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LOCAL 8 SOUTHEAST
Shop Fireproofing Work Boosts BAC Market Share, Hours 2015 Convention begins September 14th
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BAC Member Speaks Out on Wage Theft/Misclassification When workers who have suffered the abuse of misclassification by exploitative employers speak out, their stories are hard to forget. That was one reason behind a U.S. House panel, convened on July 17th by Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) of the Congressional Full Employment Caucus, to offer a more complete picture of the human and societal costs of the wage theft/worker misclassification epidemic for the benefit of legislators and staff. A member of Local 15 MO/KS/NE who traveled to Capitol Hill to serve on the panel and tell his story was identified only by his first name, Marvin (shown here, center), because of his ongoing work with unorganized workers. Marvin spoke about his pre-BAC experiences with this corrupt, too often unenforced practice, including an employer “who made me work for cash, with no documentation, and when safety concerns arose…. we were fired.” He also stated that wage theft denies workers “the protections found in the traditional employer/employee relationship. This practice is very widespread in immigrant-heavy industries such as construction where employers will threaten workers that do not comply with their practices.”
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ISSUE 3 / 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
1 President’s Message
2 Mensaje Del Presidente 3 Members at Work 9 News In Brief 14 Apprentice Contests 20 IMI
22 International Funds 25 Canada 26 Safety & Health 29 Local Compass 30 Retirees
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31 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
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BAC150: Build · Adapt · Change he coming weeks will not only be busy ones
In charting our Union’s course, the resolutions that
for our International Union but highly
Convention delegates will deliberate in Committee
productive ones. On September 14th,
and on the Convention floor – many of which
nearly 270 delegates to the 2015 BAC
are submitted by the Executive Board – have been
Convention will gather in Baltimore to chart the course of
informed by the many conversations and exchanges my
our Union through 2020. In the days
fellow Executive Board members
that follow, we will also commemorate
and I have had with active and
the milestone 150th anniversary of the
retired members across this great
formation of our International Union,
Union of ours. On jobsites, in
the oldest continuing trade union in
Union halls, at service award
North America.
presentations and retiree lunches, we thank you for your candor
The 2015 Convention theme, BAC150: Build • Adapt • Change,
and forthrightness on the issues
honors our rich history and craft
that matter to you most. Going
traditions, our resiliency in the face
back to our earliest Union docu-
of demagoguery, war, depression and
ments, one thing that hasn’t
downturns as a representational force for skilled trowel
changed one iota over the years is that BAC members
craftworkers, and our capacity not just to accept but to
never hold back and we’re stronger for it. Please feel
engage innovation to build a stronger, brighter future for
free to email (askbac@bacweb.org) or follow me on
our members and their families and for the new genera-
Twitter @jboland. In the meantime, happy Labor Day!
tion of craftworkers that follow.
Stay Connected to the 2015 Convention Because the Convention is the Union’s highest decision-making body, the International Union will keep members informed of Convention proceedings and related news at bacweb.org. Beginning September 14th, coverage will include photos, video clips and that day’s edition of a special Convention Journal. The website will also report on the results of the 2015 International Apprentice Contest, which is being held September 11-12 at the Flynn Center. Look for Convention and Contest banners on the bacweb.org homepage. BAC will also live tweet from the Convention (@IUBAC) using #BAC150.
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The Official Journal of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (issn 0362-3696)
Journal BAC
BAC150: Contruir · Adaptar · Cambiar
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as próximas semanas no sólo serán muy ocupadas para nuestro Sindicato Internacional, sino también altamente productivas. El 14 de septiembre, casi 270 delegados al Congreso BAC 2015 se reunirán en Baltimore para trazar el rumbo de nuestro Sindicato hasta el 2020. En los próximos días, también conmemoramos el 150 aniversario de la formación de nuestro Sindicato Internacional, el sindicato continuo más antiguo en América del norte. El tema del Congreso 2015, BAC150: Construir • Adaptar • Cambiar, honra nuestras ricas tradiciones de historia y arte, nuestra resiliencia frente a la demagogia, la guerra, la depresión y la recesión como una representación de la fuerza de los artesanos calificados de la llana y nuestra capacidad, no sólo de aceptar sino de ser partícipes de innovaciones para construir un futuro más fuerte y brillante para nuestros miembros y sus familias y para la nueva generación de artesanos que siguen.
