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Applications Open for 2017 Canadian Bates Scholarship Program

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he 2017 Canadian Bates Scholarship Program is now open to sons and daughters of BAC Canadian members. To be considered for the scholarship, a student must be the son or daughter of a Canadian BAC member in good standing of a Canadian BAC Local, and a graduating high school senior who plans to attend college in the fall of 2017.

Administered by Universities Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, this annual program selects three students and grants each a stipend of either $1500 CDN or $1200 CDN per year for up to four consecutive years, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

More detailed program information, along with the application form, is available in both English and French on BAC’s website: www.bacweb.org. If you have questions about the Bates Scholarship, please call BAC’s Education Office toll-free at 1-888-880-8222, ext. 3887, or email askbac@bacweb.org.

The application deadline is May 15, 2017.

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IN THIS ISSUE 18 Legislative & Political

1 President’s Message

2 Mensaje Del Presidente 3 Construction Outlook 7 Apprentices 8 Members at Work 10 IMI and IMTEF 1 2 News In Brief 15 Legislative & Political 16 Safety & Health 18 International Funds 20 Canada 21 Sporting Life 24 Local Compass 27 Retirees 28 In Memoriam

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Elections Have Consequences

ast year, as the November election approached,

In Congress, a union-busting National Right-to-Work

our Union did everything we could to educate

law has already been introduced, as have bills attacking

our members about the importance of the

Davis-Bacon prevailing wage protections, and Project

election and the issues at stake. Our efforts

Labor Agreements. Things are even worse at the state level,

paid off. Our membership responded with a record voter

where Republicans hold 69 of the 99 state legislative cham-

turnout on Election Day. But unfortunately, as we all

bers, and 33 governorships. Since November’s election,

know, the results of the election were not what we had

two states – Missouri and Kentucky – have already enacted

been hoping for.

State Right-to-Work free rider laws, bringing the number

Elections have consequences,

of free rider states to 28. A number of

and we are seeing and experiencing

other states are moving legislation to

the consequences of this election, as

eliminate or weaken state prevailing

anti-labor and anti-worker policies are

wage laws (see page 15 for more

being put into place at both the federal

information). Even the Democratic

and state levels. The political climate

Governor of Connecticut, Molloy, has

right now is perilous. The most recent

proposed adjusting the threshold of the

federal election, along with the persistent

prevailing wage law in that state.

erosion of the Democratic Party in state-

We will do everything we can

houses across the nation, has placed the

to push back against this anti-labor

labor movement in the weakest position

agenda. As always, we stand ready to

that it has occupied in generations.

At the federal level, President Trump has already

work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who supports the priorities of our members and the labor movement.

repealed an Executive Order that prevented companies who

But when politicians attack critical protections for

routinely violate labor laws from being rewarded with federal

workers, we will hold them accountable, regardless of party

contracts. Many other important rules and Executive Orders

affiliation.

Given these political challenges, we are in a very

are in jeopardy, perhaps none more important than the Silica Rule, issued by the Department of Labor last March. Even

precarious position. With redistricting coming up in 2020,

though the Silica Rule improves protections for millions of

the elections in the next three years will be critical. But as

workers including BAC members, who are exposed to silica

the longest serving continuous union in North America,

dust that causes silicosis or lung cancer, it has been challenged

we have always been able to embrace challenges like these.

in court, and the Trump Administration has not indicated

In good times or bad, we will continue fighting for our

whether they will defend the rule.

members tooth and nail.

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MENSA JE DEL PRESIDENTE

Las elecciones tienen consecuencias

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l año pasado, a medida que se acercaban las elecciones de noviembre, nuestro Sindicato hizo todo lo posible para educar a nuestros miembros sobre la importancia de las elecciones y lo que estaba en juego. Nuestros esfuerzos rindieron frutos.

Los miembros del sindicato respondieron con una participación electoral nunca antes vista el día de las elecciones. Pero desafortunadamente, como todos sabemos, los resultados de las elecciones no fueron los que esperábamos.

Las elecciones tienen consecuencias y estamos viendo y viviendo las consecuencias de estas elecciones como la instauración de políticas antitrabajadores y antisindicales tanto a nivel federal como estatal. El panorama político actual es arriesgado. Las elecciones federales más recientes, junto con la erosión constante del Partido Demócrata en los parlamentos en todo el país, han dejado a los movimientos sindicalistas en la posición más débil que ha tenido en generaciones.

A nivel federal, el presidente Trump ya ha derogado la Orden Ejecutiva que evitaba que las compañías que violaban de forma rutinaria los derechos de los trabajadores obtuvieran contratos federales. Muchas otras normas importantes y Órdenes Ejecutivas están en riesgo, incluso quizás la más importante, la Regla de sílice, emitida por el Departamento de Trabajo el pasado marzo. A pesar de que la Regla de sílice mejora la protección de millones de trabajadores que incluyen a los miembros de BAC, expuestos a polvo de sílice que causa silicosis o cáncer de pulmón, se ha impugnado en el tribunal y la administración Trump no ha indicado si defenderán la regla.

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En el Congreso, ya se ha introducido una ley nacional de Derecho a Trabajar en contra de los sindicatos, así como otras leyes que atacan las protecciones actuales a los salarios de la ley Davis-Bacon y los Contratos de Mano de Obra. La situación ha empeorado a nivel estatal, en el que los republicanos tienen 69 de 99 de las asambleas estatales y 33 gobernaciones.

Desde las elecciones de noviembre, dos estados (Missouri y Kentucky) ya han promulgado leyes polizón de Derecho a Trabajar estatales, lo que lleve el número de estados polizón a 28.

Algunos otros estados están moviendo legislación para eliminar o debilitar las leyes actuales estatales de salarios (ver la página 15 para más información). Incluso el gobernador demócrata de Connecticut, Molloy, ha propuesto ajustar el umbral de la ley actual de salarios en ese estado.

Haremos todo lo posible para hacer retroceder este plan antisindical. Como siempre, estamos dispuestos a trabajar con cualquier persona, sea demócrata o republicana, que apoye las prioridades de nuestros miembros y del movimiento sindicalista. Pero cuando los políticos atacan protecciones esenciales a los trabajadores, los haremos responsables sin importar su partido político.

Debido a estos desafíos políticos, estamos en una situación muy precaria. Con una modificación de los distritos en 2020, las elecciones en los próximos tres años serán muy importantes. Pero como el sindicato continuo que ha servido por mayor tiempo en Norteamérica, siempre hemos sido capaces de asumir desafíos como estos. En las buenas y en las malas, seguiremos peleando por nuestros miembros con uñas y dientes.

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CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK

10 Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2017 EDITOR’S NOTE: The latest Dodge Construction Outlook Report predicts that the total U.S.

construction for 2017 will advance 5% to $713 billion, following gains of 11% in 2015 and 1% in 2016. The article below, reprinted with permission of Construction Dive, highlights 10 construction industry trends, ranging from infrastructure investment to project delivery methods to jobsite safety.

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ith 2016 in the rearview mirror, construction professionals are turning their attention to the year ahead. While construction spending failed to meet analyst expectations last year, economists predict 5% growth in the value of starts in 2017, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

Despite that positive forecast, a feeling of uncertainty continues to loom over the industry. We spoke with experts from various sectors of the construction sector to find out their predictions for 2017. While questions regarding what the

incoming Trump administration means for construction dominated the conversation, they also described the new technologies, project delivery methods and workforce management trends they expect to shape the industry this year.

Here are the top 10 trends to watch in 2017: 1. Collaborative project delivery methods will become more popular

The days of design-bid-build domination might be winding down, as experts expect collaborative approaches to become more common for projects. Design-build, public-

private partnerships and integrated project delivery are three of the most often-cited methods that are altering the industry and are likely to gain ground in 2017.

“There will be a continuing and expanded trend towards project team collaboration. I call that moving from an art to a science,” said Sue Klawans, senior vice president and director of operational excellence and planning at the Gilbane Building Company.

“The owner-architect-contractor, if we happen to build a good relationship, it’s an art. All the research and demonstrated achievements are coming from starting to organize thoughts about that and figure out what are the factors that allow a team to collaborate better.”

The design-build process consolidates the design and construction phases into one contract, while the less common IPD arrangement involves the owner, architect, contractor and other project stakeholders entering into a single contract in which they collectively determine project goals, costs, risksharing and compensation.

“Design-build is taking hold,” said Michael Vardaro, managing

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CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK partner at Zetlin & De Chiara. “It allows more collaboration and gets you to the completed product much faster.”

On the public sector side, P3s involve a government entity hiring a group from the private sector to design, finance and build a large project. That group will then operate and maintain the facility for years before turning it back over to the owner.

“It’s taken a few years, but [P3s] have definitely caught on in the United States. [Agencies] just don’t know how to do it,” said William Eliopoulos, head of the construction industry practice at Rutan & Tucker. “As a delivery method, they’re used to the old traditional way.

This is new. They’re giving up a little more control, which is a good thing. They’re going to rely now on a private developer to do some of the things they used to do themselves.”

