Issue 1 - 2014 by International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

MEMBERS AT WORK

EN FRANÇAIS! pp. 3-9 et p. 24

BAC ISSUE 1 / 2014

Local 7 Canada Restores the West Block of Parliament

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APPRENTICES BAC APPRENTICES SHINE AT MCAA MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE

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Journal BAC

ISSUE 1 / 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

1 President’s Message/Mensaje Del Presidente 3 Members at Work 10 IMI 13 News In Brief 14 Apprentices 15 BAC Service 19 Safety 21 Retirees 22 International Funds 24 Canada 25 Local Compass

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28 In Memoriam

P R E S I D E N T ’S M E S S A G E J A M E S B O L A N D , P R E S I D E N T, I N T E R N AT I O N A L U N I O N O F B R I C K L AY E R S A N D A L L I E D C R A F T W O R K E R S

BAC in Motion

e must never take for granted the skills, experience and standards that enable us to earn a living and that are the basis of the fraternal bond that unites us as members of this great International Union. Nor should we underestimate the power of those bonds, made stronger by the many ways BAC members stay interconnected – on the job, at the Union hall, in the community – when we’re working with the tools and in retirement. The articles that follow bear this out. Members at Work (page 3) showcases Local 7 Canada bricklayers and stonemasons, who have been entrusted to restore one of Parliament’s most iconic structures. Examples of how Union and community service coalesce to benefit the greater good abound in Giving BACk (page 15). Local 3 NY retiree Joe McGovern (page 21) adds service to his country to his impressive portfolio, a connection shared by many BAC members. On page 14 we see the BAC apprentices from across the U.S. who most definitely “brought it” to a high profile national apprentice competition in January, a rewarding validation of the high standards and quality of this Union’s lifeblood, the BAC/IMI apprenticeship and training system. Speaking of apprentices, no matter what shape the economy is in, the very survival of our Union and all of our programs depend on a continuing supply of interested, motivated and well-trained craftworker replacements for our retiring members. In the coming months, an IU-led task force will take an in-depth look

at all aspects of our apprenticeship and training system, the first such examination in more than a decade. This is not to say we aren’t proud of our training accomplishments; we are. But in the face of continuing challenges in recruiting, training, retaining and deploying a skilled BAC workforce in today’s economy, this is an area that demands our ongoing focus. Not only that but the accessibility of online feedback and research available to building owners and users reinforces today’s reigning marketing or “branding” axiom that's as much in force in construction as it is, for example, in a clothing line namely, you can never coast on past performance. For us that means we have to be best hands in the business all of the time, not just most of the time. This requires securing the work, which is another reason why BAC and IMI are zealously working to usher in Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M). The endless variety of BAC-installed materials offers countless choices to owners and designers, sometimes too many. Among the many benefits of BIM-M is that it will give key decision makers the capacity to efficiently identify and integrate the masonry information they need into a design. And that’s just the beginning. Find out more about its direct advantages to contractors and members by reading “Building Jobs with BIM for Masonry” on page 10. Adapting to change and harnessing technology while cultivating the BAC bonds that are steeped in history and tradition allows us to keep connections strong while moving forward as a Union and as an industry.

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MENSA JE DEL PRESIDENTE

BAC vuelve a la acción

unca debemos dejar de valorar las habilidades, experiencia y estándares que nos permiten ganarnos la vida y que son la base de los lazos fraternales que nos unen como miembros de este gran sindicato internacional. Tampoco debemos subestimar el poder de estos lazos, que se han fortalecido gracias a las muchas formas en que los miembros de BAC permanecen interconectados – en el trabajo, en el salón del sindicato, en la comunidad – cuando trabajan con herramientas y después de jubilarse. Los siguientes artículos lo confirman. En Miembros en acción (página 3), se presentan albañiles y canteros del Local 7 de Canadá, a quienes se les ha encomendado la tarea de restaurar una de las estructuras más emblemáticas del Parlamento. En Retribución de BAC (página 15), abundan ejemplos de la forma en que se combinan los servicios del sindicato y de la comunidad para beneficiar a los mejores. Joe McGovern (página 21), jubilado del Local 7 de Nueva York, suma a su impresionante portafolio sus servicios para el país, una conexión que muchos miembros de BAC comparten. En la página 14, veremos aprendices de BAC de todo Estados Unidos que sin duda alguna en enero “trajeron” un certamen nacional de aprendices de alto perfil, una gratificante confirmación de los altos estándares y la calidad de la parte vital de este sindicato: el sistema de aprendizaje y formación de BAC/IMI. Con relación a los aprendices, la propia supervivencia de nuestro sindicato y de todos nuestros programas depende de un suministro continuo de artesanos interesados, motivados y capacitados que sustituyan a los miembros que se están jubilando, sin importar la condición de la economía. En los próximos meses, un grupo de trabajo liderado por el sindicato internacional considerará en detalle todos los aspectos de nuestro programa de aprendizaje y formación, el

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primer examen de este tipo que se realiza en más de una década. Esto no significa que no estemos orgullosos de nuestros logros en formación; desde luego, lo estamos. Sin embargo, ante los desafíos continuos en contratación, formación, retención y desarrollo de una fuerza laboral calificada de BAC en la economía actual, esta es un área que demanda nuestra atención continua. Lo anterior, sumado a la posibilidad de que los propietarios y usuarios de construcciones accedan a comentarios e investigaciones en Internet, refuerza el axioma imperante del mercadeo o “creación de marcas” de que lo vigente en construcción, como, por ejemplo, en una colección de moda en particular, no se puede basar en los resultados del pasado. Para nosotros, ello significa tener la mejor mano de obra en la industria en todo momento y no solo la mayor parte del tiempo. Para ello, se necesita obtener el trabajo, otro motivo por el que BAC e IMI están trabajando con entusiasmo para introducir el modelado de información de construcción para la mampostería (BIM-M). La infinita variedad de materiales instalados por BAC ofrece innumerables opciones a los propietarios y diseñadores, que en ocasiones son demasiadas. Entre los muchos beneficios de BIM-M está el de brindarles a las personas responsables de tomar las decisiones la capacidad para identificar la información de mampostería que necesitan e integrarla a un diseño. Y este es apenas el comienzo. Encuentre más información sobre estos beneficios directos para contratistas y miembros en “Trabajos de construcción con BIM para mampostería” en la página 10. Adaptarse al cambio y aprovechar la tecnología y cultivar a la vez los lazos de BAC que están inmersos en la historia y la tradición nos permite mantener conexiones firmes mientras avanzamos como sindicato y como industria.

The Official Journal of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (issn 0362-3696)

Journal BAC

ISSUE 1 / 2014

Executive Board James Boland President

Henry F. Kramer Secretary-Treasurer

Gerard Scarano

Executive Vice President

Timothy Driscoll

Executive Vice President

Regional Directors N ORT HE A ST

Al Catalano

IU Regional Director, Northeast 304 Kenwood Avenue, #4 Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-6080 SOUTH

Ed Navarro

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Dave Sheppard

IU Regional Director, West P.O. Box 261 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 (509) 465-3500 CANADA

Craig Strudwick

IU Acting Regional Director, Canada 2100 Thurston Drive, #3 Ottawa, ON K1G 4K8 (613) 830-0333 Editorial Staff: Connie Lambert, Yin Yin The Journal (ISSN 0362-3696) is published quarterly for $1.50 per year in advance, postage paid, for the U.S. and Canada ($1.75 per year in all foreign countries belonging to the Postal Union) by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Periodicals class postage paid Washington, DC, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Journal, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, 620 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004. Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to PO Box 503, RPO West Beaver Creek, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4R6 Published for Bricklayers, Stone Masons, Plasterers, Tile Layers, Marble Masons, Cement Masons, Mosaic and Terrazzo Workers, Finishers, Pointers, Cleaners, and Caulkers.

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West Block Rehabilitation Project

ew Canadian structures are more symbolic or recognizable than the nation’s Parliament Buildings – the Centre Block, the Library of Parliament, the West Block and the East Block – situated atop Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. According to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), LOCAL 7 “The rehabilitation of the West Block is an imporCANADA tant step in the Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct, and one of the major projects being carried out on Parliament Hill.” Upon its completion in 2017, the restored, seismically reinforced West Block will “provide the required space so that the Centre Block can be emptied and restored in the coming years.” One component of the West Block Rehabilitation Project, which began last year under the auspices of the

Aerial view of the West Block building in October 2012. Vue aérienne de l’édifice administratif de l’Ouest en octobre 2012.

Photo courtesy of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemansons Inc.