Al trazar el rumbo del Sindicato, las resoluciones sobre las que deliberarán los delegados del Congreso tanto en Comités como en el salón de Convenciones – muchas de los cuales son presentadas por la Junta Ejecutiva – han sido todas informadas por las múltiples conversaciones e intercambios que mis compañeros de la Junta Directiva y yo hemos compartido con miembros activos y jubilados a lo largo y ancho de este gran Sindicato nuestro. En las obras, en las salas del Sindicato, en presentaciones de galardones y en almuerzos para jubilados, les agradecemos por su franqueza y honestidad sobre los temas que más les interesan. Revisando nuestros documentos sindicales más antiguos, una cosa que no ha cambiado ni un ápice con los años es que los miembros de BAC nunca se quedan callados, y gracias a ello somos más fuertes. Por favor no dude enviar un correo electrónico (askbacweb.org) o seguirme en Twitter @jboland. Mientras tanto, ¡feliz Día del Trabajo!
ISSUE 3 / 2015
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
IU Regional Director, South 6201 S.E. Beaver View Rd Lawton, OK 73501 (580) 357-3048 N ORT H CE N T R A L
Steve Bailey
IU Regional Director, North Central 60 Gailwood Drive, Suite D St. Peters, MO 63376 (636) 794-4878 WEST
Dave Sheppard
IU Regional Director, West P.O. Box 261 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 (509) 465-3500 CANADA
Manténgase Conectado con el Congreso 2015 Debido a que el Congreso es el órgano decisorio supremo del Sindicato, el Sindicato Internacional mantendrá a los miembros informados de los procedimientos del Congreso y noticias relacionadas en bacweb.org. A partir del 14 de septiembre, la cobertura incluirá fotos, vídeo clips y la edición del día de un Journal especial dedicado al Congreso. El sitio web también informará sobre los resultados del Concurso Internacional de Aprendiz 2015, que se celebrará el 11 y 12 de septiembre en el Flynn Center. Busque estandartes sobre el Congreso y el Concurso en la página web bacweb.org. BAC también publicará tweets en vivo desde el Congreso (@IUBAC) usando #BAC150. 2 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
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.
MEMBERS AT WORK
From Baton Rouge to Ottawa, Projects Fuel Much Needed Work Hours
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n continuing their mission to make jobsite visits a priority when attending to BAC business across the U.S. and Canada, that mission brought members of the Executive Board to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to talk with members of Local 8 Southeast including bricklayers and
cement masons who are performing fireproofing work for signatory refractory contractor J .T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., and to Ottawa, Ontario for a firsthand progress report from Local 7 Canada members who are restoring the West Block on Parliament Hill.
Local 8 SE bricklayer Bobby Drake.
From left, BAC President James Boland, Local 8 SE Field Representatives Darrell Craig and Phillip Husband, and President and COO of J.T. Thorpe & Son, Brian Young, at JTT’s new fireproofing facility in Baton Rouge.
LOCAL 8 SOUTHEAST
Shop Fireproofing Work Boosts BAC Market Share, Hours
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hirty-two Local 8 Southeast members employed by signatory contractor J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. or JTT (San Francisco; Los Angeles; Salt Lake City; Tucson, AZ; Baton Rouge; Maysville, KY; Chicago; Pittsburgh), the largest industrial refractory and fireproofing contractor in North America, to apply fireproofing material at the company’s new shop fireproofing facility in Baton Rouge. While fireproofing work is typically performed on an industrial jobsite, shop applied fireproofing allows BAC members to perform the work without traveling to the jobsite. Fireproof building materials are prepared at the facility and then shipped to jobsites.
Members of Local 8 SE at work.
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Local 8 SE bricklayer and cement mason Reginald Graves.
Local 8 SE members Corey Scott, left, and Alfred Jones, right.