2. The labor shortage will continue to plague the industry

One trend that the industry hoped would fade away is, instead, raging on. The skilled labor shortage is a major concern for firms across the U.S. as employers struggle to staff their job sites. “If the economy stays strong and there’s continued investment in infrastructure, I don’t see the shortage going away,” Klawans said.

This trend is lingering after a huge chunk of the construction workforce were forced to leave the industry for other jobs during the recession when their work disappeared. Between April 2006 and January 2011, the construction industry eliminated more than 40% of its work force, cutting nearly 2.3 million jobs.

Unfortunately, a significant portion of those workers haven’t returned.

A lack of technical training in schools and less emphasis on the trades are also contributing to a smaller pool of workers entering the industry. Combined with an aging workforce, those factors are creating a struggle for construction firms seeking employees for positions ranging from skilled trades to managerial roles.

Aside from the long-term implications of a dwindling labor pool, firms are feeling the immediate impacts of the worker shortage, as it can lead to higher costs and longer project schedules.

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On the positive side, Klawans noted that the current dearth of workers presents an opportunity for young people choosing a career path. “It presents an exciting opportunity for people with skills and capabilities but who have not traditionally had access to a well-paying job,” she said. “This industry has a lot of them, in the trades and project management.”

3. T he feeling of uncertainty will linger under the new administration

Last year was defined by uncertainty, as construction firms awaited the results of the presidential election. The next administration has the power to significantly alter regulations, taxes, labor policy and countless other aspects of business.

With Donald Trump winning the election, many firms were cautiously optimistic about his construction and development background, his promises to cut regulations and his massive infrastructure proposal.

However, experts say the feeling of uncertainty hasn’t disappeared — and likely won’t in the months to come. That fear of the unknown could keep owners from starting or continuing new projects.

“I don’t know if anybody can predict what the new administration will really do,” said Gina Vitiello, construction attorney at Chamberlain Hrdlicka. “There’s a sense of uncertainty among contractors. If I’m planning on a major contract and it might not go forward, that’s a little scary.”

Some experts are concerned about possible trade conflicts with China and other countries — which could rock the U.S. economy and raise material prices — as well as the impact of stricter immigration policies on the construction labor force.

“I worry our industry is going to be so tied to the administration, which is not a status quo administration,” said Stuart Meurer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Windover Construction.

“I’m fearful of people’s reaction to it. I think it’ll curtail construction in 2018.”

4. Offsite/modular construction will gain a stronger foothold in the market

Offsite construction, also called modular or prefab, isn’t new to the industry. However, experts predict the building method will

grow in 2017 as quality, time and labor concerns make alternatives to traditional construction methods more attractive.

“There’s always an emphasis on condensing the construction schedule of a project and saving cost — two very important points in any development scenario,” Vardaro said. “Modular has the ability to suppress schedule. If you’re fabricating a module in a factory, sometimes it’s easier to maintain quality control. You don’t have to deal with weather.”

One obstacle holding offsite back from stronger growth has been the industry’s slow-to-evolve nature, but Julian Anderson, president of Rider Levett Bucknall, believes the method is starting to overcome that hurdle.

“It’s one of those things that people figured out would be a good thing to do.

I’ve seen the problem being that no one wants to be the first to do it. If I’m the first and it fails, I’m an idiot,” he said.

“Things change slowly in construction.

Once something is embedded, then it takes off pretty quickly.”

Klawans noted that the first element of modular to take off in the industry are HVAC assemblies created offsite.

Those contractors are finding that offsite methods allow them to reduce hours onsite, improve efficiency and perform more subassemblies than in the past, according to Klawans. She said that as more firms utilize offsite construction, they will see the benefits, and other companies will in turn try out the method.

5. Construction firms are cautiously optimistic for a future infrastructure spending boost

Infrastructure spending saw major play during the 2016 campaign, with President-elect Donald Trump proposing a $1 trillion infrastructure plan over 10 years. Although light on details so far, the plan involves trading an 82% tax break for private equity investment in revenuegenerating infrastructure projects.

That emphasis on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure shone a spotlight on the construction industry, as a lack of steady federal funding has left many contractors uncertain about when their next projects will start. With a potential

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$1 trillion funding infusion, companies in that sector are optimistic about the years ahead — if Trump and Congress are able to agree on a path forward.

“When Trump says at his victory speech he wants to put $1 trillion into infrastructure and mentions public-private partnerships, that gets everybody excited,” Eliopoulos said. “His plan is short on details, so it’s difficult to tell exactly what he’s got in mind.”

The impact of such a massive infrastructure plan goes beyond firms in the infrastructure sector, according to Meurer.

“Anybody that does both might focus more on [infrastructure projects] and allow opportunities for the other projects to spread to the market,” creating a boon for firms in the vertical construction business, he said.

6. IoT holds the potential to revolutionize the job site

The Internet of Things encapsulates several aspects of the construction tech landscape, including equipment and employee tracking, wearables, drone

surveying and other information collected on the job site. As contractors and subs continue their quest to cut costs and improve efficiencies, many are turning to IoT options to improve site operations.

Garrett Harley, director of engineering and construction strategy for Oracle, said he tends to combine the terms IoT and business intelligence. “It’s the aggregation and collection going into a central repository where you can make intelligent decisions based on what you’re collecting,” he said.

“All those decisions are just a way of moving something from a manual process to seeing that information in real-time.”

Wearables, for instance, can track workers in the field and ensure that they’re protected from or at least aware of job site hazards and other potential injuries, and equipment sensors can monitor whether machinery is in need of repair.

Willy Schlacks, president at EquipmentShare, pointed to labor tracking as a major technology trend poised to take off in construction. “The amount of waste in labor mistakes or labor fraud is enormous in the construc

tion industry,” he said. “The adoption [of labor tracking technology] is going to be pretty quick because there’s such a strong correlation to the bottom line.”

Along with increased use of new technologies comes the need for interoperability. Firms still struggle to find solutions that take all of the information collected from different devices and sensors, and then translate it into quality information.

“The challenges become where you reach the point where there’s this tidal wave of information,” said Tony Colonna, senior vice president for innovative construction solutions at Skanska USA. “Being able to transform a lot of disconnected information into what we’ll call the actionable, something that gives me context, takes data from multiple sources and turns it into data we can use.”

Harley said he believes the construction industry is still in the process of embracing new technologies, with a group of progressive contractors leading the way.

Companies that fail to keep up with the newest technologies risk getting left behind.

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CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK 7. Construction costs will rise due to materials and labor

One of the most common concerns industry experts cited for 2017 is the escalating cost of doing business. With rising material and labor costs, firms will likely struggle to maintain their margins in the coming year.

Contractors have been expecting an impending bump in material costs after several years of relatively flat growth. The Associated Builders and Contractors called the most recent decline in material prices “the calm before the storm.”

“We’re already starting to see escalation in materials creep back in,” Meurer said. “We knew it would be coming, and we knew it would be a big factor in 2017.” He added that inflation is also a concern going forward because it could put the brakes on new projects in the coming years.

Anderson noted that construction costs continue to outpace inflation, which is a trend that he believes will “become unglued” at some point. “You can’t keep pushing up the cost of construction without having people put off construction,” he said. “The developers and builders have to keep pushing up their prices to the end user, and eventually the end user gets sick of it.”

On the labor side, the skilled-worker shortage has led to employers raising average pay higher than the national average. Experts say that increasing workforce costs — which include recruiting and wage costs for current employees — will cut into contractors’ bottom lines.

8. VR/AR tech will pick up steam

Virtual and augmented reality technology is one of the most buzzed-about trends in the construction tech space, as it can enhance collaboration among project stakeholders before building begins.

VR and AR can allow the construction team to detect errors ahead of time and avoid costly mistakes. They also have the potential to improve job site safety, such as letting managers and workers view job site conditions without subjecting them to safety hazards.

For example, researchers at the Institute for Computation in Engineering

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at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany are training workers on VR versions of job sites. And in September, construction giant Bechtel joined forces with Human Condition Safety to offer VR immersion safety training.

Klawans sees the potential for combining VR/AR and modeling. “There are other shiny pennies, but I think there’s a ton of value to be leveraged from VR/AR.” Colonna said that with virtual reality, the “cool” factor is still somewhat outweighed by high implementation costs.

“You can see a lot of very sophisticated presentations, but the challenge is with the software platforms today,” he said. “It’s kind of cost prohibitive to use that on a regular basis. It’s in more of early deployment.”

9. The sustainable construction movement will consider changing its message

The incoming Trump administration has implications beyond infrastructure, as sustainable building leaders are now considering the possibility of altering their messaging to ensure the movement continues.

“It’s really important not to lose the gains of the past by clinging to the way we talk about things,” said Beth Heider, chief sustainability officer at Skanska USA. “It’s really important to look at the work that we’ve done under the umbrella of sustainability and continue with that work and just recognize that there are lots of ways to articulate what we’re achieving.”

Heider said she believes the industry should put less emphasis on the climate change implications of sustainable construction and focus more on the bottom line, as resiliency and highperforming buildings can lower energy costs and create jobs.

“The new administration has probably been a wakeup call to the nation that all perspectives don’t feel as if they’re heard,” she said. “That also means you’ve got folks across the country who we aren’t communicating with. This gives us an opportunity to communicate the value of smart, high-performing buildings and infrastructure in a way that can be understood by more people.”

