6 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Southeast Michigan’s emerging leaders visited Lansing to learn about defending the merit shop as part of their professional development program. ABC chapters across the state organized a joint Capitol visit this summer for leaders to gain a better understanding of political advocacy, which is the foundation of ABC. ABC of Michigan president Shane Hernandez led more than 50 leaders throughout the building, meeting with merit shop legislators and familiarizing everyone with the challenges for merit shop workers. “It’s important we expose you all, the upcoming leadership of these companies, to the issues ABC fights against to protect the jobs merit shops provide,” Hernandez said during the tour. “Some of the bills sitting on the House and Senate floor have the power to shut down companies. Between apprentice ratios, Project Labor Agreements and the threat of mass unionization in general, we have an uphill battle heading into the election this year.” For a lot of next generation leaders, politics isn’t something so easily followed. With a heated political climate constantly invading social media, family reunions, etc. many under 30 choose to disengage, but do so at a cost. ABC Young Professionals Visit Legislators at Michigan’s Capitol EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Young Leaders across Michigan in the rotunda of Michigan’s State Capitol. Greg Devroy, Josh Miller, Steve Rau and Tanton Elliot work together during leadership training.
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