From left, Local 5 OK/AR/TX President Raymond Palacios and BAC South Regional Director Ed Navarro discuss the project with JTT Superintendent Joe Rodriguez, a member of Local 4 CA. 4 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
Says JTT President and COO Bryan Young, “Historically, the shop fireproofing market has been serviced primarily by non-union contractors. Over the last few years JTT has leveraged its field fireproofing experience to expand into the shop fireproofing market. This is a big fireproofing project and it is our first down in the Gulf area so we’re proud of that.” JTT and Local 8 SE have established and maintained a great working relationship throughout the process, according to Young. “To ensure success on this project, JTT and BAC Local 8 worked closely together to train BAC members on shop fireproofing best practices. As a result, the project is being completed safely, with high quality and on schedule,” says Young. “We’ve been in business since 1906 and have a longterm relationship with the Bricklayers. They are a very safe, well trained and reliable workforce. Together we accomplish good things.” BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer echoed Young’s comments. “This project is a great example of how BAC and our signatory contractors can partner to expand work opportunities for existing members, and at the same time, give us an opportunity to recruit new craftworkers,” says Kramer. “Industrial shop fireproofing is a natural extension of work our members already perform in the field – there’s no reason that we shouldn’t be able to adapt to win
Mason helper Christopher Lenoir of Local 8 SE.
BAC members and the Executive Board in Baton Rouge, LA. Front row from left, Chris Hunt, James Drake, Joe Rodriguez, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano and President James Boland. Second row from left, Larry Rogers, Christopher Lenoir, Joshua Favaron, Edward Collier (nonmember), Johnny Walker, Corey Scott, and Emanuel Dunn. Third row from left, Joshua Tolliver, Aaron Renick, Mark Stevenson, Reginald Graves, and Jordan Bob. Fourth row from left, Eliezar Jimenez (non-member), Bobby Drake, Alfred Jones, and Mike Anderson.
more work like this for BAC members throughout North America.” To date, the work has generated 15,000 hours for Local 8 SE members with an additional 9,000 hours expected by completion of this phase in August.
This emerging market for Local 8 SE members is an important new way to showcase the high level of BAC craftsmanship and commitment to safety they bring to their work. Equally important, it provides an opportunity for organizing
and recruiting members in the South. Local 8 Field Representative Phillip Husband says, “This fireproof work is big for our membership where union density has been relatively low. It gives us the base to increase our membership in the South.”
LOCAL 7 CANADA
Massive West Block Restoration to be Completed On Time, On Budget
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ince the rehabilitation of the West Block began three years ago (see coverage in Issue 1, 2014), demolition and abatement have been substantially completed. The east side of the West Block has been restored. Masonry restoration and seismic upgrades continue on the building’s west side. To date, the project has generated 753,000 work hours for Local 7 Canada members. Based on current projections, at least another 100,000 work hours will be accrued between now and the time the project is completed. According to Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan, the project will be completed on time and on budget.
Swan also says the project has provided steady work for a large number of Local 7 members at a time when construction employment has been uncertain for many. “It has been an opportunity for many of our members to learn the traditional skills of our trade as well as the most modern techniques used to restore historic buildings. It would be hard to overemphasize the importance of this project to members of our Local,” says Swan. “We look forward to continuing good relations with the Department of Public Works and Government Services and our signatory contractors on upcoming restoration projects on Parliament Hill.”
West side of the West Block restoration. IS S UE 3 , 2 0 1 5 | 5
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East side of the West Block has been completed.
Says BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, “The magnitude and quality of the work on this project is exceptional. Equally impressive is the combination of cutting edge building technology (BIM) and traditional building methods used by the masons to restore this historically significant national landmark.” About 142 bricklayers and stone masons of Local 7 employed by signatory contractor RJW-GEM Campbell Stonemasons Inc. (Ottawa, ON) are working on the building’s extensive exterior conservation. According to Robert Watt, President of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons Inc., the exterior restoration will be completed by September 2015. Meanwhile another 55 Local 7 members employed by signatory contractor Limen Group (Toronto and Ottawa/ Kingston, ON and Maple Ridge, BC) are working on the interior restoration, which is scheduled for completion in 2017. Note: Unlike the U.S., Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act does not require workers to wear gloves to reduce exposure to hexavent chromium.
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From left, President of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons, Robert Watt, BAC SecretaryTreasurer Henry Kramer, Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, and President James Boland.
From left, Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, and BAC contractor Robert Watt.
BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, right, reports on the project’s progress to BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer.
From left, BAC Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Tim Driscoll with President James Boland.
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Robert Watt, second from right, President of RJW-Gem Campbell Stonemasons, discusses the restoration with International and Local 7 officers. From left, BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, President James Boland, Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, Robert Watt, and Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan.
Jonathan Sauve, a Local 7 bricklayer and stone mason, pre-wets the arch components for back pointing.