Both Heider and Vardaro are optimistic that sustainable construction and the green building movement will continue to make strides in 2017. Vardaro said the year ahead will bring “the next step of building green,” with more owners and tenants demanding energy-efficient features in new buildings. Sustainable construction, he said, will be more of the norm rather than the exception going forward.

10. Construction firms will face increased scrutiny and prosecution of safety and fraud incidents

The construction industry continues to face increased scrutiny for safety violations and incidents amid a building boom. Experts predict that 2017 will see continued heightened attention to job site safety from agencies and law enforcement.

One of the most notable cases of 2016 in the industry involved the death of 22-year-old worker Carlos Moncayo, who was killed in an excavation collapse at a New York City job site. The general contractor on the project, Harco Construction, was charged with criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter and was ordered to pay $10,000.

Despite some claims that it is an overreach to criminally prosecute contractors for accidents like Moncayo’s, authorities have ramped up their efforts to ensure job site safety. In response to the Moncayo incident as well as other safety and corruption issues in the city’s construction industry, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance set up the Construction Fraud Task Force in 2015, which investigates safety, fraud and other legal violations.

“All firms will face greater scrutiny of accidents, including potential criminal prosecution for workplace injuries that in the past may have been treated solely as traditional accidents,” said Brian Gardner, chairman of Cole Schotz’s Construction Services Department.

Gardner added that construction companies should also expect increased attention to fraudulent practices in the years ahead, as wage and billing practices are becoming “criminally scrutinized” more often.

APPRENTICES

BAC Apprentices Place Top at the Masonry Skills Challenge

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n January 18th, BAC apprentices competed at the 2017 Masonry Skills Challenge and placed in all skill levels during the annual Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Convention at the World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

A showcase of skills training in the masonry industry, the Masonry Skills Challenge brought together bricklayer apprentices from union and non-union programs from across the country, who

competed at first-, second-, and third-year skill levels. First-year level is for those who are just entering the trade; second-year level is for more experienced newcomers, and third-year level is for those who are about to enter the workforce as journeylevel craftworkers. Contestants of each level were given a project to build appropriate to their craft skills; contestants were not aware of the projects in advance.

According to MCAA, the judges were impressed with the quality of

the apprentices’ construction, and had the tough decision of choosing the winners. After a fierce three-hour competition, David McWilliams of Local 9 Pennsylvania, Chris Dubief of Local 4 California and Ben Grzegorczyk of Local 2 Michigan placed first, second, and third respectively in the third-year skill level.

Travis Buda of Local 2 Michigan took third place in the second-year skill level while Victor Walls of Local 18 Ohio finished second in the first-year skill level.

Clockwise, from top left, Local 18 Ohio member Victor Walls, second-place winner in the first-year skill level; Local 2 Michigan member Travis Buda, third place winner in the second-year skill level; Local 9 Pennsylvania member David McWilliams, first-place winner in the third-year skill level; Local 4 California member Chris Dubief, second place winner in the third-year skill level; and Local 2 Michigan member Ben Grzegorczyk, third place winner in the third-year skill level.

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MEMBERS AT WORK

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A glimpse of progress underway at the Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detriot.

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Revitalizing Detroit, One Project at a Time

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or two centuries, the city of Detroit’s motto has been “We hope for better things; it will arise from the ashes.” Today’s Detroit, especially downtown Detroit, is rebounding. A string of construction projects are underway, and BAC Local 2 Michigan members are seizing this opportunity.

The development of the $650-million Little Caesars Arena is one of the key projects. It is the centerpiece of the District Detroit, a 50-block sports and entertainment district including mixed-use office space, green space, a hotel, retail and residential buildings adjacent to the Arena on Woodward Avenue and Henry Street.

Scheduled to be completed in September, the Little Caesars Arena will serve as the new home of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and countless other sports, entertainment and community events.

Over 70 bricklayers, cement masons, and tile setters of BAC Local 2 Michigan,

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employed by signatory contractors Dixon, Inc. (Detroit, MI), Barton Malow Co. (Southfield, MI), Artisan Tile, Inc. (Brighton, MI), and Boston Tile (Detroit, MI), are working on the project.

The choice of using multi-type, localsupplied brick makes the arena visually unique yet cohesive with other buildings in the city. There are seventeen types of standard-size brick and six kinds of thin brick being used, adding up to a total of over 750,000 brick throughout the project. “These brick are sourced from all around the Great Lakes and other states, and are manufactured by three local brick suppliers – Glen-Gery, Belden, and Brick Tec,” said Bill Curtis, Dixon’s superintendent for the District Detroit project and member of BAC Local 2 Michigan. “The bond patterns, at many locations, range from Flemish, vertical, running, rowlock, and soldiers, with many piers and recessed projections. If you drive through the city, you will see unique yet similar designs on different buildings.”

And it’s not just brick. The entire District Detroit project has just under 200,000 concrete masonry units and 16,000 ground face masonry units. An immense amount of cast stone, natural granite, and precast concrete are also used, including 4,000 pieces of cast stone and over 250 pieces of precast concrete. In addition, the two signatory tile contractors have worked on six levels with a total of 250,000 square feet of tiles. There are 75 different types of tile, ranging from porcelain, ceramic and a 3’x 8’ large format laminam tile. BAC Local 2 MI members have installed 65,000 square feet of terrazzo floors and five staircases that have terrazzo treads, risers and landings.

A total of over 750,000 brick are used throughout the project.

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Chuck Kukawka, President of BAC Local 2 Michigan, said using multiple materials and changes in cavity depth present inevitable challenges for craftworkers on the job, but BAC members are always up for new challenges. “Our skilled craftworkers have been outperforming on the job. They have the craft skills in hand and the safety in mind.

They are working from 40 feet under the ground to 85 feet in the air. They are truly the best hands in the business,” Kukawka said.

It is also worth noting that the District Detroit project is a community effort aiming to provide jobs, apprenticeships, and opportunities to Detroiters.

“Many of my foremen are young men, running work for the first time. Thanks to our union apprenticeship and training programs, they have been able to step out of their comfort zone and exceed expectations,” said Curtis, who plans to retire after this project. A member of BAC for 26 years, Curtis has worked on many major projects throughout the state.

“After building projects such as the “Big House” at the University of Michigan and Spartan Stadium Expansion at Michigan State University, this job has topped them all,” he added. “From this job on, our apprentices have become the future superstars of this industry.”

BAC members are rebuilding the city of Detroit, one project at a time. While Detroit is reviving, this young generation of BAC members is flourishing through projects like the Little Caesars Arena and many more to come.

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Bricklayers of BAC Local 2 Michigan on the jobsite. Front row from left, Bill Curtis, Tim Murray, Gus Gonzalez, Robert Williams, Ivan O’Neal, Paris Chavois, Mike Vig, Aaron Matheney, Carl Garrett Jr., Cortland King, Jim Schmidlin Jr., Jim Schmidlin Sr., Tom Hugo; second row from left, Don Clay, Bryan Kimmel, Mike Penny, Jeff Regan, Dave Hargan, Mike Accorsi, Dennis Hogan, Joel Woodward, John Alastra, Brian Halley, Greg McQueen, Marty Miller, Rick Halley; back row from left, Kenny Hintz, Josh Causey, Jose Gonzalez, Chris Held, Craig Berens, Zach Cook, Eric McCreary, Dashawn Mays, Michael Underwood, Dave Blom, Jeremy Hardwick, and Brian Vandervennet.

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Tile setters of BAC Local 2 Michigan on the jobsite. From left, Chris Burns, Kevin Kirkland, Muharem Bravic, Marcell Brevard, William Bush, Joey Spencer, Josh Williams, Dan Erdmann, Robert Bible, Rayvon Burroll, Andy Kornoski, Fred Pagac, Mike Beliger, Ron Mann, Shaun Gajewski, George Becker, Joe Mendez Jr., Quintin Dorrough, Kevin Morris, Matt Shumard, Erick Edwards, Paul Wygant, Don Frost, Terrence Hunter, Grant Eddy, Zoran Vukovic, Todd Jury, Jason Norris, Mike Fry, Aaron Pistor, Joe Bono, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Dontaye McCollough, and Rodney Gillean.

Olympia Development of Michigan

BAC Local 2 MI bricklayers Craig Berens, above, and Dennis Hogan, right, laying brick on the Little Caesars Arena jobsite.

Olympia Development of Michigan

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IMI & IMTEF

Laser Cleaning Technology Expands BAC Work Opportunities

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he growing use of lasers in masonry restoration, as well as advancements in laser technology, offer unique opportunities for BAC members and signatory contractors. The first large-scale masonry laser cleaning project was implemented in 2004 and since then, laser has begun to play an increasing role in highprofile restoration projects.

Laser was selected as the preferred method of cleaning for the West Block of the Canadian Parliament Building in Ottawa, Canada, a 5-year project recently executed by BAC Local 7 Canada members employed by signatory contractors RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc. (Ottawa, ON) and the Limen Group (Toronto and Ottawa/Kingston, ON and Maple Ridge, BC).