Projet de réhabilitation de l’édifice de l’Ouest

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Bill Quinn, membre de Local 7, reconstruisant une partie d’un mur porteur de briques intérieur. Local 7 member Bill Quinn, rebuilding part of an existing interior structural brick wall.

eu d’immeubles canadiens jouissent d’une valeur plus symbolique, ou ne sont plus reconnaissables, que les immeubles de la Cité parlementaire nationale - l’édifice du Centre, la Bibliothèque du Parlement, l’édifice de l’Ouest et l’édifice de l’Est - situés au sommet de la Colline du Parlement, dans le centreville d’Ottawa, Ontario. Selon Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada (TPSGC), « la réhabilitation de l’édifice de l’Ouest est une étape importante de la Vision et du plan à long terme pour la Cité parlementaire, et elle constitue, en outre, l’un des projets majeurs menés sur la Colline du Parlement ». En 2017, une fois les travaux de restauration et de renforcement parasismique achevés, l’édifice LOCAL 7 de l’Ouest « offrira tout l’espace nécessaire pour que l’édifice du Centre puisse être vidé et restauré au cours des années à venir ». CANADA Les vastes travaux de restauration de la maçonnerie sont l’un des éléments fondamentaux du projet de réhabilitation de l’édifice de l’Ouest, commencés par la société de gestion de la construction PCL l’année dernière sous les auspices du gouvernement canadien. Cette restauration de la maçonnerie a déjà généré plus de 300 000 heures de travail pour au moins 160 membres de Local 7 Canada (basé à Ottawa) employés par les entrepreneurs signataires RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. (Ottawa, ON) et Limen Group (Toronto et Ottawa/Kingston, ON et Maple Ridge, BC).

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MEMBERS AT WORK Government of Canada, led by construction management firm PCL Constructors Canada Inc., is the building’s extensive masonry restoration. It is a component that has generated, through January 2014, more than 300,000 work hours for at least 170 members of Ottawa-based Local 7 Canada employed by signatory contractors RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. (Ottawa, ON) and the Limen Group (Toronto and Ottawa/Kingston, ON and Maple Ridge, BC). “This project has been an invaluable opportunity for many Local 7 members to learn the traditional techniques of the stone mason and the bricklayer, and also to learn the most modern techniques of masonry restoration,” says Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan. “We look forward to working with local contractors, and Public Works, on future phases

and hope to enjoy the same positive working relationship that we have had on past projects.” The overall project will ultimately result in both the rehabilitation of the existing four-story West Block and the construction of new elements. These new elements will include the infill and roofing of the central courtyard. The West Block is one of Canada’s most significant heritage structures and is designated as “Classified” by the Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO). The first phase of the building was designed in 1859 in the Victorian High Gothic Revival Style and officially opened in 1865. In 1878 the Mackenzie Wing and Tower were added followed by the Laurier Tower in 1906. Over the ensuing period various building alterations continued on page 6

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Scaffolding around the central tower, a.k.a. the MacKenzie Tower, of Parliament’s West Block. Échafaudage autour de la tour centrale, ou tour MacKenzie, de l’édifice de l’Ouest du Parlement.

Canadian Congress Visits West Block Jobsite

Michael Basham

The agenda of the BAC Canadian Congress, which met October 10th in Ottawa, included both a jobsite visit to the West Block project to see firsthand the work of BAC Local 7 Canada members as well as the continuation of ongoing talks with representatives of the Bricklayers Allied Craft Union (BACU). At the invitation of Canadian Congress Co-Chair and Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan, BACU members joined BAC Congress delegates and IU officers on the jobsite, which Swan arranged in consultation with BAC signatory RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. and Canadian authorities. From left, BAC Local 1 AB Business Manager Alan Ramsay, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, BAC Local 2 AB Business Manager Peter Homan, BACU Local 12 Business Manager Joe Plunkett, BAC Local 1 NS President James Moore, RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. Vice President Doug Watt, BAC Local 1 NL Business Manager John Leonard, BAC Local 7 Canada member and shop steward Adam Drodge, BAC Regional Director of Canada Craig Strudwick, BAC Local 4 PQ Business Manager Jeannot Levasseur, BAC Local 8 NB Business Manager Gerald Reinders, BAC Canadian Congress Co-Chair Oliver Swan, BAC Local 1 SK Business Manager Michael Weigl, RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. President Robert Watt, BAC Meetings Management Director Eamonn Burke, BACU President Kerry Wilson, BAC Local 6 ON Business Manager Mike Gagliano, and BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll.

Le congrès canadien visite le chantier de l’édifice de l’Ouest L’ordre du jour du congrès canadien du BAC, qui s’est réuni le 10 octobre à Ottawa, comprenait une visite du chantier du projet de l’édifice de l’Ouest pour voir de première main l’ouvrage des membres canadiens de BAC Local 7, ainsi que la poursuite des discussions en cours avec les représentants du BACU (Bricklayers Allied Craft Union). Sur l’invitation d’Oliver Swan, coprésident du congrès canadien et directeur commercial de Local 7, des membres du BACU ont rejoint les délégués du congrès du BAC et des dirigeants d’IU sur le chantier, rencontre que Swan avait organisée en consultant le signataire du BAC RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. et les autorités canadiennes. En partant de la gauche, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 1 AB Alan Ramsay, le secrétaire-trésorier du BAC Henry Kramer, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 2 AB Peter Homan, le directeur commercial de BACU Local 12 Joe Plunkett, le président de BAC Local 1 NS James Moore, le vice-président de RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasens Inc. Doug Watt, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 1 NL John Leonard, le membre de Local 7 Canada et délégué syndical Adam Drodge, le directeur régional de BAC du Canada Craig Strudwick, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 4 PQ Jeannot Levasseur, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 8 NB Gerald Reinders, le co-président du congrès canadien Oliver Swan, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 1 SK Michael Weigl, le président de RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. Robert Watt, le directeur de la gestion des assemblées du BAC Eamonn Burke, le président de BACU Kerry Wilson, le directeur commercial de BAC Local 6 ON Mike Gagliano et le vice-président exécutif du BAC Tim Driscoll. 4 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Matt Pender (droite), de Local 7, reconstruit une portion d’un mur de pierre extérieur ayant été démoli. Mike Pender, right, of Local 7, rebuilds a portion of a demolished exterior stone wall.

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« Grâce à ce projet, de nombreux membres de Local 7 ont eu l’occasion, inestimable, d’apprendre les techniques traditionnelles du maçon de la pierre et du briqueteur, ainsi que d’acquérir les techniques les plus modernes dans le domaine de la restauration de la maçonnerie, » commente le directeur commercial de Local 7, Oliver Swan. « Nous avons hâte de travailler avec les entrepreneurs locaux et les Travaux Publics au cours des prochaines phases et nous espérons retrouver la même relation de travail positive que celle que nous avions établie lors de nos précédents projets. » L’ensemble du projet résultera finalement en la réhabilitation de l’édifice de l’Ouest, et de ses quatre étages existants, mais aussi en la construction d’éléments nouveaux. Ces nouveaux éléments comprendront le remplissage et la couverture de la cour centrale, pour permettre à l’édifice de l’Ouest suite à la page 7

Mur 7 de l’Édifice Administratif de l’Ouest, le premier mur terminé.

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Wall 7 of the West Block, the first wall to be completed.

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Michael Basham

 Exterior view of the completed restoration of the northwest tower of the West Block, which was also performed by Local 7 members under separate contracts.  Vue extérieure de la restauration achevée de la tour nord-ouest de l’édifice de l’Ouest, également réalisée par des membres de Local 7 à l’occasion de contrats séparés.  The northwest and northeast towers of Parliament’s West Block, which have already been restored by Local 7 members under separate contracts.

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were made to accommodate operational needs, the most recent of which occurred in 1965. The structure is built entirely of masonry elements, with load bearing masonry walls clad in various types of natural stone. In common with the other major buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct, the building also displays a large number of sculptural stone elements including colonnades, vaults, grotesques and friezes. RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc’s. services for the West Block Rehabilitation Project include the restoration of historic masonry and sculptural elements, hand cutting and replacement of damaged stones, implementation of seismic reinforcement and cleaning of stonework. “John Ruskin once said, ‘When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let us build in the certain knowledge that there is a time to come when these continued on page 8 6 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

 Les tours nord-ouest et nord-est de l’édifice de l’Ouest du Parlement, qui ont déjà été restaurées par des membres de Local 7 à l’occasion de contrats séparés.

