🚨MERIT MESSENGER: H-2B Program Amended to Protect Construction Industry

SPOTLIGHT

H-2B Non-Immigrant Program Language Amended

to Protect Construction Industry

Following efforts from ABC and members of the H2B Workforce Coalition, along with a letter earlier this week to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, amendments offered by Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) were approved to remove Sections 116, 117 and 118 from the bill. These would have greatly harmed small and seasonal businesses and their American workers, categorically restricting numerous industries from participating in the H-2B program, including construction.

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY

Webinar Recap: How to Comply With

the New York State Hero Act

The Empire State Chapter of ABC recently hosted an informational webinar to provide an overview of the New York State Hero Act and instruct members on how to comply with the new standards released by the New York State Department of Labor as a result of the Act.

If you missed our webinar, below are important links you need to understand what is now required of you as a result of the Hero Act.

We’ve made it easy for you, simply click the buttons below to access the information:

Webinar Recording

DOL Exposure Prevention Standard

Webinar Slides

Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan

If you have any questions, please call Tanner Schmidt or reach out to your Membership Representative.

Tanner Schmidt

Public Affairs

tschmidt@abcnys.org

Cell: (585) 730-1814

ABC Tells U.S. Senate: PRO Act is Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

ABC to Senate: The PRO Act Is a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

From: ABC National ABC to Senate: The PRO Act Is a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 8:50 AM WASHINGTON, July 22-Ahead of today's U.S.

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ABC Underscores Negative Impact of Government-Mandated PLAs in Treasury Rule Making

On July 15, ABC called for changes to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s interim final rule encouraging project labor agreements and other anti-competitive and costly labor policies on certain state and local projects funded by the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021.

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EDUCATION/WEBINARS

Mandatory NYS Sexual Harassment Training

Still in Effect for All Businesses

Please remember that all businesses are required to have employees participate in annual, New York State mandated sexual harassment training.

This applies to all businesses, including those in New York City.

For questions, contact Amy Platenik:

585-363-1657

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Wall Street Journal Bashes Biden Nomination

Says David Weil as Nominee for DOL Wage & House Division

is Proxy Vote for PRO Act

Opinion | Biden's PRO Enforcer

Some people fear the unknown. The Biden administration inspires alarm over the familiar. Consider the business community's welcome new focus on David Weil. Mr. Weil will receive a confirmation vote next week for his nomination to run the Wage and ...

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