Laser is an effective way of cleaning certain types of accumulated surface dirt on various types of masonry, as well as on other materials including metals and wood. Laser is also an environmentallyfriendly cleaning system and is essentially a “dry” means of cleaning, meaning that no water, chemical, or abrasive is required for containment or disposal. The laser ablates, or vaporizes, the surface dirt exposing the cleaned surface beneath.

Laser equipment currently being manufactured is highly sophisticated, portable, and can be calibrated to various levels of cleanliness. This means that the laser operator has more control over the end product of the cleaning process.

It also makes it possible for multiple operators on the project to achieve the same level of cleanliness so that there is no change from operator to operator.

While laser is effective for certain types of surface dirt, it is not a “magic wand” for all types of masonry cleaning projects. In most instances, it is used together with other more common cleaning techniques to address stubborn soiling or areas of masonry that are heavily deteriorated and

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BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC member Virgilio Capela employed by Lorton Stone (Springfield, VA) being trained on proper use of the GC Laser Systems.

need a gentle approach. Laser still faces the challenge of being very expensive.

However, manufacturers are making more of this equipment available for rental, which makes it more cost effective.

In order to address the needs of the industry, BAC, IMI, and IMTEF have been working closely with the major laser manufacturers to develop training on laser use for masonry craftworkers.

The first of these pilot laser training programs was implemented in November 2016 at the National Training Center with BAC Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/ District of Columbia members employed by signatory contractor Lorton Stone of Springfield, VA. This three-day training program involved classroom instructions and hands-on exercises, which enabled the participants to become certified to operate the GC Laser Systems. Programs like this keep BAC craftworkers on the cutting edge of technological advancements and offer signatory contractors an opportunity to bid and secure projects that include a laser cleaning scope.

Demonstration of the circular laser light pattern of the GC Laser Systems.

BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC member Ivan Sieiro employed by Lorton Stone (Springfield, VA) operating the GC Laser Systems at the John Ericsson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

BAC members standing next to a cleaning mockup at the Ericsson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Kneeling from left, Local 1 MD/VA/DC members Virgilio Capela and Ivan Sieiro; standing from left, IMI Director Roy Ingraffia, Local 1 MD/VA/DC members Francisco Abundez, Nelson Portillo, Bartek Dajnowski of GC Lasers and Wil Cersley of Lorton Stone.

Online Degree Program Opens Door to Building Trades Members

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ourneyworkers, apprentices, and seasoned construction workers who are interested in advancing their union careers with higher education in construction management are in luck – Rowan University’s online Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program is designed to help them achieve this goal.

A partnership between North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the 93-year-old Rowan University in New Jersey, this careerorientated degree program is tailored for NABTU members who possess college credits through prior college work or have received college credits for what they have already learned, as well as on-the-job experience in the building and construction trades. Its curriculum is based on

input from the Building Trades and signatory contractors, reflects life in the union construction industry, and provides management skills to supervise, manage, and inspect construction projects.

“This program opens the door to all BAC members who want to advance their education and increase their work opportunities,” says Bob Arnold, IMTEF National Apprenticeship and Training Director.

Following an “earning while learning” model of skilled trades preparation, students who are already working will be able to apply their specialized union training and apprenticeship program knowledge to their coursework and complete the degree within two years.

The online nature of the program makes it accessible nationwide, while providing

opportunities to connect with faculty face to face online. Online School Center has ranked the program as one of the top eight online schools for a B.A. degree in Construction Management, describing it as “an ideal program for journeypersons and seasoned professionals in the construction industry, as well as apprentices who are looking to develop leadership skills and advance their current careers.”

Students admitted to the Rowan program must possess either an Associate’s degree or other earned college credits with at least five years of relevant working experience in the building construction industry, including the completion of a skilled craft registered apprenticeship program. To find out more about the program, please visit www.RowanU.com/Construction.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

BAC Executive Council: “Growing Our Union” Must Be the Highest Priority

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BAC President James Boland said that BAC is the longest serving continuous union in North America because our members have always been able to withstand difficult times and rebuild the Union. He encouraged members of the Executive Council to embrace the challenges the Union is facing. “Organizing is hard work,” Boland said. “But one thing I know about the members of this Union – the one thing I know about everyone in this room – is that we are not afraid of hard work.”

rowing our Union was the theme of the BAC Executive Council’s March meeting in San Diego, CA. To achieve that goal, “we must organize and grow dramatically – in hours, in members, and in the scope of the work performed by our Union,” BAC President James Boland told the Executive Council on the first day of the meeting. “We’re going to rededicate ourselves to organizing for real growth. We’re going to diversify the work we organize, and we’re going to adapt to tomorrow’s construction industry. We’re going to establish member-based organizing committees in each of our Locals, and the IU will back you every step of the way.”

The BAC Executive Council welcomed a line of inspiring guest speakers – Donna Brazile, Former Interim Director of the Democratic National Committee; David Cooper, Senior Economic Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute; Dr. Eden King, Associate Professor of Psychology at George Mason University; Evan Wolfson, President and Founder of Freedom to Marry; and Sean Hinga, Program Director of the State Innovation Exchange.

Donna Brazile, former Interim Director of the Democratic National Committee, spoke to the BAC Executive Council about the 2016 presidential election and the political outlook for the labor movement. A long-term champion of the labor movement, Brazile thanked BAC brothers and sisters for protecting and fighting for the rights of working people. She also encouraged BAC members to be more involved in politics.

“We have a history in this country to encourage our young generation to run for office and be active in politics,” Brazile said. “We cannot lose hope. This is the fight we need to be more engaged in and help people who need us the most.”

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll presenting an update on BAC/IMI projects in the U.S. and Canada.

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David Cooper, Senior Economic Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, shared his research on construction employment and its impact on organizing at the meeting. “Racial composition of construction workers across the country is changing,” Cooper said.

“For unions to remain politically and socially relevant, they must diversify their membership.”

President Boland’s message on “growing our Union” also set the tone for the Council’s deliberations, and for the Joint LaborManagement meeting of the Council, and the Craft Committee meetings that followed.

BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano provided an update on the new silica standard.

“Challenges were raised in the federal circuit courts by both labor to strengthen the standard, and industry to undo the standard,” Scarano said. “We must remain vigilant to protect the standard for which we’ve fought so hard, and help our members understand the standard and know what to expect on their jobsites.”

BAC President and Chair of the Brick and Block Craft Committee James Boland, left, discussing growth opportunities in structural masonry with Bob Thomas, President of the National Concrete Masonry Association.

BAC Executive Vice President Carlos Aquin gave an update on trade jurisdiction.

Sam Biondo, the National Technical Director from Mapei, posed and answered the question that’s regularly on every craftworker’s mind who works on floors – “How flat is flat?” Sam’s engaging presentation highlighted many of the techniques and products available to tile setters and finishers to ensure excellent tile installation and prevent lippage.

At the Plaster Craft Committee, chaired by BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, participants heard from Jim Slawnikowski, General Manager of R.G. Construction Services and Plaster Instructor at DCTC in Addison, IL, on how BAC craftworkers utilized plaster to restore and transform the historic Chicago Athletic Association building.

Bartek Dajnowski, President of G. C. Laser Systems, Inc., delivered an informational presentation on adopting laser cleaning in restoration during the Joint Labor-Management meeting, left, and later provided a detailed explanation of the tool at the Restoration and Retrofit Craft Committee, Co-Chaired by BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll, Caretti Restoration and Preservation Services President and CEO Greg Hess, and BAC Regional Representative John Wurtenburg.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

BAC Regional Directors gave reports on updated collective bargaining agreements, work hours, ongoing projects, and organizing efforts in each region. Clockwise from left, BAC North Central Regional Director Keith Hocevar, Canadian Regional Director Craig Strudwick, South Regional Director Ed Navarro, Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano, and West Regional Director Raymond Keen.

Five retired members of the Council were recognized for their service to the Union’s highest advisory body: retired BAC SecretaryTreasurer Henry Kramer, North Central Regional Director Steve Bailey (not pictured), West Regional Director David Sheppard, Director of the Eastern Missouri Administrative District Council Don Brown, and Local 7 NY/NJ President Tom Lane.

Retired BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer was recognized for his dedicated service to the Union at the Executive Council Meeting. From left, BAC Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Carlos Aquin, Brother Kramer, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll.

Retired West Regional Director David Sheppard was recognized for his dedicated service to the Union at the Executive Council Meeting. From left, BAC Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Carlos Aquin, Brother Sheppard, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll.

Retired Director of the Eastern Missouri Administrative District Council Don Brown was recognized for his dedicated service to the Union at the Executive Council Meeting. From left, BAC Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Carlos Aquin, Brother Brown, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll.

Retired Local 7 NY/NJ President Tom Lane was recognized for his dedicated service to the Union at the Executive Council Meeting. From left, BAC Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Carlos Aquin, Brother Lane, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll.

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LEGISLATIVE & POLITICAL

Members of BAC Local 3 Massachusetts/Maine/New Hampshire/Rhode Island protest outside the State House in Concord, NH in advance of voting the rejected “Right-to-Work” bill.