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Robert Watt, President of signatory contractor RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc., explains how craftworkers are restoring these arcade arches. Robert Watt, Président de l’entrepreneur signataire RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc., explique comment les artisans restaurent les arcs d’arcade.

d’héberger la résidence temporaire de la Chambre des communes. L’édifice de l’Ouest est l’un des héritages architecturaux les plus notables du Canada, d’ailleurs « classé » par le Bureau d’examen des édifices fédéraux du patrimoine (BEEFP). L’édifice a été originellement conçu en 1859 dans le style néogothique de la grande époque victorienne, et il a été officiellement inauguré en 1865. En 1878, l’aile et la tour Mackenzie ont été ajoutées, suivies de la tour et de la passerelle Laurier, en 1906. Par la suite, diverses modifications ont été apportées à l’édifice pour optimiser son utilisation, dont les dernières furent réalisées en 1965. La structure est entièrement faite d’éléments de maçonnerie et les murs porteurs en maçonnerie sont revêtus de divers types de pierre naturelle. Comme

les autres principaux bâtiments de la Cité parlementaire, on y trouve également de très nombreuses sculptures de pierre, dont des colonnades, voûtes, marmousets et frises. Les services fournis par RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. dans le cadre du projet de réhabilitation de l’édifice de l’Ouest comprennent la restauration de la maçonnerie historique, mais aussi celle des sculptures et des gravures à la main, sans oublier le remplacement des pierres endommagées, la mise en place d’un renforcement parasismique et le nettoyage des maçonneries en pierre. « John Ruskin a écrit : Quand nous bâtissons, pensons que nous bâtissons pour toujours. Bâtissons dans la certitude qu’un jour viendra où ces pierres seront tenues pour sacrées parce que nos mains les ont touchées. » Les membres de Local 7 qui

travaillent chaque jour sur ce site portent cette attitude dans leur cœur. « Cela se voit dans leurs yeux, dans leurs sourires, et dans leur ouvrage, » déclare Robert Watt, Président de RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. « C’est une restauration vraiment remarquable, comme on en a jamais vu, ou rarement, dans le monde. Nous sommes réellement chanceux de pouvoir réaliser ce projet avec une équipe si remarquable. » En plus du vaste travail qui est en train d’être accompli en recourant aux

Gabriel Rogers-Souliere, membre de Local 7 Canada, taille des pierres pour remplacer les pierres usées qui ont dû être retirées.

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Local 7 Canada member Gabriel Rogers-Souliere cuts stones to replace weathered ones that had to be removed.

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MEMBERS AT WORK

George Bascon, a 29-year Local 7 member and an expert in structural bricklaying, lays an interior brick wall. George Bascon, membre de Local 7 âgé de 29 ans, expert en briquetage, pose des murs intérieurs de briques.

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stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them.’ The Local 7 members who work daily on this site hold that attitude in their hearts. You can see it in their eyes, and in their smiles, and in their work,” says Robert Watt, President of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemansons Inc. “This is a truly remarkable restoration seldom, if ever, seen anywhere in the world. We are fortunate indeed to have a truly remarkable crew with which to carry out the work.” In addition to the extensive work being completed using time honoured practices of historic masons, RJW-Gem Campbell uses a variety of cutting edge technologies in its operations. The implementation of one of Canada’s first industrial laser cleaning systems is a prime example of the firm’s utilization of those advances. Regardless of the approach and technology being employed, all of the work is being conducted to the very highest of standards befitting a building of such historic significance and national stature. Programs for quality control/quality assurance, waste management, environmental sustainability and health and safety are implemented in all facets of the restoration. BAC gratefully acknowledges rjwgem.com as a source for this article. Please visit the website for further details and videos about the West Block Project.

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, left, with Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan on the jobsite. In photo at right, BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, right, with Local 1 NS President James Moore. Henry Kramer (gauche), Secrétaire-trésorier du BAC, avec Oliver Swan, Directeur commercial de Local 7, sur le chantier. Photo de droite : Tom Driscoll, Vice-président exécutif du BAC (droite) et James Moore, Président de Local 1 NS.

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Dany Gauvreau, membre de Local 7, le plus jeune compagnon sur ce chantier. Local 7 member Dany Gauvreau, the youngest journeyman on the jobsite.

Photo courtesy of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemansons Inc.

pratiques traditionnelles des maçons de la grande époque, un éventail de technologies de pointe est employé par RJW-Gem Campbell pour mener à bien son projet. La mise en service d’un système de nettoyage au laser industriel – l’un des premiers au Canada – est un parfait exemple de la façon dont cet entrepreneur tire profit de ces avancées. Quelles que soient l’approche et la technologie employées, tout l’ouvrage est réalisé selon les normes les plus strictes, comme il convient quand on travaille sur un édifice revêtant une telle signification historique, doublée d’une telle envergure nationale. Des programmes de contrôle/ assurance de la qualité, gestion des déchets, viabilité du point de vue écologique et santé et sécurité ont été mis en œuvre dans tous les aspects de la restauration. BAC remercie rjwgem.com pour l’aide à la rédaction de cet article. Rendez-vous sur le site Web pour de plus amples détails et des vidéos sur le projet de l’édifice de l’Ouest.  Hermy Nemorin, apprenti de Local 7, nettoie une pierre qui a été reposée dans un arc reconstruit d’une arcade.  Local 7 apprentice Hermy Nemorin cleans a relayed stone in a rebuilt arcade arch. Michael Basham

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IMI

Building Jobs with BIM for Masonry

hy should BAC members and contractors care about Building Information Modeling or BIM as it is commonly called? “It doesn’t matter how good our materials are or how good our skills are if they can’t be integrated and utilized in the design and construction modeling systems that are dominating the market today,” says BAC President James Boland. “That’s why BAC and IMI are making substantial investments in making BIM for Masonry a reality.” Not only will BIM for Masonry create an accessible library of masonry materials for architects to put into designs, but it will also feature the properties of those materials and systems, such as R values and structural capabilities. BAC contractors will be able to use it to provide material stocking and job layout plans and to participate in planning the schedule for the project – all making them more competitive by being part of the planning process instead of just taking orders. Most people think of BIM as a 3-D visualization of a building but it is actu-

Early modeling of school construction provides excellent views of masonry scope and detailing.

ally much more. Today, utilizing BIM on a project allows the stakeholders not only to visualize the design, but also to reduce change orders thanks to a “clash detection” feature that shows conflicts between materials and crafts, and controls project cost, scope and schedule. General contractors are using it to facilitate the coordination and collaboration of stakeholders across all aspects of the building

project. In fact, owners, such as the federal government through the General Services Administration (GSA), Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force and Coast Guard, are all requiring BIM on specific projects. In 2012, McGraw Hill reported that over 70% of architects, engineers, contractors and owners say they are using BIM on their projects, which is up from just 17% in 2007.

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Ohio School BIM Scheduling Project

Since BIM allows a building to be “virtually” built before actual construction, it can be used to demonstrate that masonry is much better for the construction schedule than competing materials. The Ohio School BIM project came about when Fred Innamorato of Foti Contracting (Cleveland, OH) got together with IMI’s Tom Nagy, Director of Industry Development in Ohio and Mark Swanson, Director of Industry Development in Minnesota, to develop a plan to show that masonry is beneficial to the construction schedule. Swanson is an architect with almost a decade of experience working in the BIM environment. The school building is being modeled in Revit® and the construction sequence is being scheduled and animated in Navisworks®, two examples of building modeling software programs that allow for easy collaboration and communication between members of the design and construction teams. The goal of the project is to show side-by-side BIM animations of the construction sequence between loadbearing masonry cavity wall construction and structural steel frame with steel stud infill. It will demonstrate that masonry can be installed immediately after the footings, whereas the steel requires lead time for shop drawings and fabrication, which delays its arrival on-site. Why animate the construction? 3D visualization helps decision makers understand the construction sequence and schedule. They will be able to see side-by-side how the masonry installation is progressing on one school model while the alternative model has to wait for the steel fabrication and site delivery. In the near future, the masonry model will also be compared to a precast construction sequence. These animations will be used as educational tools in seminars, trade shows and at IMI's Contractor College.

 The three-dimensional classroom wing view can serve as a basis for early energy modeling as well as later clash detection between trades.  Aerial perspectives such as this tech lab wing assist construction management issues on-site that include material staging and overall scheduling.

BIM-Masonry will allow masonry contractors the ability to seamlessly integrate information for project management software programs that they currently use such as Navisworks® saving time while providing more robust project information.

 Navisworks® provides material take off and scheduling information that is often used to simulate construction schedules and resolve potential scheduling and construction conflicts prior to actual construction.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Connecticut Governor Tours Local 1 Connecticut Training Center

From left, IMI Connecticut Training Coordinator Tony Pacific, Governor Dannel Malloy, Program Manager for Connecticut’s Office of Apprentice Training Vinnie Valente, Local 1 CT President Gerald Marotti and Executive Vice President Timothy Palmeri, and IMI Regional Director of Training Robert Mion.

Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Brown Retires

n December 20, 2013, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy and state apprenticeship and training official Vinnie Valente toured Local 1 CT’s training center to see firsthand just how and why BAC has earned its reputation for delivering the highly skilled craft training that is necessary to prepare trowel trades apprentices for work on many of the newly-commissioned construction projects in the state. According to Local 1 CT President Gerald Marotti, a recent infusion of state and some federal funds in school and other institutional construction that often specify masonry has meant more work for Union bricklayers. “I was elated,” said Marotti of Governor Malloy’s support. “This wasn’t simply ‘Governor, we’re in trouble and we need your help meeting.’ This was an opportunity to have the Governor look at what the taxpayer is paying for and if you like what you’ll see, we hope you’ll continue supporting our industry.”