Olen Boynton of Local 7 rebuilds the secondary face. 8 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
A restored arch.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Father’s Day Run Raises Funds for Cancer Research
Frist row from left, Matthew Stafford Jr., Local 1 President Dennis Pagliotti, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady (D-PA), and Gianna Cantz; 2nd row from left, Kelly Hoffman, Earl Allen Sr., Aneesah Allen, Charles Feeney III, Edward Backetti, and Matthew Wright; 3rd row from left, Mark Baldwin, Matthew Schanbacher, Frank Kurko, Matthew Stafford, Charlie Feeney, and Matt Feeney. Not pictured, Mike Barlow, Rich Newcomb, Joe Battaglia, Tom Pinto, Joe Marker, Tom Chaippini Sr. Tom Chaippini Jr., Chuck Rector, Raymond Paoletti, Danny Ludwig, Maria Morris, Ron Morris, Antonio Morris, Noah Morris, Ella Morris, Jessica Paoletti, Earl Allen Jr., Judy Ortez, Bob Colomy, Kayla Colomy, Jim Millard, Patrick Millard, Vincent Latorre, Patrick Gillen, Kathryn Gillen, Mitch Ward, Alexis Ward, Jennifer Ward, Taylor Malandrucco, and Sidney Malandrucco.
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ain showers on Father’s Day in Philadelphia didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Local 1 Pennsylvania/Delaware members and their families who joined 3,500 runners and walkers for the 13th annual Gary Papa Run, which benefits the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health (FBPH), a non-profit organization dedicated to breast and prostate cancer education, awareness and treatment. Named after the late 6abc sports anchor and men’s health advocate Gary Papa who lost his battle to prostate cancer, this year’s event surpassed its $250,000 fundraising goal by more than $50,000. Twenty-five Local 1 PA/DE members and their families volunteered to support this worthy cause. “As President of Local 1 PA/DE, my goal is to improve the quality of life for my membership on and off the job. For this reason, three years ago I was inspired to get involved with the Foundation for Breast and Prostate Health (FBPH) and the Gary Papa Run,” says Local 1 President Dennis Pagliotti, an avid runner and member of the FBPH Board of Directors. “Our members and their families showed up on a rainy Father’s Day morning to set up and staff the nutrition table, water stations, trash cans and participated in the run. I couldn’t be prouder of my brothers and sisters and our Union.”
Grateful Union Plus Scholarship Winner
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ylan Steman, son of Local 1 Minnesota/North Dakota member Dan Steman, is the recipient of a 2015 Union Plus Scholarship, an annual program open to union members, their spouses and dependent children. This year alone, the program received more than 5,000 applications and awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 106 students with ties to 36 unions. Dylan is a mechanical/civil engineering student at Michigan Technological University and plays on the University’s varsity hockey team. He was also an outstanding student-athlete in high school. Dylan says he is thankful for his father’s Union membership because it has helped ease his family’s financial worries during tough economic times. 2015 Union Plus Scholarship recipient, Dylan Steman, the son of Local 2 MN/ND member Dan Steman.
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Sustainable Investing By CA RY KROSI N S KY, Executive Director, Sustainable Financial Markets and N A N CY D E G N A N , Executive Director, Sustainability Essentials Training Program, Earth Institute, Columbia University
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the last decade, the global focus on income and wealth inequality and climate change has exploded – even Pope Francis has made these concerns central to his leadership. Within the financial community, many pension fund managers, professionals and trustees are weighing the social, environmental and governance (ESG) impact of their investment decisions. Some are seeking to avoid investing in businesses that cause harm, while others invest in companies that have better environmental and social practices. Using investor capital to influence business practices is known as Sustainable Investing, which has grown to $21 trillion dollars globally. BAC, the AFL-CIO and many international and local unions have a keen interest in pension fund investment strategies that yield healthy and competitive returns for fund participants while promoting a healthy environment, a more equitable economy, and in the case of BAC, contribute to work opportunities for members. BAC President James Boland invited guest authors Cary Krosinsky and Nancy Degnan to contribute the following introductory article.
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any financial professionals, especially fund managers, have long believed that considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues conflicts with financial investment. Many in this group also believe that ESG investing – often called sustain-
able investing – means simply taking out companies that the investor finds offensive, like tobacco growers, military weapons producers or manufacturers that employ child labor. Called “negative strategies” for removing negative assets, these analysts and fund managers remove “bad actors” and then otherwise invest as usual.