BAC Members Won a Major Victory in New Hampshire Despite Attacks

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nions are under harsh attack at both the federal and state levels. At the federal level, U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Steve King (R-IA) introduced the so-called “National Right to Work Act” in the 115th Congress on February 1st.

The bill would prohibit workers from being required to join a union while still enjoying the benefits of representation. If enacted, the legislation would make the so-called Right-to-Work law a national standard and would be a major challenge to organized labor.

At the state level, in the few months since November’s election, two states – Missouri and Kentucky – have already enacted the so-called Right-to-Work laws, bringing the number of Free Rider states to 28.

In New Hampshire, working people won a major victory in February when the state House of Representatives rejected the so-called Rightto-Work bill that was supported by Republican

Governor Chris Sununu. Thanks to organized labor, including members of BAC Local 3 Massachusetts/Maine/New Hampshire/Rhode Island, the House defeated the bill by a 200-177 vote, as 32 of the 223 state House Republicans sided with 168 House Democrats to vote down the measure that would weaken unions and hurt workers.

Despite its misleading name, the “Right-to-Work” law does not provide any guarantee of employment for people ready and willing to go to work. Rather, by undermining labor unions’ collective bargaining power, it weakens workplace protections and drives down wages and benefits for all workers. Unions are required to fairly represent all workers in a bargaining unit.

Righ-to-Work laws allow free riders to refuse to pay their fair share for that representation. Studies of Economic Research Institute show that the law does not have any positive impact on job growth.

To stay tuned on this issue, text RTW to 877877.

Protect Prevailing Wage, Protect Our Skilled Workers

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revailing wage repeal efforts are on the rise at the state level, where Republicans hold 69 of 99 state legislative chambers, and 33 governorships. Many states are moving legislation to eliminate or weaken state prevailing wage laws. In the last two years, prevailing wage laws were repealed in Indiana and Kentucky. Connecticut has proposed an increase in the states prevailing wage threshold for remodeling work and new construction. Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Wisconsin are also facing prevailing wage battles.

Opponents of prevailing wage policies claim that the prevailing wage law increases the burden on taxpayers and creates an uneven playing field for small businesses. The reality is that repealing prevailing wage would only cut workers’ wages and breed low-road contactors. A nationwide weakening of prevailing wage laws would reduce national economic output by nearly

$65 billion and result in the loss of over 400,000 jobs in the American labor market, according to a recent study by Illinois Economic Policy Institute and Smart Cities Prevail.

Prevailing wage law is critical to the construction industry for both union and non-union workers. The federal DavisBacon law mandates payment of locally prevailing wages on projects funded by the federal government. Several states have “Little Davis-Bacon Acts” or state prevailing wage mandates.

Studies show that prevailing wage laws are part of a broader set of interrelated institutional arrangements to maintain a strong construction industry, including a stronger emphasis on apprenticeship training, greater workplace safety, higher participation rates in health insurance and retirement coverage, relatively higher unionization rates, and middle-class wages that support working families.

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SAFETY & HEALTH

Masonry r2p Partnership: Research on Silica Controls for Tuckpointing Underway

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A bricklayer apprentice removes mortar while a NIOSH engineer collects air samples.

he Masonry r2p Partnership is increasingly being viewed as the go-to group for advice and support for research on existing and emerging hazards facing the industry. One example is a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) funded research project undertaken at the request of the Partnership to identify tools to control silica dust during tuckpointing – one of the highest silica-generating tasks. NIOSH researchers Alan Echt, Chaolong Qi, and their team are currently evaluating tools, controls and work practices with the potential to protect members from silica exposure and reduce or better eliminate the need for respiratory protection during tuckpointing operations. With input from the Partnership and the support of the Southern Ohio-Kentucky Regional Training Center in Batavia, OH that volunteered space and trainer expertise for the testing, work on this project is moving forward and a related training program will be developed.

At a recent partnership meeting held at International Masonry Institute’s National Training Center, Echt and Qi demonstrated the tools under review and received input from the partners on next steps and suggestions for other tools to include in the study.

Save the Date: 2017 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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he Safety Stand-Down, now entering its fourth year, provides an opportunity for employers, foreman, and supervisors to talk directly to workers about the risk of falls, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations.

Companies can participate by providing a focused toolbox talk on fall prevention, conducting equipment inspections, demonstrating fall protection and procedures, or any number of other activities that educate workers on fall hazards and solutions. To learn more about the history of this event and how to participate, and to order new 2017 hardhat stickers online, visit stopconstructionfalls.com

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BAC/IMI Trainers Participate in Multi-Trade Trainer Noise Survey

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id you know that work-related hearing loss is one of the most common work related illnesses, and workers in the masonry industry are at high risk? One of the first priorities set by the Masonry r2p Partnership was to raise members’ and contractors’ awareness of the risk for hearing loss due to noise levels on their jobsites.

In support of this effort, BAC/IMI trainers joined trainers from other unions in a survey conducted by CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, as part of their Trainers & Researchers United Network (TRU-Net) to learn more about noise-related hazards and related training.

Highlights from the Trainer Noise Survey

When asked to describe their own hearing, more than half (56%) of the trainers said they have some level of hearing loss. Since one sign of hearing damage is “ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears or head,” trainers were asked if they had been bothered by this type of noise lasting 5 minutes or more during the last 12 months.

Interestingly, 17% of the trainers who said their hearing is “Good” in response to the earlier question had experienced these symptoms.

Years in Construction & Hearing Loss % of All Trainers and Those with Hearing Loss by Years in Construction 80% 70%

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A comparison of the trainers’ self-assessment of their hearing to the length of time they had worked in the construction industry showed that the longer they had worked in the industry, the more likely they were to say they suffered from some level of hearing loss.

When asked about the level and type of noise-related training they conduct, four out of five trainers said they provide some training on how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

The majority of trainers provide training on OSHA standards and the permissible exposure limit (86%), how to wear hearing protection (86%), and sources of noise (82%). But training gaps were also identified, with fewer saying they provide training that focuses specifically on the signs and risk of hearing loss, engineering controls, and limitations of hearing protection and when it should be replaced. Trainers also reported on the noisiest tasks and equipment they cover, how they employ hearing protection and controls during training, and their use of tools such as NIOSH’s Buy Quiet program (www.cdc.gov/niosh/ topics/buyquiet/) and Noise Meter App. Only a small number of trainers were familiar with these resources, but all who used them would recommend them.

Roughly 60 trainers who participated in CPWR’s 2015 Trainer Enhancement Program provided CPWR with insights into how to interpret the data, identified a need for additional training materials, and emphasized the importance to repeatedly reinforce the training message. Training tools and materials are now in development including a new Noise Sound Level Meter App developed by NIOSH. CPWR is in phase II of this project, a multi-trade survey of workers, in which BAC and other trainers participated as part of the research team. With the help of BAC and other trainers, surveys were distributed to more than 5,000 workers – and roughly 70% of the surveys have been completed and returned to CPWR. The findings from both of these surveys are being used to help identify related research needs and shape training materials for trainers and members to prevent hearing loss. [Look out for the results of the workers’ survey and BAC members’ responses in a future BAC Journal.]

NEW! NIOSH Sound Level Meter App After realizing that most of the sound apps on the market were geared toward casual users and not appropriate for construction sites, the National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) created a new, free iPhone App that enables workers and safety personnel to take real-time noise measurements on construction sites – Visit NIOSH’s website (blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-scienceblog/2017/01/17/slm-app/) to learn more and to download a copy.

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INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

Expanded Access, Information, and Assistance Available through the BAC Member Portal Registration is Fast and Easy Get started by registering online now at member.bacweb.org for the BAC Member Web Portal by following these simple steps: üü Visit BAC’s homepage at www.bacweb.org üü Have your IU Number ready (located on the upper left of your Union card) üü Have the address of your active e-mail account ready üü Click on the “Member Portal” banner üü Click on “Create an Account” üü Follow the instructions on the screen üü Sign up for the receipt of IPF/BAC SAVE materials electronically üü Record your username and password for future use

Recovering your Portal Password From time to time the Fund offices receive phone calls from Portal users who cannot access the Member Portal because they have misplaced their usernames and passwords. Users can retrieve and re-set their passwords by going to the Portal login page and clicking on the link under “Forgot your Password?”

If you have forgotten your password, you will need to go through three steps in order to retrieve and re-set your password: üü Verify your identity üü Answer your security question üü Enter your new password (continued on page 19)

UnionPlus Brings Extra Benefits to Union Members

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ne of the benefits of being a member of BAC is that it automatically provides you with membership to UnionPlus. Developed exclusively for union members, UnionPlus combines purchasing power of over 12 million members to get competitive prices on everyday consumer services for members and their families. To see how much can be saved, access the savings calculator at www.UnionPlus.org/BAC. For example, for members considering purchasing a new or used vehicle, they can get up-front pricing through TrueCar, a $100 rebate on new union-made cars and a

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$200 rebate on new, union-made EPA Green cars. There are also reimbursements on auto repair and insurance deductibles. Go to www.UnionPlus.org/AutoBuying to access this service and save.

Another financial service available through UnionPlus is Credit counseling.

