International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)
@bacweb.org
Since its founding in 1865, BAC has actively fought to improve our members’ quality of life – on and off the job – through access to fair wages, good benefits, safe working conditions, and solidarity among members.
Made in America, Loved by Us: aflcio.org/valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
#valentines #buyunion
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
#valentines #buyunion
February 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Made in America, Loved by Us: aflcio.org/valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
#valentines #buyunion
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
#valentines #buyunion
Training the best tile setters! Thank Noble Company for investing time and expertise in the next generation of craftworkers, and BAC Local 1 MN/ND/SD training center for sharing the photos!
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Training the best tile setters! Thank Noble Company for investing time and expertise in the next generation of craftworkers, and BAC Local 1 MN/ND/SD training center for sharing the photos!
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness
At just 20 years old, Morgan Lashua is already a 60–70% masonry apprentice and is building a strong career in the trades with BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI.
#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades
#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
At just 20 years old, Morgan Lashua is already a 60–70% masonry apprentice and is building a strong career in the trades with BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI.
#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades
#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades
Uplifting is what we do! Big thanks to the skilled craftworkers of ADC 1 of IL for kicking off wall panel installation last week at our new Elgin site.
#WorksiteWednesday #SkilledTrades #unionstrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#WorksiteWednesday #SkilledTrades #unionstrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
February 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Uplifting is what we do! Big thanks to the skilled craftworkers of ADC 1 of IL for kicking off wall panel installation last week at our new Elgin site.
#WorksiteWednesday #SkilledTrades #unionstrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#WorksiteWednesday #SkilledTrades #unionstrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
So proud of our skilled members! Thanks, Building Wisconsin and our #Wisconsin District Council, for sharing.
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
So proud of our skilled members! Thanks, Building Wisconsin and our #Wisconsin District Council, for sharing.
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
#SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BetterInAUnion #unionstrong
BAC annually awards three scholarships to students whose parents or step-parents are US BAC members. This year’s application deadline is April 9. Don’t miss it:
bacweb.org/bac-journal/...
#BetterInAUnion #Scholarships
bacweb.org/bac-journal/...
#BetterInAUnion #Scholarships
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
BAC annually awards three scholarships to students whose parents or step-parents are US BAC members. This year’s application deadline is April 9. Don’t miss it:
bacweb.org/bac-journal/...
#BetterInAUnion #Scholarships
bacweb.org/bac-journal/...
#BetterInAUnion #Scholarships
Staying at the forefront of training keeps our members ready to lead. A big shout out to our members of our ADC 1 of IL who just had a hands-on training session w/ advanced laser cleaning technology used on world-class #restoration projects!
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionStrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionStrong
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Staying at the forefront of training keeps our members ready to lead. A big shout out to our members of our ADC 1 of IL who just had a hands-on training session w/ advanced laser cleaning technology used on world-class #restoration projects!
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionStrong
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #UnionStrong
Make your Big Game party a win for workers! 🏈 From brews to snacks, make sure your celebration supports the labor movement. 🍻🥨
#BuyUnion #UnionMade #BigGame #Solidarity #SuperBowl #UnionStrong
#BuyUnion #UnionMade #BigGame #Solidarity #SuperBowl #UnionStrong
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Make your Big Game party a win for workers! 🏈 From brews to snacks, make sure your celebration supports the labor movement. 🍻🥨
#BuyUnion #UnionMade #BigGame #Solidarity #SuperBowl #UnionStrong
#BuyUnion #UnionMade #BigGame #Solidarity #SuperBowl #UnionStrong
Working in the cold weather? Check out our Cold Weather Safety resources at bacweb.org/safety
#1uSafety
#1uSafety
February 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Working in the cold weather? Check out our Cold Weather Safety resources at bacweb.org/safety
#1uSafety
#1uSafety
Our members of Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD - Mike Emans, Owen Shanahan, Russ Hodges, Greg Weaver, and Pat Steele - are working hard on the Baumann Ford car dealership in Oregon, Ohio!
