"The Voice of Commercial Construction"
ABC was founded on the principle of Merit Shop and free markets, making ABC the largest free market advocacy organization in the country. No construction association in Florida surpasses ABC in size, influence or services provided it's members. From safety training, apprenticeship, management education, government affairs, political participation to business development, ABC is where the winners meet.
"The untold story of the merit shop crusade against compulsory trade unionism." --- by Samuel Cook
If you want to know the history of ABC this is the book to own. Mandatory reading for many law programs as well, this book outlines ABC's historic invovlement in the rise of the "merit shop" and the evolution of the Association which has paved the way for competition in the construction industry.
$29 - proceeds benefit the "Trimmer Education Foundation".
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how they affect you
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Florida Senate's "Florida Apprenticeship Day" Resolution
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Automated Contractor E-Mail Notification System
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