Merit in Motion

Merit in Motion
Podcast Description
Merit in Motion is the official podcast of ABC Southern California, where we explore the people, policies, and projects shaping the merit shop construction industry. Hosted by ABC SoCal President and CEO Mike Mitchell, each episode features timely conversations on workforce development, political advocacy, regulatory updates, and the real-world challenges and opportunities facing contractors today. Whether you're a contractor, policymaker, apprentice, or industry advocate, Merit in Motion keeps you informed, inspired, and connected to the movement for fair and open competition.
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The podcast delves into themes such as workforce development, political advocacy, and regulatory updates. For example, episodes cover topics like tariffs impacting the construction industry, legal challenges posed by Project Labor Agreements, and strategies for fair competition in merit shop contracting.

Merit in Motion is the official podcast of ABC Southern California, where we explore the people, policies, and projects shaping the merit shop construction industry. Hosted by ABC SoCal President and CEO Mike Mitchell, each episode features timely conversations on workforce development, political advocacy, regulatory updates, and the real-world challenges and opportunities facing contractors today. Whether you’re a contractor, policymaker, apprentice, or industry advocate, Merit in Motion keeps you informed, inspired, and connected to the movement for fair and open competition.
Join host Russell Johnson, Frank Boecker, and Mike Brown for a compelling debrief of ABC Southern California’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. From legislative meetings on the Fair and Open Competition Act to emotional visits at the Pentagon, this episode captures both the policy stakes and the human stories behind ABC’s fight for merit shop values.

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