MEMBER BENEFITS 

Marketing/Business Development

 

    Legislative/Political Access

    • Professional lobbyists on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill
    • Representation on government boards and commissions, including State Apprenticeship Council
    • Active political organization with local and national Political Action Committees
    • Labor/Legal Assistance
    • ABC Labor Counsel available exclusively to members
    • ABC General Counsel available exclusively to members
    • Free consultation with ABC Labor Counsel for each labor incident
    • Comprehensive " Know Your Legal Rights and Obligations" Manual
    • Dual Gate Signs available
    • Labor Relations Jobsite Handbook

    Workforce Development, Standards and Compliance

    • Registered Apprenticeship Assistance
    • Prevailing Wage Assistance
    • Regulatory/Licensure Compliance Assistance
    • Diversity Programs and Assistance
    • Workforce Development Consultations
    • On-staff expert, John Rich, former MA Apprentice Training Director

    Education Opportunities

    • The Gould Construction Institute (GCI), the training affiliate of ABC is fully licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education
    • GCI Training Programs and Seminars:        
        • Trade Specific Classes both classroom and correspondence
        • Career Development, including an Introduction to Construction Management in Partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology, Crew Leader and Plan Reading
        • License Preparation for LEED AP Certification, all Hoisting Licenses and Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s Exam
        • Safety Programs dealing with all areas of construction site safety, for example OSHA 10, CPR, Arc Flash, New Excavation Regulations and many more.
        • GCI can arrange custom training programs at your facility or at locations throughout Massachusetts

     

    Insurance Programs


          Safety

          • Safety Partnership with Applegate Associates professional safety consultants
          • OSHA Alliance: Provides ABC members with information, guidance and access to training resources that help members protect employees' health and safety
          • OSHA 10 Hour Programs & assistance with OSHA compliance
          • Safety Awards Program (STEP)

          Public Relations


          Business/Social

           

            For more information, contact ABC Vice President/Director of Membership Jim Abbott or call 781-273-0123 or (413)-733-0123


              Sponsors
              Quirk Chevrolet

              Quirk Chevrolet

              NES Rentals

              NES Rentals

              Exxon/Mobil

              Exxon/Mobil

              ABC Merit Choice

              ABC Merit Choice

              Enterprise Fleet Management

              Enterprise Fleet Management


              Verizon Wireless

              Verizon Wireless

              Clay Chevrolet

              Clay Chevrolet

              Stratografix

              Stratografix