Several members of ABC-Alabama’s board of directors and legislative committee flew recently to Washington, D.C., to visit with the state’s senators and representatives regarding construction industry issues of concern. The group met with congressmen Robert Aderholt, Bobby Bright, Parker Griffith, Spencer Bachus, Jo Bonner, Mike Rogers and Artur Davis, as well as Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions.
Issues discussed:
- Health Care Reform
- Increase Access to Capital
- Energy / Cap and Trade
- End Government-Mandated Project Labor Agreements (PLAS)
- Protect the Rights of Employees/Defeat EFCA
- Immigration Reform
- Transportation