Local 21 Illinois Bricklayer Takes Second at Spec Mix 500 Steve Cleveland, a 7-year member of Local 21 Illinois, took second place at the 2014 Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 on January 22nd, one of the best-attended events during the annual World of Concrete/World of Masonry trade exposition in Las Vegas.

Secretary-Treasurer and Field Representative Gerald Brown of Local 4 IN/KY retired in July after nearly 20 years of loyal Union service. “We thank Brother Brown for his dedicated service and leadership and wish him a long and happy retirement,” said BAC Executive Vice President Henry Kramer, who joined Local 4 officers and members in paying tribute to a truly exemplary BAC officer.

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, who was there to support BAC contestants competing alongside non-BAC bricklayers, said, “Brother Cleveland’s impressive performance demonstrates that productivity is a function of quality, and that a job well done encompasses much more than just the number of brick you can lay.” Cleveland’s wall received a perfect score, with no deductions. A veteran competitor, he won the Spec Mix Top Craftsman Award in 2013. (See page 14 for BAC apprentices’ equally notable achievements at the MCAA Skills Challenge held earlier in the day.) From left, BAC Executive Vice President Henry Kramer, retired Local 4 IN/KY Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Brown, and Local 4 President Ted Champ.

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APPRENTICES

BAC Apprentices Shine at MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge

AC apprentices took six out of nine possible top placements at the 15th annual MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge, held January 22nd in Las Vegas. The Challenge brought together bricklayer apprentices from Union and non-union programs from across the country to compete in three skill levels: ‘First Year’, for those just entering the trade; ‘Second Year’ for more experienced newcomers; and ‘Third Year’ for those about to enter the workforce as journeylevel craftworkers. Each level was given a project to build appropriate to their craft skills; contestants were not aware of the projects in advance. After a fierce competition, BAC apprentice bricklayers made a clean sweep at the Second Year level – Raymond Wilk of Local 21 IL, Brian Halley of Local 2 MI, and Erick Reynoso of Local 3 CA took first, second, and third place respectively. At the First Year level, Daniel Aller of Local 5 OH placed second, with Zachary Zuidema of Local 21 IL placing third.

Kneeling, from left, Michael Chiarello of 56 IL and Jonathon Suliven of 3 CA. Standing, from left, Colby Shelkop 15 MO/KS (3rd place, Third Year), Brian Halley of 2 MI (2nd place, Second Year), Zachary Zuidema of 21 IL (3rd place, First Year), Erick Reynoso of 3 CA (3rd place, Second Year), Dan Aller of 5 OH (2nd place, First Year), Jeremiah Holland of 40 OH, Raymond Wilk of 21 IL (1st place, Second Year), and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer. Participating in the Challenge but not pictured: Eric Bachelor (First Year) and Drew Tersinar (Second Year), both of 15 MO/KS.

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Colby Shelkop of Local 15 MO/KS took third place at the Third Year level. BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, who attended the Skills Challenge, said, “As a third generation Union bricklayer myself, it was a thrill to see our apprentices perform to such high standards and the satisfying results of the undeniable high quality training provided by our IMI- and locally-delivered programs.” This year’s Challenge – one of a series of events held during the annual World of Concrete/World of Masonry trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center – marked the first time the International Union and IMI were sponsors of the contest, which MCAA hosts in conjunction with Spec Mix®. (See page 13 for related coverage of the journey-level Spec Mix Bricklayer 500).

BAC SERVICE

Giving BACk:

Despite Tough Times, Tradition Endures

ven during tough economic times, BAC members never faltered in sharing their craft skills and resources with their communities and those in need. “For every story in the Journal about the many ways in which our members donate their time and energy to civic and charitable projects, there are dozens if not

hundreds more examples out there. When it comes to public service, our members are as generous and unstinting as any group I know,” says BAC President James Boland. The following stories offer just a sampling of the lasting contributions BAC members have made to their neighborhoods and faith communities in recent months.

LOCALS 7 NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY, 5 NEW JERSEY AND 2 DELAWARE/NEW JERSEY

Mount Calvary Union Church The 103-year-old Mount Calvary Union Church in Runnemede, NJ was badly damaged by heavy rains last summer. Thanks to members in New York, New Jersey and Delaware and volunteers from the local fire department and VFW, the church was repaired by Thanksgiving. Members of Locals 7 NY/NJ, 5 NJ, and 2 DE/NJ helped clean the church basement, rebuild its foundation, and repair a collapsed supporting wall. A new furnace was also donated, along with gas and electrical services that otherwise would have cost tens of thousands of dollars.

From left, Local 5 NJ members Tim Mahoney, Vice President Joe Pillo, James Smith, Field Representative Leon Jones, Brian Jacobs, Chris Castagnoli, Apprentice Coordinator Tom Feeney, Justin Arroyo and Allen Guilford.

LOCAL 5 NEW JERSEY

Habitat for Humanity Last October, members of Local 5 NJ helped build a house as part of a Habitat for Humanity project in Vineland, NJ. Under the direction of Local 5 Vice President Joe Pillo, the volunteers completed the foundation over the course of two evenings. “Giving back to our community is part of our Union service,” says Local 5 President Donald Engelhardt. “Our apprentices, including James Smith, Brian Jacobs, and Justin Arroyo, also donated their time to this project. That’s what our Union is all about – serving our community when it is in need.”

From left, Local 7 NJ/NYmember John Malloy Jr., Local 5 NJ members Ted Clay, Vice President Joe Pillo, Paul Sustek, Sean Orem, Steve Hall of the Runnemede VFW, Field Representative Leon Jones, Kevin Bucceroni, and Local 7 NY/NJ member Frank DeValerio. Volunteers not shown are Local 2 DE/NJ member Ray Avalone and Carmen Scarduzio of the Runnemede VFW.

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BAC SERVICE LOCAL 2 NEW YORK/VERMONT

Building for America’s Bravest On July 6, 2013, ten volunteers from Local 2 NY/VT poured a concrete driveway and sidewalk for the home of retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Wilkinson and his family as part of the Building for America’s Bravest program, which builds custom designed,

specially adapted homes for severely injured American service members. As a member of the U.S. Air Force Security Forces, Wilkinson served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Due to his leg

injuries and paralysis, he retired in 2009. In the years since, he has faced considerable medical and financial hurdles. “Our heroes deserve better lives,” Local 2 Secretary-Treasurer Pat Tirino said. “We are glad to be part of the program to help our injured soldiers in every way we can.” To learn more about the Building for America’s Bravest program, visit www.ourbravest.org.

Front row from left, Air Force veteran Joseph Wilkinson’s son Austin, his wife Lucretia, Local 2 VT/NY volunteers Blaik Nealon and Andy Rachel. Second row from left, Local 2 VT/NY volunteers Gary Gugliuzza, Vice Chairman Kevin Potter, Dennis Whelan, Jason Dunn, Steve Russo, Mike Rockwell, and Mark Colfer.

Fundraising for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Local 2 NY/VT hosted its annual Pasquale J. Aquino Memorial Golf Tournament in July to benefit the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Many local veterans were also invited to attend the charity event. Front row, retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Wilkinson (see article at top of page). Second row from left, Local 2 Secretary-Treasurer Pat Tirino, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano, Korean War veteran Frank Aquino, Vietnam War veterans Tom Murray and Charles Haynes – also a Local 2 member, Korean War veteran and member Joseph Dimura, World War II veteran and member Bernard Coluccio, and Local 2 President Bob Mantello. 16 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

LOCAL 5 PENNSYLVANIA

Volunteering Overseas Retired 40-year Local 5 PA member Ronnie Emerich and three fellow volunteers took a 60-day missionary trip last summer to northeast India to volunteer at the Evangelical College of Theology in Churachandpur, Manipur State. Emerich and a local bricklayer foreman and his family spent ten days building a 500-foot-long protection wall for the school. “The school supplied bricklaying tools to us, but I was surprised to see the poor quality of the tools compared to what we have back in the States,” Emerich said. “In that hot and humid weather, we only have a few hours of electricity every day, and we were only able to work a couple of hours each day.” During their stay, the volunteers also taught the students about the basics of computers using their own laptops. “It was a challenging but definitely remarkable experience,” Emerich added. “As a Union bricklayer, I would love nothing more than going there, modernizing their tools and educating them about our craft skills.” The BAC t-shirt was a gift from Brother Emerich to local bricklayer Rumick who said that he would not wear it while working because it was the first new shirt he had ever received.