#WorkSiteWednesday #SkilledTrades
#UnionStrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#WorkSiteWednesday #SkilledTrades
#UnionStrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Our members of Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD - Mike Emans, Owen Shanahan, Russ Hodges, Greg Weaver, and Pat Steele - are working hard on the Baumann Ford car dealership in Oregon, Ohio!
#WorkSiteWednesday #SkilledTrades
#UnionStrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#WorkSiteWednesday #SkilledTrades
#UnionStrong #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Boosting self-esteem allows you to maintain a sense of worth, even through life's greatest challenges. We invite you to put self-esteem on your radar this month! Learn more: bacbenefits.org/map/map-now
#selfesteem
#selfesteem
February 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Boosting self-esteem allows you to maintain a sense of worth, even through life's greatest challenges. We invite you to put self-esteem on your radar this month! Learn more: bacbenefits.org/map/map-now
#selfesteem
#selfesteem
Entering a male-dominated field, Megan Steeves has always been determined to prove her capabilities on every job site, while also showing younger girls that any dream is possible, regardless of what others may say. We wish you the best, Megan!
#TradesWomen #skilledtrades #BetterInAUnion
#TradesWomen #skilledtrades #BetterInAUnion
January 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Entering a male-dominated field, Megan Steeves has always been determined to prove her capabilities on every job site, while also showing younger girls that any dream is possible, regardless of what others may say. We wish you the best, Megan!
#TradesWomen #skilledtrades #BetterInAUnion
#TradesWomen #skilledtrades #BetterInAUnion
We need your input to help the American Ladder Institute to evaluate the effectiveness of ladder safety training. Please respond to their survey by 3/31 and your responses will be anonymous: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD7YTTN
#SafetyFirst #LadderSafety
#SafetyFirst #LadderSafety
January 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
We need your input to help the American Ladder Institute to evaluate the effectiveness of ladder safety training. Please respond to their survey by 3/31 and your responses will be anonymous: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD7YTTN
#SafetyFirst #LadderSafety
#SafetyFirst #LadderSafety
On this #WorksiteWednesday, we want to give a shoutout to our BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD Northeast Chapter member Tim James, employed by Miencorp Masonry, working at Kimberly Clark in Warren, #Ohio!
#skilledtrades #unionstrong
#skilledtrades #unionstrong
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
On this #WorksiteWednesday, we want to give a shoutout to our BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD Northeast Chapter member Tim James, employed by Miencorp Masonry, working at Kimberly Clark in Warren, #Ohio!
#skilledtrades #unionstrong
#skilledtrades #unionstrong
BAC Local 7 NY/NJ signatory contractor Andrew Baumgardner of Baumgardner Finishing Co. talks about the confidence the company has to bid and build major projects with high quality, safety and top efficiency.
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades
January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
BAC Local 7 NY/NJ signatory contractor Andrew Baumgardner of Baumgardner Finishing Co. talks about the confidence the company has to bid and build major projects with high quality, safety and top efficiency.
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades
#BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades
Don’t miss this great opportunity provided by International Masonry Institute to learn more about #masonry #rainscreen wall systems!
Register to attend: hubs.la/Q03_TLB90
#skilledtrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Register to attend: hubs.la/Q03_TLB90
#skilledtrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Don’t miss this great opportunity provided by International Masonry Institute to learn more about #masonry #rainscreen wall systems!
Register to attend: hubs.la/Q03_TLB90
#skilledtrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Register to attend: hubs.la/Q03_TLB90
#skilledtrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Updating #Telehandler certificates periodically helps our members maintain the highest levels of #safety on jobsites.
Thanks, BAC Local 1 #Saskatchewan and IMI Saskatchewan, for sharing the photos!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #skilledtrades #UnionStrong
Thanks, BAC Local 1 #Saskatchewan and IMI Saskatchewan, for sharing the photos!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #skilledtrades #UnionStrong
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Updating #Telehandler certificates periodically helps our members maintain the highest levels of #safety on jobsites.