Members can get sound advice and a free budget analysis with money management advice from an accredited non-profit counseling program. Call 1-877-833-1745 to learn more.

Members and their families also enjoy discounted services for home, mortgage, auto insurance, as well as entertainment and travel and much more. Bilingual representatives are available to speak to our Spanish speaking members and materials in Spanish are available upon request. Make the most of your BAC membership by accessing these valuable benefits.

Users can restore their Login information as follows:

About passwords: • If they are shorter than 8 characters, they are very weak.

Go for a minimum length of 11 characters.

• If you use the same password for many online sites and one site is hacked, all your information on all sites becomes vulnerable. So use a different password for each online account.

• Passwords that have uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols are strongest.

• Changing your password periodically is a good practice.

• You can use a password manager tool to keep track of all your passwords. Many tools run on Windows, the Web, Android, and Apple devices. Search for “password manager” in the app store to find one that suits you. Some of them are free.

For the first step, you will need your username, IU number, last 4 digits of your SSN, and your last name as it appears on your BAC Union Card. Your username is the email address that you used for registration. . If you cannot remember what email address you registered with, you can call Portal support at (510) 204-0606 and have your account reset so that you can set up a new username and password.

Next, you’ll be asked to answer a random security question that you set up when you originally registered for an account.

The Fund offices encourage participants to register for the BAC Member Portal to monitor hours, receive benefitrelated information, and stay in contact with the Union and International benefit plans. Participants can review annual statements and BAC SAVE Retirement Savings Plan available account balances 24/7. Members can also get the International Health Fund (IHF) Plan Benefits information from the Member Portal as well as enroll in benefits during annual enrollment. In addition, participants can access the BAC Job Network, check in when travelling for work in other jurisdictions and access International Pension Fund (IPF) and IHF plan summaries and forms. Smartphone and tablet users can also take advantage of applications, for both iOS and Android platforms, and receive all Portal capabilities on their mobile devices.

Finally, you’ll be able to set a new password. The password must be at least 6 characters long. It is best to use a unique password that includes no personal information (i.e. first name, last name, your child’s name, phone number, etc.) and would be hard to guess. After you click Submit, you should be able to log into your account using the new password.

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CANADA

Member of Parliament Visits BAC Local 2 British Columbia Training Center

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Roy Bizzutto, OPCMIA

From left, BAC Local 2 BC President Geoff Higginson, MP for Cloverdale-Langley City John Aldag, OPCMIA Local 919 President and Apprentice Instructor Ron Adamson, Executive Director of BC Building Trades Tom Sigurdson, BAC Local 2 BC Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator and Brick Instructor Ron Thurston, and OPCMIA Local 919 Business Manager Chris Feller gathering on Stamped Concrete at the Joint Training Facility in Surrey, BC. En partant de la gauche, le président de la section locale 2 du BAC BC Geoff Higginson, le député de Cloverdale-Langley City John Aldag, le président de la section locale 919 d’OPCMIA et formateur en apprentissage Ron Adamson, le directeur exécutif de BC Building Trades Tom Sigurdson, le coordinateur de l’apprentissage et des formations de la section locale 2 du BAC BC et formateur aux métiers de la brique Ron Thurston, et le gestionnaire fonctionnel de la section locale 919 d’OPCMIA Chris Feller, réunis sur du béton estampé à l’établissement de formation commune de Surrey, BC.

AC Local 2 British Columbia welcomed a visit from Member of Parliament (MP) for Cloverdale-Langley City, John Aldag, at the Trowel Trades Training Center in Surrey, BC on January 24th. Leaders of Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA) Local 919 also joined the meeting.

BAC Local 2 BC President Geoff Higginson said that BAC Local 2 BC and OPCMIA Local 919 have been equal partners in the Trowel Trades Training Association and Training Center in Surrey, BC for more than a dozen years. “Both unions manage the facility that houses union offices, craft apprenticeship programs and upgrade training for brick, stone, tile, marble, terrazzo, cement, and plastering,” Higginson said. “Through partnerships with contractors, suppliers, city, provincial and federal agencies, and funding, both unions enjoy a cooperative, enthusiastic and timetested success in training and promotion of concrete and masonry crafts.”

Un député visite le centre de formation de la section locale 2 du BAC Colombie-Britannique

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a section locale 2 du BAC Colombie-Britannique a accueilli la visite de John Aldag, député de CloverdaleLangley City, au Centre de formation des métiers de la truelle à Surrey, BC le 24 janvier. Les dirigeants de la section locale 919 de l’Association internationale des plâtriers et des finisseurs en ciment (OPCMIA) étaient aussi présents à cette assemblée.

Le président de la section locale 2 du BAC BC, Geoff Higginson, a dit que la section locale 2 du BAC BC et la section locale 919 de l’OPCMIA sont partenaires à parts égales de l’Association de formation des métiers de la truelle (Trowel Trades Training Association) et de son centre de formation à Surrey, BC depuis plus d’une douzaine d’années. « Nos deux syndicats gèrent l’installation qui héberge les bureaux des syndicats, façonnent les programmes d’apprentissage, et mettent à jour la formation aux métiers de la brique, de la pierre, de la tuile, du marbre, du terrazzo, du ciment et du plâtre, » a souligné Higginson. « À travers nos partenariats avec des entrepreneurs, des fournisseurs, des villes, des agences provinciales et fédérales, et le financement, les deux syndicats bénéficient d’un succès coopératif, enthousiaste et qui a fait ses preuve dans la formation et la promotion des métiers du béton et de la maçonnerie. »

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Roy Bizzutto, OPCMIA

From left, OPCMIA Local 919 Business Manager Chris Feller, Executive Director of BC Building Trades Tom Sigurdson, BAC Local 2 BC Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator and Brick Instructor Ron Thurston, BAC Local 2 BC President Geoff Higginson, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City John Aldag touring apprentices’ fireplace projects.

En partant de la gauche, le gestionnaire fonctionnel de la section locale 919 d’OPCMIA Chris Feller, le directeur exécutif de BC Building Trades Tom Sigurdson, le coordinateur de l’apprentissage et des formations de la section locale 2 du BAC BC et formateur aux métiers de la brique Ron Thurston, le président de la section locale 2 du BAC BC, Geoff Higginson, le député de Cloverdale-Langley City John Aldag faisant le tour des projets de foyers des apprentis.

SPORTING LIFE

SPORTING LIFE

BAC members work hard on the job, and when they are not working, they enjoy a variety of outdoor activities that include fishing, hunting, hiking, surfing, biking, motorcycling, and many more. Our “Sporting Life” features their love for these activities as well as their appreciation for the Union membership that brings them quality of life, on and off the job.

If you or your family would like to be featured in the next “Sporting Life,” please send your photos to: BAC Journal, 620 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 or email them to askbac@bacweb.org.

LOCAL 4 CALIFORNIA

LOCAL 4 INDIANA/KENTUCKY

Local 4 California member Darryl Brandt likes to run the Imperial Sand Dunes in his sand car in Southern California on the weekends. Pictured is Brother Brandt’s sand car with a flying BAC flag.

LOCAL 3 CALIFORNIA

Local 4 IN/KY retiree Ken Lamprecht enjoys fishing with friends in the Bahamas. Pictured, Brother Lamprecht and his catch of the day.

Phillip Hill of Local 3 California enjoys kitesurfing on California coast.

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SPORTING LIFE LOCAL 1 PENNSYLVANIA/DELAWARE

Local 1 PA/DE member John Cuccurullo bagged a 10-point buck with a 7mm rifle and an 8-point, 177-pound buck with a 300 Win Mag rifle in Maryland.

LOCAL 40 OHIO

BAC Local 40 Ohio member Jim Kelley reeled in this 25 1/2� walleye while fishing on Lake Erie with his sister Karen and brother-in-law Dick Ward.

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WISCONSIN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Retired Wisconsin District Council Director Jeff Leckwee keeps himself active in outdoor activities. Pictured here, Brother Leckwee shows a fisher he trapped.

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LOCAL COMPASS

Local 3 Massachusetts/Maine/ New Hampshire/Rhode Island

BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI member Gilbert Donatelli receives a service award for his 75 years of consecutive membership. Brother Donatelli worked as a signatory mason contractor that employed many BAC members in the Portland, ME area for 45 years. From left, BAC Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI Executive Vice President Chuck Raso Jr., Field Representative Mike Sara, Brother Donatelli, President Chuck Raso, and Vice President Riley Kreamer.

Local 4 California

Gold Card members of Local 4 California, some wearing their Rusty Trowel Gang hats, were recognized at the Local’s recent semi-annual union meeting. From left, 61-year member Mike Magallanes, 50-year members Raoul Cervantes, retired IU Regional Director John Franco, retired Local 4 CA Presidents Frank Collins and Phil Morris, Local 4 CA President Richard Whitney, 50-year member Mike Leon and 59-year member Jerry Callaway.

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Retired President of Local 4 CA Philip Morris, left, receives his Gold Card from Local 4 CA President Richard Whitney.