LOCAL 4 WISCONSIN

Renovating Simmons Ballpark Simmons Ballpark in Kenosha, WI now has a brand new main entrance – the result of the expert renovation services donated by members of Local 4 WI. From October to November, Local 4 volunteers spent 250 hours on mesh and mortar work and laying brick near the entrance to the bleachers. Jeff Leckwee, Director of Wisconsin Administrative District Council, also participated in the project. “As a part of our community, we enjoy giving back,” he said. Simmons Ballpark is one of many community projects to benefit from Local 4 members’ contributions. Upon completion of the project, the ballpark celebrated with an open house for the Kenosha public on November 23rd.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kenosha News

 Local 4 WI volunteer Bill Bonlender.

 Volunteer WI DC bricklayers: Training Coordinator Mark Graf, left, and Director Jeff Leckwee lend a hand at the ballpark. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kenosha News

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BAC SERVICE LOCAL 1 WASHINGTON

Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Last August, Local 1 officers Benny Wright and Jim Charest worked on the foundation and tile laying of the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial at EvergreenRotary Park in Bremerton, WA to ready the site for commemorative events held on September 11th. “Twelve years after that tragic day in history, people in our community should be able to visit our own place of remembrance and read the story of that day,” Brother Wright said. As this Journal went to print, Local 1 WA became part of a newly established Local 2 WA/ ID/MT, one of three Locals that make up the BAC Pacific Northwest ADC. Brothers Wright and Charest will serve as officers of the new Local 2 as well as ADC Field Representatives. Brother Wright has also been named to the ADC’s Executive Committee.

 Benny Wright, front, and Jim Charest at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial.

LOCAL 3 MASSACHUSETTS/MAINE/NEW HAMPSHIRE/RHODE ISLAND

Westfield 9/11 Memorial “We Will Never Forget” are the words engraved on the 9/11 Memorial that stands on the grounds of Sons of Erin Club in Westfield, MA. The memorial is dedicated to Tara Shea Creamer, Brian Jospeh Murphy, and Daniel Patrick Trant, three Westfield natives who were victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and who are remembered every September 11th. This brick and granite monument was built with volunteer labor spearheaded by retired IMI New England Training Director and 27-year Local 3 member, Patrick Murphy, who also serves as vice 18 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

president of the Club. Local 3 member Bill Hartwell, who passed away three years ago, also volunteered on the project. Building materials including bricks, mortar and granite slabs were generously donated by IMI and the Club. “In my whole career as a Union bricklayer I have worked on a lot of projects, but this has been the greatest one that I have had the honor to work on,” said Brother Murphy. “I thank my Union for giving me the skills and opportunity to create and build this beautiful monument in Westfield.”

SAFETY & HEALTH

The Masonry Research to Practice Partnership Wants You to Choose Hand Safety

hy should BAC members and contractors care about hand safety? The answer is simple; hand injuries and illnesses can be painful, have a negative impact on the quality of work and productivity, be costly, and even end careers. Each year, there are thousands of work-related hand injuries, with an estimated cost to the construction industry in the hundreds of millions of dollars. In 2010, for example, roughly 1 out of every 5 construction workers experienced a hand, wrist or finger injury that resulted in days away from work. Such injuries are a leading reason why workers end up in the emergency room. One study, conducted over a 7-year period of nonfatal injuries among construction workers who were seen at George Washington University’s Emergency Department, found that fingers and hands were the most-injured body parts, accounting for one-third of emergency room visits. About 15 percent of these injuries were amputations, partial amputations, crushes and fractures. “We selected this as one of the Partnership’s priorities because everyone has a role and interest in hand safety,” says Fred Kinateder, President of the International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (ICE), “but what we found was that it’s not always easy for workers to find information on how to make safe hand tool selections or for contractors to identify the appropriate gloves to use. Just because a hand tool says it’s ergonomically designed doesn’t mean it’s going to automatically be the safest choice for every worker.” “Through surveys, members told us they are concerned about hand safety and want information on how to select hand tools to avoid injuries,” says BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano. “But when we reviewed the research on hand tool ergonomics, we found that much of the information was fairly

generic, and just making the claim that a tool is ergonomic isn’t sufficient.” The same was true when the Partnership began looking into providing guidance for contractors on how to select the best gloves for their projects. “We soon learned that the level of detail provided on Safety Data Sheets varied, sometimes significantly,” says Kinateder. “Some specify the generic type of glove to use, others list a few different types without indicating which should be the top choice, and the rest just say ‘use gloves’ – not particularly helpful for busy contractors.”

With funding from CPWR and NIOSH, the Partnership solicited input from contractors, members and instructors through BAC’s Craft Committees, surveys and discussion, and worked with safety and health researchers to develop information on hand safety, including industry-specific hand tool and glove selection criteria for use by individuals and in training programs. “Given the large number and variety of hand tools and products used by the different masonry trades, we realized that it wouldn’t be possible to include every tool and every product,” says IMI IS S UE 1 , 2 0 1 4 | 19

SAFETY & HEALTH President Joan Calambokidis. “Our goal was to develop information for those identified as most commonly used, and present it in a flexible, accessible format so that members and contractors can readily find the level and type of information to meet their individual needs.” The end result is the new www.ChooseHandSafety.org website. The site includes detailed information on how to measure your hand to determine if a hand tool is the right size for you, criteria for selecting hand tools, and a database of hand tool measurements to use as a point of reference when selecting tools. The “gloves” section covers requirements for when gloves should be provided and used, and contains a database that can be searched by craft and task to find examples of commonly used products and chemicals, the top generic glove choices, and examples of commercially available gloves. In addition, there

“ The hands-on skills training we provide is a great opportunity to use this information to raise awareness of potential hand hazards and preventive measures.” – BOB ARNOLD, IMI NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP

are links to other searchable online glove databases and resources. The safety and health sections present information on how to identify and prevent hand injuries and skin dermatitis, and the training sections contain related materials, including tool box talks, handouts, videos, and presentations. “The hands-on skills training we provide is a great opportunity to use this information to raise awareness of potential hand hazards and preventive measures,” says IMI National Director of Training and Apprenticeship Bob Arnold. “Our instructors can steer workers towards tools that are properly sized for their

hands and the work they’re doing, and teach them when and how to properly use gloves to avoid injuries such as burns and contact dermatitis. Contractors can then use the related tool box talks to reinforce the training message and the importance of hand safety.” To ensure the site includes information of value to members and contractors, there’s a Feedback section where comments and questions can be submitted. Take time to visit the website, share your thoughts on how we can improve it, and most importantly Choose Hand Safety.

Masonry Research to Practice (r2p) Partnership

AC, IMI and ICE regularly join forces to advance opportunities for members and signatory contractors. In 2010, they formed the Masonry Research to Practice (r2p) Partnership to raise members’ and contractors’ awareness of potential hazards and use of equipment and work practices to prevent injuries and illnesses. Supported by CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training through a NIOSH grant, the Partnership also serves as a model for others in the construction industry. Since it was established, the Partnership has developed several resources, training materials, and articles to promote safer equipment and work practices, including, for example: • The Mast Climber website, which contains information

on how use of this type of adjustable scaffold can reduce the risk for back and shoulder injuries, as well as training,

regulatory, and manufacturer information – www.cpwr.com/ research/mast-climbers • Safety Intervention Sheets, including one on alternatives

to the 7¼” saw for cutting masonry products – www.icebac.org

• Tool box talks and articles, including IMI’s toolbox

talk “Preventing Hearing Loss” (www.imiweb.org/ imi_toolkit/pdf/HearingProtection03292012.pdf, and Journal articles on noise hazards and the importance of using hearing protection – Did You Hear That? www.bacweb.org/train_edu_safety/safetyhealth/ news/2012_02/safety3.php

To learn more about the Partnership’s activities, be sure to visit www.masonryr2ppartnership.org.

