Associated Builders and Contractors is the largest open shop construction trade association in the United States. The Southern California Chapter was founded on the belief of the free enterprise system and continues to support sound legislation in the areas of workers' compensation, safety and employment.
State Pushing Open Shop Contractors
to Employ Union Apprentices
New Public Works Regulation 230.1
Changes How You Must Request Apprentices
Effective July 01, 2009
Employment of Apprentices on PUBLIC WORKS...More Details
URGENT ALERT
Continuing Education for Certification Renewal
There is a lot of confusion about WHO can deliver the mandatory 32-hours of Continuing Education courses to Certified Electricians needing to renew their Certification. Make sure you are taking classes that the State of California will accept, per Regulation 290.1. This is serious. You can't afford to be wrong! Read on for complete alert information.
QUICK NOTES
Apprentices Available for New Programs
There are apprentices available in our 3 new programs, HVAC, Sheet Metal and Low Voltage. Stay in compliance and increase your bottom line using apprentices on your Public Works projects. Contact Sue Peterson for more information.
Sponsorships Available for 2009 Graduation Event
The Sixteenth Annual Graduation Ceremony is quickly approaching and will be our largest graduating class ever. This is your opportunity to celebrate with us by sponsoring this special occasion. Help us congratulate the graduating class of 2009! More info...
Take me out to the ballgame...ANGELS Tail-gate!
2 Games for the Price of 1.
What a deal! Join ABC So-Cal at Angel Stadium for fun, food, and friendship! HURRY, tickets are going fast!! Package includes tickets to the Angels vs. Yankees game on Saturday, July 11, which has a new start time of 1:10 PM as FOX has designated this game as their 'game of the week', and an all-you-can eat tail-gate before the game as well as tickets to the Angels vs. Rangers game on Wednesday, September 30. Contact Erika Torrez for more information or to register, or view the event flyer. Sponsorships are still available for this event, view details here.
ABC Webinar Series
In an effort to keep you and your key employees up-to-date on timely industry issues, Associated Builders and Contractors is pleased to kick off its 2009 Webinar Series! This is your opportunity to take advantage of easily accessible, low-cost online education programs. To register or for more information on upcoming Webinars, click here.
Save the Date for Upcoming Webinars!
July 15: Banking & Bonding
August 19: Leadership Development
September 16: Safety Essentials on the Jobsite
October 28: Labor Law Updates
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