOM, ABC PA DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS First, thank you for your membership with ABC. I understand there are challenges facing every member and realize advocacy may be the farthest thing from your minds. Please know that while our tactics have changed, ABC PA remains at …
ABC PA and 20 Construction, Consulting and Design Industries Join Forces in Request to Recognize Residential and Commercial Construction as a Life Sustaining Business
ABC PA joined forces with 20 construction, consulting, and design industries to ask the Governor to recognize residential and commercial construction as a life sustaining business. See the joint statement below: March 25, 2020 RE: Joint request to recognize residential and commercial construction as a life sustaining business Governor Tom …
Coronavirus Resources for Employers – A Legislative Update
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, Director of Government Affairs The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted businesses around the world. In response, the U.S. Congress and Trump Administration are working on a series of legislative “packages” to assist the healthcare industry, individuals, and businesses. The first bill to reach the President’s …
Spring is in the Air
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, Director of Government Affairs Believe it or not, we are heading into the “spring session” of 2020. On March 16, the Legislature returns from a month-long break that allowed the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to hold public hearings on the Governor’s proposed budget. In …
ABC PA Advocacy in Action
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, Director of Government Affairs As a follow-up to last month’s article (“A New Year of Opportunities”), ABC PA is hard at work advancing our issues at the Capitol Building and planning key events to connect you with decision-makers. Last month, leadership of all five chapters …
The Best is Yet to Come
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone, Director of Government Affairs ABC PA’s mission is to be a unified voice that preserves, protects, and defends the ideals of free enterprise and the merit shop philosophy. Last week, the leadership team that makes up ABC Pennsylvania (ABC PA) held a legislative …
A New Year of Opportunities
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone Director of Government Affairs ‘Tis the year for resolutions. As a planner, I am in the process of organizing activities and alliances for the New Year, and it is a year full of opportunities. We are well-positioned to negotiate legislation that will end …
The More the Merrier
By: Austin Cawley, ABC Keystone, Government Affairs Coordinator Harrisburg, PA—ABC PA members from across the Commonwealth gathered in the Capitol Building to participate in a hearing on apprenticeship. To the astonishment of many, the hearing room was packed with ABC PA members and our friends with the Independent Electrical Contractors …
ABC PA Slated to Appear at Public Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Apprenticeship Law
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone Director of Government Affairs On December 17, in Harrisburg, the House Labor & Industry Committee will hold a public hearing on the state’s outdated and discriminatory apprenticeship law. We are encouraged and applaud committee Chairman Jim Cox (R-Berks) for calling this hearing and …
Giving Thanks for Dedicated ABC PA Advocates
By: Austin Cawley, Government Affairs Coordinator Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and football. It is also a time to give thanks for the blessings we received throughout the year – and ABC PA has a lot to be thankful for, not the least of which is engaged and …