Proposed Silica Rule Update As you read this issue of the Journal, BAC President James Boland and Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano are preparing to testify during the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) public hearings on its proposed silica standard. After the close of these hearings, a period of briefing will begin as part of OSHA’s record-gathering process; a period that could last for several weeks or months. OSHA will then take several months to review the full record, based on the proposed standard, the comments submitted on the proposed rule, the public hearing testimony and supporting information, and the post-hearing briefs. BAC is hopeful that we are nearing the finish line of this marathon and that the final standard will issue by 2015. Please continue to contact us with questions or if you would like to share your stories or information at silica@bacweb.org. 20 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

RETIREES

Local 3 NY Retiree Joe McGovern: From heat of steel mill, Marine goes to hottest spots of combat in Pacific EDITOR’S NOTE: The following profile of 68-year Local 3 NY member James “Joe” McGovern is reprinted with permission of The Buffalo News.

orn and raised in Lackawanna, James J. McGovern seemed destined to work at Bethlehem Steel, joining “my whole relations, my father, my brother, my father’s brother, and a couple of my cousins.” McGovern worked in the sheet metal mill, and it was plenty hot. “My father and my uncle worked in the No. 3 open-hearth mill and that was a lot hotter.” But less than a year after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941and the United States entered World War II, McGovern was headed to one of the world’s hottest spots, not only because it was in the Pacific, but because the Japanese were such fierce fighters. “I enlisted in the Marines because I thought it was a great outfit. I was with the 4th Marine Division, and our first battle was Jan. 31 to Feb. 8, 1944 on Roi-Namur,” McGovern recalls. “That battle wasn’t too bad. Then we went back to Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. Between every battle, we went back to Maui for training, and it was beautiful.” His next combat was at Saipan from June 15 to July 9, 1944. “We always landed on the first day of battle, and I was the luckiest guy in the world: I never got hit. But I always felt terrible when one of our guys got killed,” he says. “After Saipan, we fought at Tinian and then went back to Maui for more training. Then we landed on Iwo Jima on Feb. 19 and fought until March 26, 1945.” “Oh, that was tough! We had an awfully hard time getting off the beach, unlike the other battles. We had to crawl over dead guys. We had a great sergeant. He hollered, ‘If we don’t get off the beach, we’ll all be killed.’ He stood up and shouted, ‘Load your guns and shoot anywhere.’” It wasn’t that easy. Members of the company were lugging parts for a powerful artillery piece, the 75 mm Pack Howitzer.

“We had a number of cannons with us, and we each had a part to carry. I also had my .50- caliber machine gun,” McGovern says. But faced with the prospect of being slaughtered on the beach, he said the company embraced the sergeant’s call to move. “We followed the sergeant, and me and all my buddies got off the beach. We advanced 100 yards farther onto the barren island, and that’s where we set up our guns and started firing.” Although 68 years have passed, the memories of the many casualties from the war in the Pacific are still hard to, bringing tears to the aging warrior’s eyes. “Our division in those four battles suffered 17,722 casualties,” McGovern says, pausing for a moment to pay homage to the Marines with whom he served. McGovern earned an individual citation for bravery from his unit commander, and the division as a whole received two Presidential Unit Citations. His personal citation states, in part, that in the battles of Saipan and Tinian, “Corporal James J. McGovern by his cool and capable execution of his duties prevented enemy infiltration from disrupting the supporting fire of the battery. His conduct throughout was in keeping with highest tradition of the U.S. Naval Service.” As he recites those words, he again pauses, overcome with emotion, before saying, “The Good Lord was looking after me. I survived.” Back home, he joined up with the union bricklayers employed at Shirley-Herman Co. and, after a decade, started working for other contractors. “I was later elected business agent for Local 45 of the Bricklayers.” he says. “Then I was asked to serve in Washington, D.C., as the refractory director of the International Union of Bricklayers. I served for seven years and retired back to Buffalo.” At 92, he says, he remains “the luckiest guy in the world.” He and his wife, Joan Dorr McGovern, raised three daughters and a son. Weather permitting, he spends his time tinkering in the yard and enjoying the sunshine.

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INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

Important FAQs for IPF Participants The following FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) are included in the recent 2012 IPF/IHF Annual Report to provide critical information for participants under the International Pension Fund (IPF). A complete listing of IPF FAQs are posted online, in English and Spanish, at www.ipfweb.org. Q: Does IPF provide Survivor Benefits? A: Yes. At retirement, a participant must elect either a regular or husband-and-wife form of payment. (The IPF Canada Plan contains several other forms of benefit payment elections). The regular form of payment is paid for life with a sixty month payment guarantee. The husband-and-wife pension is the regular pension for married pensioners reduced to provide a 50% or 75% lifetime benefit to the surviving spouse. If a participant dies prior to retirement, the IPF provides a 100% surviving spouse pension to vested participants. If a participant was not vested but had at least one year of future service credit, a lump sum death benefit is payable. An orphan’s pension is payable in the event a vested participant and surviving spouse die at a time before benefits are payable. The monthly pension will continue to the children until they reach age 21 (age 19 under IPF Canada rules). Q. Can I work after retiring? A: Yes, but there are restrictions based on the type of employment, your age, and your income. First, you must separate from employment for the entire month your pension begins. You must also notify the Fund office in writing within 15 days about any subsequent employment you undertake. Any IPF benefits paid while working in Disqualifying Employment will be deducted 22 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

from future benefits. Exactly what type of work that will cause your benefit to be suspended depends on your age and earnings. Disqualifying Employment refers to employment with a contributing employer, or an employer in the same or related business, self-employment in that business, or employment or selfemployment in a business within the Union’s jurisdiction, or employment with any union, fund, or program to which the Union is a party by an agreement. For each calendar quarter a pensioner under age 64 engages in Non-covered or self-employment in the masonry industry, their benefit will be suspended for six months regardless of their earnings. All pensioners must notify the Fund office when they return to covered employment. Ages 55-61: Pensioners under the age of 62 will have benefits withheld

for any month worked in Disqualifying Employment. Ages 62-63: Those aged 62 and 63 may work until they have earned $15,480 (the Social Security Earnings Maximum for 2014) and must contact the Fund office when they have earned that sum. Age 64: There are no earnings limits for those aged 64 or over. If you are unsure of the status of an employment type, you should contact the Fund office. CANADA: You must notify the Fund office if you return to work for tax reporting purposes. There is no further pension accrual but benefits are not suspended. Applying For Disability Pension?

Disability benefit applicants are reminded that a completed application for an IPF Disability Pension, as well as a copy of the Social Security (Canada Pension) Award letter and pertinent physician’s statement, may be filed at any time after determination by the Social Security Administration of entitlement to Disability Benefits. Also note that in no event will payment be made for more than twelve months preceding the month in which the application is filed. Participants over age 55 experiencing delays in Social Security or Canada Pension Disability approval may apply for an interim early pension which must be reimbursed to the Fund once Disability benefits are approved. Other questions concerning IPF may be directed to: David F. Stupar Executive Director International Pension Fund dstupar@ipfweb.org

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

ACA and Your Health Plan

ith the start of 2014, the goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to have everyone covered by public or private health care is closer than ever to being realized. Under the ACA, almost everyone will be required to enroll in some form of insurance in 2014. This is called the Individual Mandate. Most BAC members are covered by the International Health Fund, a Local health plan or through spousal coverage. Members who are not covered under a group health plan like the International Health Fund or a Local plan are required to obtain coverage under a Qualified Health Plan or pay a penalty. An important distinction to bear in mind is that members who work under a collective bargaining agreement that stipulates health fund contributions but who are not eligible for benefits due to a lack of hours may still be considered to have employmentbased insurance under the law and may not be subject to the penalties or subsidies, discussed below. Speak with your plan administrator if you have any questions. Individuals, however, with no employment based insurance have until March 31st to enroll in health insurance before being subject to the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax penalty for not having coverage. For individuals, the penalty for the 2014 tax year would start at

$95 or up to 1 percent of income, whichever is greater and increasing each year. For families the penalty for the 2014 tax year is $285 or 1 percent of income, whichever is greater. That will increase to $2,085 or 2.5 percent of household income, whichever is greater, in 2016. These penalties are divided by the 12-month calendar year and assessed for the months in which an individual or family did not have the required coverage. There are exceptions, including for financial hardships and for some other reasons, and individuals will be able to purchase a catastrophic plan if they meet the exceptions or are under the age of 30. On the other hand, individuals with no employment based insurance may be able to receive cost sharing provisions and premium subsidies to purchase insurance on an Exchange for themselves and their dependents. These premium subsidies will be available for individuals and families with incomes between 138 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), or about $11,490 to $45,960 for individuals and $23,550 to $94,200 for family of four (based on current guidelines). People in qualified health plans will not have out of pocket expenses greater than $5,950 per individual or $11,900 per family. The amount of out of pocket expenses an individual will

pay will increase in future years based on inflation. Some other provisions include limits on the deductibles an individual will pay as well as limits on waiting periods, which cannot exceed 90 days. In states that have expanded their Medicaid programs, individuals and families below 138% of the FPL will be directed to Medicaid by the Exchanges. This means that some children who were previously covered by a stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will now be covered under Medicaid. If someone earns between 100 and 138 percent of the FPL and lives in a state that does not expand its Medicaid program, he or she generally will not qualify for a subsidy to purchase coverage (though his/her children may still qualify for coverage through state programs). In 2014, states will decide whether most people are eligible for CHIP or Medicaid by continuing a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income using a formula called Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). MAGI changes to key factors in the eligibility calculation: the definition of household (affecting whose income counts in the eligibility calculation) and what applicants can deduct from income in calculating eligibility. The changes in eligibility calculation will not affect people with special needs. In addition to the Individual Mandate taking effect in 2014, members who receive coverage through Non-Grandfathered health plans will begin to see the majority of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act go into effect. Other important changes to health plans include the removal of annual or lifetime limits. This means that insurers can no longer cancel coverage if the insured spends more than a specified dollar amount in a year or in a lifetime. Insurers also cannot cancel you for any diagnosis. Adult children must be covered until age 26. Non grandfathered plans also must cover preventive services at 100% with no cost sharing requirements. These services include adult and child immunizations, breast and colon cancer screenings and certain lab tests. To get more information about your plan and whether it is a grandfathered plan, contact your plan administrator or your Local Union office. IS S UE 1 , 2 0 1 4 | 23