Local 2 Michigan tB AC Local 2 MI’s Detroit Chapter hosted a luncheon for 50-year members on June 17, 2016. Standing from left, BAC Local 2 MI President Chuck Kukawka, Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath, 50-year members Gabriele Girimonte, Edward Graves, Tom Davis, John Fairbanks, Roy Clifton, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Tim Driscoll; seated from left, 50-year members Angelo Maraldo, James Grobbel, Henry Vincent, Giovanni Notarianni, Dante Gottage, and Bernard Kazlauskas.

uB AC Local 2 MI’s Flint/Saginaw and Bay City Chapters hosted a luncheon for 50-year members on June 7, 2016. From left, BAC Local 2 MI President Chuck Kukawka, Field Representative Greg Lobodzinski, 50-year members Charlie Cool, Pat Zander, Greg Hendershot, Ed Artuso, Ed Galvas, and Field Representative Mike Lynch.

Wisconsin District Council

From left, WI DC Director Gary Burns, Local 9 Wisconsin 50-year members Peter Arts and George (Butch) Kuehl, and Field Representative Wynn Jones.

From left, Local 13 Wisconsin 25-year member Dan Crossen, WI DC Field Representative Jim Vick, and 25-year member Harold “4H” Heath.

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LOCAL COMPASS

Local 1 Alberta BAC Local 1 Alberta hosted its service award ceremonies on November 9, 2016 at the North (Edmonton) hall, and on December 14, 2016 at the South (Calgary) Hall.

From left, BAC Local 1 AB Business Manager Alan Ramsay, 50-year members Henning Jorgensen and Guenther Karosseit, 25-year member Robert Hachey, 40-year member Robert Cox, and Vice President Chris Copeland.

Forty-year member Will Johnson, left, receives his service award from BAC Local 1 AB Business Manager Alan Ramsay.

Not pictured honorees are 50-year member Robert Ouellet, 40-year members Brad Lapierre and Anthony Malo, and Franco Deciancio, and 25-year members Peter Clark, Scott Darroch, and Hermelo George.

BAC Local 1 President Rick Bliemel, 25-year member Neil (Mitch) Shaw, 40-year member Hans Glaus, 50-year member Lawrence Ginther, 25-year members George Arfmann and Francis Barton, Vice President Chris Copeland, and Business Manager Alan Ramsay.

Local 4 Indiana/ Kentucky Retired BAC Local 4 IN/KY Secretary-Treasurer and Field Representative Gerald (Jerry) Brown receives his 40-year service award.

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BAC Local 4 IN/KY 25-year member Tony Castoreno, right, receives his service award from SecretaryTreasurer Steve Knowles.

RETIREES

Local 2 Michigan BAC Local 2 MI hosted a luncheon for retirees of Flint, Saginaw and Bay City Chapter. Front row from left, Local 2 MI Field Representative Daryl Nichols, retirees Bob Balwinski, Gary Drews, Tod Richard, Don Pack, Ed Galvas, Guy Periard, and Tom Pepera; second row from left, Local 2 MI Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath, Field Representative Mike Lynch, retirees Bruce McPherson, Joe Piazza, and Ronald Reed, Field Representative Greg Lobodzinski, retirees Pat Zander and Eugene Feinauer, and President Chuck Kukawka; third row from left, retirees Joe Artuso, Jim Chrysler, Ed Artuso, Bob Terbush, Dale Buddle, Frank Lee, Ray Kloha, Bill Behrmann, Jeff Jean, and Rod Putnam; back row from left, retirees Jim Sutphen, Dave Sherman, Charlie Hemingway, Jim Duby, Charlie Cool, Greg Hendershot, Gary McQuaid, Paul Poag, Dan Jenkins, Steve Riley, and Wayne Hartwig.

Retirees of BAC Local 2 MI’s Kalamazoo Chapter enjoyed a luncheon together.

Front row from left, Local 2 MI Field Representative Greg Lobodzinski, retirees Ross Byers, Gene Harvey, and Roderick Frantz, Field Representative James Brylowski, retirees Richard Jacobs, Herman Schreuder, John Steele, and President Chuck Kukawka; back row from left, Local 2 MI Vice Chairman Paul Dunford, retirees Roman Rydecki, Francis “Max” Doyle, Dan stone, Jack Vandermay, Bill Vandermay, Keith Morgan, Bob Bloom, Steve Schreuder, and Glen Nulf III, Field Representatives Mike Lynch and Daryl Nichols, and Secretary Treasurer Nelson McMath.

Local 4 Indiana/ Kentucky

BAC Local 2 MI retirees of Upper Peninsula Chapter gathered for a luncheon. Front row from left, retirees of Tom Mitchell, Dick Scott, Dave Sivonen, Jim Jackimowicz, Paul Kangas, Gordon Jaeger, and Roland Swanson; back row from left, Local 2 MI President Chuck Kukawka, Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath, retirees Alex Sovey, Eero Watia, and Dave Bolduc, Field Representatives John Kleiber and James Brylowski, retiree Dave Rallaelli, and Field Representatives Jim Ritchie and Mike Lynch.

Retired organizer and apprentice instructor Ed Helton, left, and Local 4 IN/KY President Ted Champ.

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IN MEMORIAM

October Death Benefit Claims for October 2016 Total Amount Paid Total Union Labor Life Claims Total Death Benefits Total Number of Claims Average Age Average Years of Membership

$172,450.00 $172,450.00 93 80.53 54.38

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Aglieco, Mario - 01, CT Anderson, Sr., Kenneth N. - 21, IL Bartalone, James P. - 07, NY/NJ Bernhagen, Kevin P. - 01, MN/ND Bertino, Anthony - 01, NY Broskin, Henry J. - 09, PA Carloni, John J. - 04, NJ Carlucci, Anthony - 04, NJ Catania, Paolo - 02, BC Clarke, Patrick J. - 02, MI Coons, James W. - 04, IN/KY Corino, Orie L. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Cortese, Jr., Anthony - 09, PA Davis, Willard L. - 08, SE DiSandro, Jr., Michael - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Doody, Daniel P. - 21, IL Evans, Anthony - 01, NY Fareri, Theodore - 01, NY Fehlhauer, Kurt A. - 08, WI Foreman, Jr., Floyd D. - 08, IL Fuller, Donald R. - 18, MO Gallmeier, Donald F. - 01, MN/ND Gerhard, Reinhold - 01, NY Gillis, Jr., Leonard J. - 07, CO Gleason, Harold J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Gosselin, Joseph N. - 01, CT Gould, Glen V. - 01, MN/ND Graham, Campell N. - 02, BC Grand, Siegmond - 05, NY Griest, Daniel M. - 55, OH Haase, Harey A. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Haigh, Ralph A. - 09, PA Hall, Donald W. - 04, CA Harden, Darrell M. - 15, MO/KS/NE Hebblethwaite, Bernie L. - 15, MO/KS/NE Hoffman, Aaron A. - 08, WI Holtry, Ray E. - 05, PA Hughes, Jerry E. - 06, IL Jenkins, Joseph L. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Jenness, Donald D. - 13, WI Katic, Ivan - 07, CN Kaylor, John F. - 01, NY Kennedy, Thomas M. - 04, NJ Kleevic, George S. - 09, OH Klimas, Bernard - 21, IL Klupp, Gerard G. - 08, WI Koelling, John J. - 20, IL Lamia, Peter J. - 01, NY Livieri, Emil D. - 11, WI Luburich, John - 21, IL Luther, Karl E. - 08, SE Manhire, Theodore - 05, NJ/DE/PA McClaughry, John E. - 21, IL McDowell, Gordon C. - 03, IA

B, CM TL, MM TL, MM B, M B TL, MM B CM B B, CM B B, CM, P B B B B B B B B TL, MM B B B B P B M B B B B B B B B, M B B, M B B MM, TL, TW B CM, B B B B B, M B B, CM, M B B B, CM, P B B

74 76 72 56 82 89 91 89 86 84 95 80 88 80 75 84 85 90 86 71 84 71 90 80 73 83 96 81 79 44 91 75 88 39 84 79 78 70 78 92 76 89 85 88 86 88 87 80 81 86 88 75 86 87

50 43 45 31 58 45 66 67 41 62 74 60 67 50 56 61 58 69 64 53 61 50 62 64 57 44 70 49 52 2 63 58 61 3 53 60 49 47 37 64 43 69 64 66 56 70 54 55 53 53 50 54 60 68

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MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

