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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)

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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.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 19h

Our training doors are always open to anyone who wants to learn about our trades!

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#bricklaying #skilledtrades #womenintrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether

Laying foundations: students explore masonry

On Wednesday, 24 students from Art Erbe's Construction Technology II and Construction Technology III classes enjoyed a fascinating, hands-on job shadow experience at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers ...

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 1d

If you’re shopping for candy to give out to all the frightening trick-or-treaters, make sure to use the exclusive list from @labor411.bsky.social to choose union-made!

#BuyUnion #Halloween2025 #1u

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 2d

Thank you, BAC ADC 1 of #IL, for visiting the jobsite of this renovation project being performed by proud members of BAC Local 2 #Michigan!

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness #WorksiteWednesday

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 3d

Philip Groark, retired #bricklayer and 40-year member of BAC Local 21 IL, has turned his creative passion from #bricklaying to #art. You can see more of his work at groarkart.com

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 4d

Thank you, Missouri Women in Trades and
BAC ADC of Eastern Missouri, for giving women the opportunity to learn about great careers in the building trades!

#bricklaying #skilledtrades #womenintrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #bacsisters

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 6d

A #restoration project beautifully done by our members of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD in Charleston, WV.

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 7d

The Saint Charles High School students stopped by our ADC 1 of IL’s training center and learned to lay block and cut tile. The doors of our training centers are always open to those who want to learn about the trades!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 8d

In case you missed the excitement of the 2025 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest, check out the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners across 8 crafts: shorturl.at/3ViS3

#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships #BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 9d

This #WorksiteWednesday, we want to give a shout out to our members of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD working on the Westfield Country Club project.

#SkilledTrades #unionproud #besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 11d

BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest breaks down career entry barriers for aspiring #masons: shorturl.at/vNKZi

#BestHandsIntheBusiness #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion #apprenticeships

Competition Breaks Down Career Entry Barriers for Aspiring Masons

More than 80 apprentices from across the U.S. and Canada squared off in the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest in Detroit.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 11d

A Gallup survey (shorturl.at/Yez0v) shows that most Americans lack “quality jobs.” Have you considered a trades job that provides quality training and a career path? Learn more about BAC and join us: bacweb.org/join-bac

Do you need a better job? Answer these five questions to find out.

Accounting for such metrics as schedule stability, advancement opportunities, and influence at work, few people have trades or careers that meet all their needs, a Gallup survey found.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 13d

BAC ADC 1 of IL is exhibiting at Chicago Build 2025! Stop by their booth to see how we are #BuildingTomorrowTogether!

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 14d

Happy 160th Birthday to BAC!

#BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 14d

October is #NationalDepressionAwarenessMonth, and the IUBAC Member Assistance Program is here to help.

You can take a depression screening and learn more by clicking here: bacbenefits.org/map/map-now

#DepressionAwareness

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 15d

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 1 out of 4 #construction workers suffer from some level of hearing loss. #ListenUp and learn how to prevent hearing loss: shorturl.at/Pywra

#1uSafety

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 17d

A great story of Brother Melvin Moore, who not only mastered the art of bricklaying, but also passed down his expertise to the younger generation: shorturl.at/hgsgK

#BetterInAUnion #BuildingTomorrowTogether

A Master Bricklayer Preserves His Craft

Melvin Moore, 75, teaches beginner "brickies" this age-old craft. His masonry work can be seen at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress and buildings at nearly all the major universities in Was...

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 26d

In case you missed our last day of the #BAC2025Convention:

bacweb.org/convention-d...

#BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 29d

Here are some of the highlights of the third day of our Convention: bacweb.org/convention-d...

#bac2025convention #BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 29d

Ullico is your partner. Ullico is your company. We are committed to working with BAC. - Brian Hale, CEO & President of Ullico

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #BAC2025Convention

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Oct 1

"This generation is the strongest pro-union generation. This is our chance to organize!" -
@sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
to the BAC delegates

Thank you, Senator Brown,
for joining us at #BAC2025Convention today! We're #BuildingTomorrowTogether!

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Oct 1

Here are some of the highlights of the second day of our Convention: bacweb.org/convention-d...

#BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Sep 30

Here are some of the highlights of the first day of our Convention:
bacweb.org/convention-d...

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #BAC2025Convention

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Sep 30

Congratulations to BAC President Tim Driscoll,
Secretary-Treasurer Jeremiah Sullivan, and Executive Vice President Keith Hocevar who were re-elected at the BAC 2025 Convention today!

#BuildingTomorrowTogether
#bac2025convention
#solidarity
#UnionStrong

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Sep 29

Collectively, we build and provide benefits and services that no individual craftworker or company can realize on their own. When we stand together, united in purpose, we are a force to be reckoned with! - BAC President Tim Driscoll

#BuildingTomorrowTogether
#BAC2025Convention
#UnionStrong

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Sep 29

Our Convention is about to kick off today! Here are some pre-convention highlights for you:
bacweb.org/convention-d...

#BuidlingTomorrowTogether #UnionProud