CANADA BAC CANADIAN CONGRESS

Work, Member Attitudes, Pensions and Political Landscape

arliament Hill was both an uncommon and unforgettable setting for the opening of the October 10th meeting of the BAC Canadian Congress, where delegates and IU officers toured the restoration of the West Block Building (see page 4 for more details). In addition to the opportunity to speak with BAC Local 7 Canada bricklayers and stonemasons on the jobsite, the locale sparked a timely dialogue among delegates regarding BAC’s role in the country’s growing masonry conservation market. When the Congress was later reconvened in a more traditional meeting format by Congress Co-Chair and Local 7 Canada Business Manager Oliver Swan, delegates reported on organizing and work conditions in their respective Locals

and heard from several guest speakers. Richard Hermary of Morneau Shepell, the actuary for IPF Canada, reviewed the actuarial results for the Plan and joined Brother Swan in facilitating a discussion on related economic, demographic and legislative issues, including the requirements of the Alberta Employment Pension Plans Act, which will come into force this year. Gary Crystal of SF Partnership briefed the Congress on the status of Bill C-377, which by most reasonable accounts targets unions by requiring that they assume the costly, onerous task of publicly posting their detailed finances. The last time the bill was debated by the Senate, it was amended and sent back to the House of Commons, but MPs never debated the revised bill. When the House

CONFÉDÉRATION CANADIENNE DE BAC

Travail, attitudes des membres, régimes de retraite et paysage politique

a Colline du Parlement a fourni le cadre à la fois rare et inoubliable de l’ouverture du congrès du 10 Octobre de la Confédération canadienne de BAC, où les délégués et dirigeants de l’UI ont visité l’Édifice Administratif de l’Ouest en cours de restauration (voir page 4 pour plus de détails). En plus de la possibilité de parler avec les maçons et maçons pour la pierre de la section 7 de BAC Canada, l’emplacement a suscité un dialogue opportun entre les délégués en ce qui concerne le rôle de BAC dans le marché en croissance de la maçonnerie de conservation dans le pays. Lorsque la Confédération s’est de nouveau réunie plus tard, dans un format de réunion plus traditionnel, à l’appel de son coprésident et responsable de l’activité de la section 7 du Canada, Oliver Swan, les responsables ont fait leur rapport sur l’organisation et les conditions de travail 24 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

de leurs sections locales respectives et entendu plusieurs conférenciers. Richard Hermary de Morneau Shepell, l’actuaire d’IPF Canada, a examiné les résultats actuariels du régime et rejoint frère Swan pour animer une discussion sur les questions économiques, démographiques et législatives connexes, y compris les exigences de l’Employment Pension Plans Act de l’Alberta, qui entrera en vigueur cette année. Gary Crystal, de SF Partnership, a informé la Confédération sur l’état du projet de loi C-377, qui, de l’avis des observateurs les plus raisonnables, cible les syndicats en exigeant qu’ils assument la coûteuse et lourde tâche de poster publiquement leurs comptes détaillés. La dernière fois que le projet de loi a été débattu au Sénat, il a été modifié et renvoyé à la Chambre des communes, mais les députés n’ont jamais débattu du projet de loi révisé. Lorsque

was prorogued – ending the session of Parliament Bill C-377 died on the Order Paper. The Senate can now consider the Bill from square one; or it can send it as is with amendments or return it unchanged (original state). The bill is not expected to be reintroduced before spring. The results of the 2013 Canadian membership survey were presented by BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, who noted these findings: 99 75% of active members reported work availability to be good to excellent; 99 81% of active members reporting they were working full time in their craft; 99 However, members are less optimistic than they have been in the past two years that the work outlook will improve in the next 12 months; 99 Members are growing more concerned about the economy and Prime Minister Harper’s declining approval rating among members reflects this; and 99 Members want to see the Union at all levels focus on increasing work opportunities. le Parlement a été prorogé – mettant fin à la session du Parlement, le projet de loi C-377 a disparu du Feuilleton. Le Sénat peut maintenant reprendre le projet de loi à zéro, l’envoyer tel quel avec des amendements ou le retourner sans changement (dans son état d’origine). Le projet de loi ne devrait pas être repris avant le printemps. Les résultats de l’enquête d’adhésion 2013 du Canada ont été présentés par le secrétaire-trésorier de BAC, Henry Kramer, qui a noté les résultats suivants : 99 75 % des membres actifs ont signalés une bonne à excellente disponibilité de travail; 99 81 % des membres actifs ont déclaré travailler à plein temps dans leur métier; 99 Toutefois, les membres sont moins optimistes que dans les deux dernières années quant à voir la perspective de travail s’améliorer dans les 12 prochains mois; 99 Ils sont de plus en plus préoccupés par l’économie, et la baisse de la cote de confiance du premier ministre Harper parmi les membres le reflète; et 99 Les députés veulent voir le syndicat - à tous les niveaux - se concentrer sur l’augmentation des possibilités de travail.

LOCAL COMPASS

Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/DC

Local 1 MD/VA/DC President Scott Garvin, left, presents 40-year member Barbara Moore with her service award in June 2013.

Forty-year member Eligio Santamaria, left, with Local 1 President Scott Garvin, receives his service award.

Twenty-five-year member Charlie Mitchell, left, and Local 1 President Scott Garvin.

Local 6 Wisconsin

Fifty-year member James Booth proudly displays his Gold Card.

Wayne Paugel, a 50-year member of Local 6, poses with his Gold Card.

Forty-year member Dennis Schmidt, right, and 25-year member Jeff Cherek receive their service awards.

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LOCAL COMPASS

Local 3 Washington/Idaho/Montana  Fifty-year member Delbert Bailey, right, accepts his Gold Card from Field Representative Marlin Overton.

Fifty-year members Wayne Landkammer, left, and Dave Christensen proudly display their Gold Cards.

Lynn “Chip” Rolfe, left, celebrates achieving 40 years of BAC service with his son, fellow Local 3 member Chris Rolfe.

Gold Card recipient, 50-year-member Marvin Zinke, right, with Local 3 President Tim Thompson.

 Field Representative Marlin Overton, left, presents 50-year member Duane Shipman with his Gold Card.

Forty-year member and Local 3 Vice Chair Dave Paske, right, and 25-year member Scott Dillon receive their service awards.

The Local 3 members pictured above were honored last year between June and December. On February 1st, the Local entered another chapter in its storied history, joining Local 1 WA to form Local 2 WA/ID/MT, one of three Locals to comprise the newly created BAC Pacific Northwest ADC. Tim Thompson has been named Financial/Recording Secretary of Local 2, and will serve on the ADC’s Executive Committee and as an ADC Field Representative. Marlin Overton will also serve as an ADC Field Representative. 26 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Local 2 Michigan  Fifty-year member Bruce Price was presented with his Gold Card at Local 2 MI’s semiannual meeting in Lansing on November 2, 2013. From left, Local 2 Field Representative Jim Budd, President Mark King, Brother Price, and Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath.

Local 2 MI, now the affiliate name for recently consolidated Locals 1 and 9 MI, was also the previous name of BAC’s former Detroit-area Local, which was restructured in 1994. From left is current Local 2 President Mark King with retiree Jim McNeilly, the last Business Manager of the former Local 2.

The Detroit Chapter of Local 2 MI held a meeting to honor members’ dedicated service on December 4, 2013. From left, Local 2 President Mark King, 40-year members Gene Humphrey and Mario Tiberia, and Field Representative Chuck Kukawka.

Front row from left, 25-year members Mark Anderson, Brad Petz, Jeff Sack, Bob Loyselle, Tom Puruleski, Jr., Michael Synder, Steve Grimshaw, Gary Melford, Ron Schaefer, and Jean Pieniadz. Back row from left, Local 2 President Mark King, 25-year members Scott Yax, Nevin Prichard III, Michael Williams, Charles Jackson, Ron Berger, Marvin Curtiss, Tom Phillips, Matt Suwinski, Jeff Laurain, Bill Olszewski, Larry Wagner, Tony Bicego, and Field Representatives Frank Rodriguez, and Chuck Kukawka. Brother Kukawka was also observing his 25-year milestone as a BAC member.