Thanks, BAC Local 1 #Saskatchewan and IMI Saskatchewan, for sharing the photos!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #skilledtrades #UnionStrong
Thanks, BAC Local 1 #Saskatchewan and IMI Saskatchewan, for sharing the photos!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #skilledtrades #UnionStrong
Thank you, Rep Rylee Linting, for visiting our Local 2 #Michigan Training Center to learn more about our #apprenticeship program!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Rep Rylee Linting, for visiting our Local 2 #Michigan Training Center to learn more about our #apprenticeship program!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong
Please vote for the Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard built by our skilled craftworkers of Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI: www.architects.org/news/vote-20...
#UnionStrong
#UnionStrong
January 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Please vote for the Tozzer Anthropology Building at Harvard built by our skilled craftworkers of Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI: www.architects.org/news/vote-20...
#UnionStrong
#UnionStrong
Meet Nick Petito, a #refractory #bricklayer and 35-year member of BAC. “The work was hard, the days were long, but there was always satisfaction in knowing that what I built would last,” says brother Petito.
www.redwingshoes.com/.../wall-of....
#refractory #RefractoryBricks #skilledtrades
www.redwingshoes.com/.../wall-of....
#refractory #RefractoryBricks #skilledtrades
January 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Meet Nick Petito, a #refractory #bricklayer and 35-year member of BAC. “The work was hard, the days were long, but there was always satisfaction in knowing that what I built would last,” says brother Petito.
www.redwingshoes.com/.../wall-of....
#refractory #RefractoryBricks #skilledtrades
www.redwingshoes.com/.../wall-of....
#refractory #RefractoryBricks #skilledtrades
Apprentice Coordinator Tom Nolan shared how BAC Local 7 Tile, Marble & Terrazzo NY & NJ is creating life-changing career pathways for apprentices across three highly skilled crafts: shorturl.at/Z5O54
#skilledtrades #Apprenticeships #UnionStrong #Besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#skilledtrades #Apprenticeships #UnionStrong #Besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether
January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Apprentice Coordinator Tom Nolan shared how BAC Local 7 Tile, Marble & Terrazzo NY & NJ is creating life-changing career pathways for apprentices across three highly skilled crafts: shorturl.at/Z5O54
#skilledtrades #Apprenticeships #UnionStrong #Besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#skilledtrades #Apprenticeships #UnionStrong #Besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Happy #WorksiteWednesday! Today we’d like to give a big shoutout to @BAC Local 23 members Ryan McConnell and Khristian Adkins working at Glenville State University in Glenville, WV!
#UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Happy #WorksiteWednesday! Today we’d like to give a big shoutout to @BAC Local 23 members Ryan McConnell and Khristian Adkins working at Glenville State University in Glenville, WV!
#UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
#UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
Kudos to BAC Local 7 #Canada for showcasing #masonry & #tile to over 3000 students at the Level Up trades show! We want to thank our signatory contractors Urban Design & Ceramics for running the Tile section of our booth and Capital Tile & Flooring Ltd. for providing the tile!
#SkilledTrades
#SkilledTrades
January 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Kudos to BAC Local 7 #Canada for showcasing #masonry & #tile to over 3000 students at the Level Up trades show! We want to thank our signatory contractors Urban Design & Ceramics for running the Tile section of our booth and Capital Tile & Flooring Ltd. for providing the tile!
#SkilledTrades
#SkilledTrades
Join us on January 14 for a rally for the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), a bipartisan bill that would restore union protections for federal workers and force the Trump administration to honor collective bargaining agreements. Will you be there?
#PassPAWA #PAWAToThePeople
#PassPAWA #PAWAToThePeople
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Join us on January 14 for a rally for the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), a bipartisan bill that would restore union protections for federal workers and force the Trump administration to honor collective bargaining agreements. Will you be there?
#PassPAWA #PAWAToThePeople
#PassPAWA #PAWAToThePeople