Meduri, Demetrio M. - 01, CT Miller, Albert E. - 15, MO/KS/NE Miller, Robert A. - 02, MI Nabonne, Jr., Pierre A. - 08, SE Ninzeheltzer, Roy H. - 05, PA Norman, Neil E. - 01, CT Novak, Edward - 09, PA Palmer, Jr., Julian S. - 08, SE Paugel, Wayne P. - 06, WI Peckstein, Harold J. - 02, MI Petrizzi, Daniel A. - 08, SE Piepoli, Sr., John M. - 07, NY/NJ Poe, Jerry R. - 05, OK/AR/TX Provo, Herbert - 01, CT Ray, Clarence - 01, NY Redzic, Hase - 03, CA Robertson, Gordon E. - 20, IL Russell, Donald W. - 05, OK/AR/TX Savoie, Clement E. - 02, MI Schoknect, Ronald W. - 04, IN/KY Scholz, Klaus F. - 02, MI Schweickert, Ronald A. - 06, IL Shuman, George L. - 08, SE Sich, Keith S. - 01, AB Smith, Burl F. - 04, CA Smith, Jr., William G. - 01, HI Stiemsma, Gerald W. - 02, MI Stinger, William H. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Stoker, Robert G. - 05, OK/AR/TX Stoll, Jacob J. - 05, PA Tallman, Harry K. - 06, IL Tinker, Kenneth B. - 16, OH Tissot, Frederick L. - 18, OH/KY Tosch, William R. - 21, IL Wagner, Peter G. - 04, IN/KY Weleba, Sr., Charles J. - 21, IL Wilson, Harold L. - 03, AZ/NM Wishart, Kenneth J. - 01, AB Ziesel, John A. - 01, PA/DE

B, P B B B M, B P B B B, CM, M B P TL, MM B B B B B B, M M, B B B B B, M B B B, M B B, CM B, M B B, M, W CM B B TL PC B B B, M

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

82 83 69 93 83 91 89 86 81 83 100 87 73 87 86 43 93 94 89 84 78 78 87 53 91 70 83 73 80 81 70 87 87 83 77 62 73 67 63

60 65 47 49 59 61 65 68 52 60 79 56 53 62 56 10 68 61 60 64 49 61 67 17 70 52 59 44 63 61 48 59 64 65 50 33 18 40 41

November Death Benefit Claims for November 2016 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

Albini, Angelo - 01, CT Alfson, Jordan D. - 01, MN/ND Anderson, Robert W. - 02, WA/ID/MT Anderson, Val T. - 04, CA Andrews, John W. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Bellini, Andrew J. - 01, NY Bolsins, Shelley G. - 05, OK/AR/TX Bordelon, Robert L. - 05, OK/AR/TX Brengle, Jr., Gregory E. - 18, MO Bryne, Andrew - 21, IL Burke, Stephen - 01, NY

CM B B TL B B B B TL, MM B B, M

$177,050.00 $1,000.00 $176,050.00 98 82.82 54.52 YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

85 57 62 82 85 90 84 77 81 90 86

58 6 24 47 57 69 65 52 43 61 55

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Campbell, Robert T. - 01, ON Channell, William L. - 01, MD/VA/DC Collins, Willie - 21, IL Corona, Angelo - 01, MD/VA/DC Dasno, Roswell F. - 02, NY/VT Davis, Richard E. - 01, MD/VA/DC DeMartin, Everest E. - 03, NY Doran, Charles F. - 04, NJ Dreon, Louis F. - 03, CA Drost, Vincent - 05, OH Duval, Cyrus R. - 05, OH Farone, John F. - 05, OH Ference, George J. - 01, CT Fitzsimmons, Kenneth R. - 06, IL Floch, Raymond R. - 09, PA Foxall, Max E. - 08, IL Freeman, Eric L. - 07, KY Fuller, Jerry K. - 03, CA Gall, Joseph - 02, MI Gray, Sr., Billy F. - 04, IN/KY Gretenhard, Erhard - 21, IL Haines, Ronald J. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Hamilton, Sr., Donald P. - 02, MI Hanza, William - 07, CN Harrigan, Robert J. - 03, NY Harris, Jr., Nathan - 03, NY Hattock, Roland L. - 15, MO/KS/NE Heale, Joseph P. - 03, NY Heasley, George M. - 05, WV Hildebrandt, Otto C. - 07, CO/WY Hill, Robert F. - 05, OH Howell, Herbert - 08, NB Hudson, Charles F. - 09, WV Hughes, Jr., Con R. - 05, OK/AR/TX Keller, Francis W. - 09, PA Leafgreen, Roger F. - 15, MO/KS/NE Leipert, Nathanael - 01, MB Leone, Mario - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Lewis, Lindell - 05, OH Longstreth, Donald E. - 02, MI Mariano, Arthur R. - 04, NJ Marzocchi, Pino M. - 02, NY/VT Michalik, Melvin D. - 01, MN/ND Mick, Gregg A. - 09, PA Moorman, Ralph D. - 05, OH Morris, Patrick A. - 15, WV Nagamine, Stanley Y. - 01, HI Neddo, III, Alfred E. - 02, NY/VT Nelson, Raymond - 21, IL Norwine, Jack M. - 05, OK/AR/TX Novak, Robert J. - 05, NY Orr, Gordon A. - 01, AB Peterson, Lewis M. - 34, WI Pollack, Siegfried E. B. - 02, BC Remus, Gerald M. - 01, AB Rivera, Richard R. - 01, HI Rose, Kenneth C. - 02, WA/ID/MT Rosiello, Alfred J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Ruiz, Clarence K. - 46, OH Savage, Robert C. - 02, MI Schirripa, Doville J. - 08, WI Schmidt, Daniel C. - 04, WI Schofield, Don B. - 01, UT Scott, Harvey L. - 07, CO Shimomura, Keith T. - 01, HI Sines, Clarence D. - 02, MI Smyers, Daniel L. - 03, NY Sozzi, Gino A. - 03, CA Stewart, Sr., Donald L. - 09, PA Storey, William A. - 16, OH Sundblad, Fredolf W. - 01, MN/ND

B B B B B, CM, PC MM, M B, M B, CM, M, P FN B B B B, CM, P B B, CM B B, CM B B, M B, M B B B FN B B, CM, M, P B, M, MM B, P B B, M B B, CM B, M B B B B B B CM B, CM B, M B, M B B B M B, M, P B B B, CM B B, CM, M, P B B CB B, M B B, CM, M B B, M B, M B B, M M B B B, M B B B

90 73 82 77 56 85 90 87 89 87 93 82 94 82 82 93 48 78 94 88 79 77 75 97 75 89 78 87 98 84 92 93 88 82 75 94 82 88 65 74 76 87 87 56 81 78 84 73 88 92 80 60 95 79 66 80 87 87 77 88 92 72 81 87 73 97 75 85 95 85 89

70 28 48 54 28 59 68 56 27 63 68 63 55 50 61 65 16 59 61 67 56 50 54 41 46 66 55 65 64 56 70 65 69 64 48 77 62 69 25 52 51 56 66 35 61 50 50 52 69 70 51 39 62 43 43 36 67 51 47 51 65 51 61 63 46 68 51 51 70 64 69

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Taylor, Merlin L. - 08, SE Terhaar, Leo A. - 18, OH/KY Terry, James H. - 02, MI Tuffy, Patrick S. - 01, NY Ujcich, Emil L. - 05, WI Veski, Feodor - 02, ON Wade, Jr., Ernest L. - 03, CA Walker, Richard L. - 15, MO/KS/NE Waterwiese, Wolfgang H. - 01, MO White, William E. - 10, OH Wigger, Gerald J. - 02, MI Winters, William H. - 05, PA Zambrano, Rocco - 05, NY Zanin, Sr., Richard B. - 06, OH Zentner, Stefan - 21, IL Zimmitti, Carmelo E. - 01, CT

B, M B CM B TL B B B B B B B, CM, PC M B B B, CM, P

86 83 77 88 86 97 95 83 87 90 86 81 92 87 86 79

65 60 50 56 62 58 74 66 57 69 32 26 48 57 62 35

December Death Benefit Claims for December 2016 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

Bailey, Ronald - 02, MI B Balfe, Brian W. - 01, MN/ND B, M Carfora, Frank - 01, NY B Charles, Henry - 05, OH B Constantino, Joseph - 01, PA/DE B Curry, Sr., James M. - 15, MO/KS/NE B, M DeStefanis, Jr., Domenic P. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI B, M DeVincenzo, Anthony - 04, NJ B, CM, P DiLeo, David - 01, PA/DE B B, M, PC Eckerson, Patrick W. - 02, WA/ID/MT Fatigate, Sr., Ralph M. - 01, NY B Gray, Frankie - 01, NY B Horist, Thomas E. - 21, IL B Landry, Sr., Herbert G. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI B, CM Malick, Michael J. - 21, IL B Mastroluca, Giuseppe J. - 01, CT CB McDonald, Eldon D. - 04, IN/KY PC McPherson, Dallas - 05, OK/AR/TX B Monday, Anthony R. - 08, WI B, M O’Flynn, Robert H. - 08, SE B Ogle, Cleve C. - 08, SE M, B Orf, Ronald F. - 08, SE CM Pousardien, Jr., Felix J. - 04, IN/KY B, CS, M, MM Reagan, Jr., William S. - 08, SE B Reynolds, Jack L. - 21, IL B Rients, Leonard P. - 01, MN/ND B Rossi, Walter - 07, CN FN Ryniewski, Miroslaw - 01, NY B Schlegel, Edwin L. - 05, PA B Sinapi, Benny - 01, NY B Sisic , Milo - 09, PA B Tompkins, Adrien J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI B

$56,650.00 $56,650.00 32 80.78 54.94 YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

82 75 85 79 89 78 85 85 80 28 92 69 83 87 61 85 84 80 83 86 100 78 87 88 88 91 84 54 78 84 93 84

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