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IN MEMORIAM

December

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

Death Benefit Claims for December 2013 Total Amount Paid Total Union Labor Life Claims Total Death Benefits Total Number of Claims Average Age Average Years of Membership MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

$77,400.00 $2,000.00 $75,400.00 42 78.98 51.60 YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Anderson, David W. - 21, IL

Augustyn, Sr., Stanley F. - 04, IN/KY

Bannister, Charles A. - 08, NB

B, CM, M, P

Brons, Kenneth N. - 01, WA

Buyatt, Lloyd T. - 08, WI

Comuzzi, Duilio F. - 08, NB

CM, TL, TW

Coopersmith, John J. - 03, CA

Cucinella, Joseph G. - 02, MI

TW, TL

Czernow, Ivan - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, M

Doke, Ralph W. - 08, WI

Eisenheim, Manfred M. - 03, WI

B, TL

Fernandez, Reynaldo - 01, NY

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Stout, Sr., Jesse S. - 01, NE

Summers, Jack G. - 56, IL

Swanson, Robert W. - 74, IL

Worden, Calvin G. - 07, WI

B, M

January Death Benefit Claims for January 2014 Total Amount Paid Total Union Labor Life Claims Total Death Benefits Total Number of Claims Average Age Average Years of Membership MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

Abernathy, Charles L. - 07, CO Adler, Herman G. - 02, MI

$245,050.00 $2,000.00 $243,050.00 135 81.12 51.70 YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

CM, P

Anderson, Arvid C. - 01, MN/ND

CM, CB

Arnold, Sr., Hervey W. - 01, MN/ND

B, M

Arzilli, Ronald - 01, NY

Asato, Carl S. - 01, HI

Fox, Daniel L. - 01, NY

Audette, Jean D. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM

Freiermuth, Arthur G. - 01, MN/ND

B, M

Benne, Albert J. - 01, MO

Gallo, Anthony M. - 01, NY

Blataric, James J. - 18, CA

Gymoty, Albert F. - 04, NJ

B, CM

Boehling, Willi K. - 01, ON

CM, P

Hill, Larry E. - 13, NV

Brescia, Nicholas J. - 05, NY

Hollon, Charles E. - 02, MI

GU, MS, W, CM

Brewer, Sr., Fred C. - 08, SE

Houston, Thomas J. - 01, NY

Buccella, Salvatore - 01, NY

Bucci, Sr., Frank J. - 05, OH

Burke, James P. - 03, IA

B, M, MM

Busbee, Wallace R. - 03, AZ/NM

Johnides, Paul M. - 40, OH

Kern, John C. - 06, IL

Loppnow, Robert J. - 08, WI

B, M

Lorenti, Elmondo F. - 08, SE

B, CM

Masi, William A. - 09, PA

Minkler, Allen T. - 02, DE/NJ

Morrissett, Richard H. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Nalley, Jr., Charles B. - 08, SE

B, M, MM

O'Neill, William - 02, MI

B, M

Orebaugh, Leo W. - 15, MO/KS Owens, Herbert F. - 08, SE Pedersen, Alex B. - 01, AB Pellegrini, Giacomo - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Cadek, Frank L. - 01, NE

Cameron, Harvey - 21, IL

Caradec, Andre R. - 05, NY

Cardamone, Michael J. - 21, IL

Carnevale, Joseph P. - 18, CA

Caso, Antonio - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, M

Cassiere, Joseph F. - 01, NY

Castagnari, Leo D. - 09, PA

Cherny, John - 01, MN/ND

Christenson, Paul A. - 01, MN/ND

Christopher, William J. - 08, SE

B, M, W

Ciancaglini, Louis A. - 03, NY

B, CM, M, P

Cibulka, Sr., John B. - 21, IL

Conley, John L. - 08, SE

Coran, Rudolph A. - 09, PA

Cornwell, Richard L. - 02, MI

B, M

Cozzi, Michael J. - 21, IL

B B, CM

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Santos, Manuel - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

M, B

Saporito, Ross J. - 05, OH

Sorbo, Pasquale - 01, NY

Spagnolo, Reno - 21, IL

Steele, Lindsay - 02, AB

Stohr, Robert S. - 03, WA/ID/MT

B, M

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MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

MEMBERSHIP

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

DeMarco, Frank J. - 03, NY

B, CM, W

Maraldo, Dino J. - 04, IN/KY

Demro, Marvin T. - 21, IL

Marchese, Sr., Victor - 08, OH

Dennison, William G. - 08, OH

Markovitz, Charles - 04, CA

Devries, Robert H. - 02, MI

Matess, Hans W. - 03, CA

Dimmitt, Billy D. - 01, NE

Matter, Richard H. - 08, WI

Dodson, Gerald G. - 04, NJ

McGowan, Andrew J. - 05, NJ

B, CM, P, W

Dudrick, John - 08, SE

Merry, Marlin W. - 01, SD

B, M

Dyer, Donald L. - 04, IN/KY

Meza, Anthony A. - 03, CA

Eckhardt, Sr., Donald L. - 18, CA

Migneault, Claude - 04, QC

Minick, Angus W. - 04, IN/KY

Eddy, Jr., George R. - 10, OH

B, M

Edward, Jr., Charles E. - 05, OK/AR/TX

Newlin, George C. - 04, IN/KY

Emery, Leroy - 01, MN/ND

Nugent, John - 01, NY

Eugene, Yves - 08, SE

Nykamp, Theodor - 02, MI

Evans, Richard M. - 01, NE

B, M

O'Hair, Royce J. - 01, WA

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Feltner, Raymond - 18, OH/KY

Olivia, Raymond J. - 01, CT

Ferri, Dominic F. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Ortez, Nelvyn C. - 01, NY

Fink, Frank E. - 04, CA

B, M

Owen, Donald L. - 01, MN/ND

Fisher, Karl N. - 03, IA

Palazzo, James P. - 02, NY/VT

Followell, Sr., Kenneth L. - 04, IN/KY

Palumbo, Joseph D. - 01, CT

B, CM

Frank, Sr., William J. - 02, DE/NJ

Patton, William C. - 01, MN/ND

Gilroy, Andrew T. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Pepitone, Vito A. - 21, IL

B, M

Giorgini, Corrado - 01, MN/ND

Pettifer, Thomas C. - 01, WA

Gonzalez, Bartolo V. - 18, CA

Phelps, James F. - 07, CO

Pond, Franklin V. - 08, SE

Gorchinsky, John - 05, PA

B, M

Gorman, John J. - 21, IL

Reichert, William G. - 05, NJ

Gracilieri, Ulise - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Reiter, Eugene E. - 05, PA

Grassi, Joseph - 04, NJ

B, CM, P

Roman, Louis - 40, OH

Hall, Victor L. - 08, SE

Salvucci, Nazzareno - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, M

Handley, George - 04, IN/KY

Samuelson, James W. - 04, IN/KY

Harrigan, Jr., Charles F. - 04, NJ

Schafranek, Stefan - 21, IL

B, M

Hayman, Ellwood L. - 06, OH

Scherer, Sidney A. - 03, OH

Henry, Charles - 08, SE

Sharp, Gervais S. - 08, SE

B, CM, RE

Hines, Gerald D. - 03, OH

Shaw, Robert V. - 15, MO/KS

Hodgson, Garfield L. - 01, AB

Shields, Edwin C. - 07, NY/NJ

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Hughes, Edward A. - 03, WA/ID/MT

Siganoc, Stephen M. - 01, NY

Husu, Vesa O. - 02, BC

Singh, Surjit - 01, NY

Janicki, Frank P. - 21, IL

Sloviak, James E. - 09, PA

Jenrich, John E. - 21, IL

Smith, Russell G. - 08, IL

Jezowski, Edward T. - 02, MI

TL, TW

Smith, Thomas A. - 04, IN/KY

Johnson, William L. - 01, MN/ND

Smothermon, Hermon S. - 05, OK/AR/TX

Sommer, Bernard F. - 04, IN/KY

Kay, Daniel L. - 01, AK

Kossow, Armond A. - 01, MN/ND

Stapleton, Alfred P. - 08, SE

Stearns, Rodney G. - 04, IN/KY

B, CH

Strate, Sr., William R. - 03, CA

Kuboi, Harry M. - 01, HI

Lamprecht, August - 04, IN/KY

Larkin, Jerry V. - 01, MN/ND

B, M

Turner, Sr., Lonnie W. - 08, SE

Leakakos, James T. - 21, IL

Tuzikow, Michael G. - 09, PA

Leischen, Frederick P. - 01, NY

Uecke, James D. - 02, MI

B, CM, M

Leon, Wilfred M. - 01, NS

Ulsh, Richard R. - 05, NJ

Long, Jr., Wendell - 03, OH

Whytock, John B. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, P

Lussier, Aime J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

P, PC, CH, CM

Williams, Charles P. - 15, MO/KS

MacDonald, Edward J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Yartym, Richard A. - 03, NY

B, CM, P

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MEMBERS AT WORK

Journal BAC

ISSUE 1 / 2014

B AC • 620 F ST R E ET, N.W. • WA S HI N GTON, D.C. 20004

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