This approach, also called divestment, still represents, according to the Global Strategies Investment Alliance, the largest strategy by managed assets: more than $14.4 trillion dollars, totaling two thirds of the dollars invested sustainably.i Negative strategies have been problematic, however, resulting in winners and losers. An example is US-based coal producing companies that have lost over 90% of their value over the last 3 years alone.ii This loss represents a tradeoff between socio-economic and environmental benefits, with the social aspect often a lower priority. Divestment from coal companies, for instance, impacts the people who work in the industry, resulting in the loss of nearly 50,000 jobs, particularly in Kentucky and West Virginia,iii states with already high poverty rates.iv This is not to say that the coal industry doesn’t have a host of challenges from health and safety to climate to pollution to destruction of ecosystems. But this example illustrates that negative sustainable investing approaches have real, protracted effects on people whose quality of life is already compromised. The question becomes is there a better way? We believe the answer is “yes,” and
Sustainable Investing Compared to Other Financial Indexes Average Annual Return, % 19.3
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12.9
MSCI World
S&P 500
FTSE 100
One-year average percentage return (2007) Three-year average percentage return (31 December 2004 - 31 December 2007) Five-year average percentage return (31 December 2002 - 31 December 2007) Investing sustainably has yielded better returns in the past than other traditional market indexes like the MSCI World, S&P 500, and FTSE 100, which are often used by investment professionals in traditional retirement portfolios. Source: Krosinsky, 2008
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Companies with Sustainable Priorities out-performed the MSCI World Index from 2010-2014 +200%
Growth Rate
+150%
Novo Nordisk
+100%
Pirelli Dow Swiss Re
DuPont
S/Value
Boeing
More Sustainable Priorities
Reckitt Benckiser Praxair
+50%
MSCI World
Philips
+10% Source: The Value Driver Model, 2013. UNPRI. www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/action/value-driver-model.
Data show that companies with sustainable priorities are growing because of them. These large companies that add value with sustainability outperformed the MSCI World Index from 2010-2014 by over 10%.
it is through a more positive approach to sustainable investment. What does positive sustainable investment mean? Some of the more common approaches to investing in a positive sustainable manner involve allocating capital to a thematic sector, such as sustainable forestry or sustainable energy. Another way is to invest in businesses selected for sound environmental, social, governance practices. For these companies, sustainability is not a drag on value for shareholder investment. Rather, such companies experience better revenue growth, greater cost savings and improved risk mitigation through positive sustainability strategies resulting in positive financial results for investors. Two of the largest innovating public companies that have been applying positive sustainability strategies for years are Apple and Google. Google has initiated sustainability solutions via Google X, focusing on energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, and human health.v Apple has been driving
environmental efficiency through innovation and the deployment of renewable energy. Responding to justified criticism of both companies’ overseas labor practices, each has advanced better social performance through audits of their Asian suppliers over time.vi A third company, Tesla, is another technology innovator with environmental priorities. While these companies can and ought to be scrutinized critically, the fundamental principle is that they seek business opportunities with benefits that can accrue to human and environmental wellbeing. Based on our findings and analysis of existing research we have found that ESG opportunity-driven, positive sustainable investing has performed better than purely negative approaches over time. Another challenge remains however, and it is this: How do you know if a company is using ESG in an opportunitydriven way? Where do you go to get good information? One place is the United Nations Global Compact.vii The Compact works
with companies worldwide whose CEOs have voluntarily committed to advance sustainability practices. The Global Compact undertook a study of 30 companies for the Value Driver Model project.viii The Value Driver Model Project measures how corporate sustainability activities can contribute to positive overall performance in three important areas of business growth, productivity, and better risk management. Companies most effectively taking such positive approaches, between 2009 and 2014, outperformed the benchmark MSCI World by 13.8%. Included among these 30 global companies are the likes of Boeing, GE, Kimberly-Clark, Office Depot, and Proctor & Gamble. Diversification and Impact Investing are two other strategies that companies use to promote shareholder value and societal benefits at the same time. Such approaches are likely to perform better going forward as environmental problems manifest themselves around forests, food, IS S UE 3 , 2 0 1 5 | 11
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oceans, biodiversity, water, climate and energy. Impact investing strategies seek financial return while also providing a community benefit with a lower environmental footprint. Interest in these sorts of positive impact strategies are at record levels in 2015 and are expected to grow further. Many large institutions such as JP Morgan, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs are adopting this practice. There is also hopeful, positive news for union members from a jobs perspective. Infrastructure, for example, is expected to be the largest growing segment of investment overall, with some forecasters predicting an average of an additional $1 trillion per year on an annual basis.ix The recently proposed Rebuild America Act of 2015x would support 13 million good jobs with an
