BAC FAMILY MEMBERS AWARDED 2023 UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIPS

Two students from BAC families were among the 205 students selected to receive 2023 Union Plus scholarships. Over 6,000 students applied for the 2023 scholarships, which range from $500 to $4,000.

MARIANA AGUILERA LARA

Mariana Aguilera Lara is the daughter of BAC Local 1 PA/DE member Mariano Aguilera Bedolla. She is a secondary mathematics education major at West Chester University (WCU) in southeastern Pennsylvania and a first-generation college student. In college she is a WCU Academic Success Scholar and volunteers with All Cultures Together Overcome.

“For me this recognition holds many meanings. One of them being the illustration of all my hard work and accomplishments I have made throughout my educational career,” Mariana said. “It also demonstrates all the effort my parents have put in along the way to fully support my dreams.”

“The union means so much to my family and I,” she continued. “As a daughter of a union worker, I will forever be grateful for the job security it provides for my father. BAC has allowed him to create a brotherhood with his fellow Local 1 members, who all share their passion for bricklaying.”

MEGAN ANN LINDER

Megan Ann Linder is the daughter of BAC Local 1 MN/ND/SD member Rodney Linder. She is a biology major in the University of Minnesota (UMN) Morris pre-veterinary medicine program. She volunteers with Ruff Start Rescue.

“This recognition means a lot to me,” Megan said. “It shows that unions care about the future generation of students to create a better world of working adults. It also gives me a boost of confidence knowing I am capable of proving myself worthy of something great if I apply myself and put forth 100%.”

“The union gave my father a job he loves,” she continued. “We have been provided with fantastic benefits to help our family. Without the union, my family wouldn’t be where we are today. We are all successful, my thanks go my parents, and their thanks definitely go to the union.”