Doug Schroeder (BAC Local 1) / Chris Schmidt (Alphabet Workers Union)

<p>Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 President and Secretary-Treasurer Doug Schroeder joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed pending legislation in Minnesota that would lower quality standards on construction, particularly in bricklaying, if passed. He also talked about the challenges of organizing in the So-Called “Right to Work” states of North and South Dakota, and how his Local managed to protect its pension during the 2008 economic downturn. </p> <p> </p> <p>Chris Schmidt, a Google Software Engineer and an Organizer with the Alphabet Workers Union, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the formation of the solidarity union to advocate for the rights of Google workers. </p>