planet as a whole, and positive sustainable investing strategies require a greater level of knowledge about the world as a complex system. To show financial professionals the complexity of this system, we believe that multi-disciplinary teaching is the best approach to changing attitudes, bringing professionals into a positive learning setting, and enabling them to figure what next steps make best sense for their own situation. Columbia University’s Earth Institute and its Lamont Observatory are leading the way on this model. This form of teaching has also led to the building of communities of support and managers responsible for over $15 trillion dollars of assets have now participated in such education programs. Science enters into the analysis when we need to more deeply understand the issues around water, energy,
The actions of companies that union pension funds invest in affect the people, economies, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole, and positive sustainable investing strategies require a greater level of knowledge about the world as a complex system. opportunity to invest those funds sustainably in green infrastructure in addition to rebuilding and repairing existing infrastructure. Again, the good news is that there is a financial performance benefit being increasingly experienced by sustainable investment strategies within the related real estate sector,xi making the investment in sustainable infrastructure a real and positive possibility that can benefit local economies and create good middle class work. Education is also critical to promoting Sustainable Investing. Many financial professionals remain unaware of these trends, and continue to think that sustainability is a negative approach likely to restrict choices rather than a potential driver of better financial returns that also has good social and environmental outcomes. Investing does not occur in a vacuum. The actions of companies that union pension funds invest in affect the people, economies, ecosystems, and the 12 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
natural resources allocation and use, climate change adaptation and mitigation, to name a few. Shifting to the idea that learning about how we can steward our resources and understand risk from platform where we consider the complexity from a scientific, industry, investment and asset ownership perspective, will be critical over the coming years. Other efforts in education for sustainable investing are also undertaken by organizations such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI).xii Part of the task of education is to recognize that we still have a lot to learn and so knowledge needs to be built in a dynamic way with all the other stakeholders – investors, investment managers, public pension funds, private endowments, individuals to name a few. This leads us to our final observation. Sustainable investing is an evolving field. We cannot suggest that positive sustainable investing is easily achieved; nor is it the ultimate panacea. We also do
not suggest that we or the businesses and organizations described in our article have figured it out. For instance, one of the most important areas to tackle through the lens of sustainable investing is income inequality and jobs creation. How to find the right balance between environmental stewardship and socioeconomic development is another. And, as with all investment, due diligence and fiduciary responsibility remains key. But we do offer that positive sustainable investment with its focus on our environment and natural resources, with its attention to the quality of life of people, and with its insistence on innovation and economic growth, is really the only way to invest for the future wellbeing of our planet and everything on it. Finally, as this article suggests, sustainable investment can do so while also being better for financial returns. As we learn, invest and apply consistent review of investment portfolios, we are likely to achieve social, economic and environmental impacts that are constructive and favorable. Union members and pensions are key to this work, driving positive sustainable investing forward.
Footnotes http://www.gsi-alliance.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/02/GSIA_Review_download.pdf http://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal iii Haerer, D, Pratson, L. Employment Trends in US Electricity, 2008-2012. Energy Policy. Volume 82, 85-98. July 2015. iv http:// www.app-pov-proj.org v https://static.googleusercontent.com/ media/research.google.com/en/us/pubs/ archive/38149.pdf vi https://www.apple.com/supplierresponsibility/labor-and-human-rights/; http://business-humanrights.org/en/latestconcerns-re-apple-supply-chain-jan-feb-2012 vii https://www.unglobalcompact.org/ viii https://www.unglobalcompact.org/ take-action/action/value-driver-model ix http://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/ investing-in-the-clean-trillion-closing-theclean-energy-investment-gap/view x http://www.budget.senate.gov/democratic/ public/index.cfm/2015/1/investing-ininfrastructure-will-support-13-million-jobs xi http://carbonwarroom.com/ news/2015/06/19/news-sustainablebuildings-pay-real-estate-investors-finds-firstits-kind-study xii http://www.unpri.org/ i
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Photo by Phil McCarten
Photos from left: Magan Smith of Local 8 SE and a third-generation bricklayer, gave the conference’s National Keynote Address; Bricklayer Yolanda Overstreet of Local 21 IL; Local 2 MI tile setter apprentice Jennifer Vogt; and Sandra Novak, Local 21 IL tile setter and the first woman member to serve as a Job Corps instructor.
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s reported in the previous Journal (Issue 2, 2015*), the 5th Annual Women Building the Nation Conference held in May in Los Angeles represented the largest gathering of women members of the organized building trades – more than 1,000 – ever assembled, in the U.S. or any nation. In addition to the participation of 21 BAC members, the Union was well represented at the conference’s general sessions with remarks by BAC President James Boland and Victoria “Magan” Smith of Local 8 Southeast, who gave the National Keynote Address. After serving more than eight years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist, Sister Smith was medically retired and when the time came to transition to civilian employment, she
connected with Helmets to Hardhats and the Local 8 SE pre-apprentice program in Tampa, FL. She is currently a Local 8 SE bricklayer apprentice. Despite her years in the military and working long hours in a male-dominated field under tough conditions, her work with the tools has its challenges. “But between the pay and the benefits and the pride you take in your work, it makes everything worthwhile,” she told attendees. President Boland commended the conferees for reinforcing “the capacity of my Union and the organized trades to benefit from, and utilize your experiences and insights to create a more equitable, welcoming environment for women as tradesworkers and as union leaders.” And in a special shout out to the BAC members present, Boland said, “As you
From left, Local 15 MO/KS/NE bricklayer/pointer-cleaner-caulker Jana Ashton, Local 21 IL finisher apprentice Nicole Russell, Local 21 IL bricklayer Lily Calderon, Local 74 IL bricklayer Jackie Townsend, Local 2 WA/ ID/MT bricklayer Mary Lovette, and Local 1 NY bricklayer Glenda Samuel.
can attest to, our trades are no ‘walk in the park.’ It’s hard, hard work; and regardless of gender, you have to really want it to succeed, so congratulations for staying the course. The satisfaction of mastering a craft that goes back centuries, and creating something of enduring beauty that you can point out to family and friends for all to see – there’s nothing quite like it.” BAC and the Journal acknowledge Conference attendee and Local 1 WV pointer-cleaner-caulker apprentice Sister Renata Bruza for the use of her photographs. *Correction: The Journal regrets that the photo caption of Conference attendees on page 14 of Issue 2, 2015 failed to identify Jennifer Vogt of 2 MI, Jana Ashton of 15 MO/KS/NE and Yolanda Overstreet of 21 IL. The online caption has been corrected and Sisters Vogt, Ashton and Overstreet appear in photographs on this page.
Pointer-cleaner-caulker apprentice Kristine Azzoli and bricklayer Leslie Alonso, both of Local 1 NY, carry Local 1’s banner in the conference’s union banner parade.
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APPRENTICE CONTESTS
Apprentices Advance to BAC/IMI International Contest
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he 2015 BAC/IMI Regional Apprentice Contests, held in various locations in May and June, featured a total of 172 BAC apprentices competing in eight crafts: Brick, Cement, Marble, Plaster, PCC/Restoration, Stone, Terrazzo and Tile. Most of the winners of competitions in the Northeast, North Central and West, based on the number of active
Northeast Region
apprentices in each region, will advance to the International Apprentice Contest to be held September 11th and 12th at the BAC/IMI International Training Center in Bowie, MD. Participating apprentices from Canadian Locals have been selected from the Canada Skills Challenge held in May and by Local officers and Local training coordinators. The South has had to postpone sending contestants until the next contest cycle due to recent restruc-
turing and the transitional status of its apprenticeship and training programs. (Apprentices pictured on the following pages will advance to the International unless otherwise noted.) “For many participants, the Regional Contests are the final step of eligibility to the International contest where BAC apprentices will compete with members from both the U.S. and Canada for the title of International Champion in their respective trade. I wish the best of luck to all of them,” says Bob Arnold, IMTEF National Apprenticeship and Training Director. The next issue of the Journal will feature winners of the International Apprentice Contest.
The Northeast Regional Apprentice Contest kicked off with a Cement competition on May 7th, hosted by Local 5 New York, followed by the Terrazzo competition on May 14th at the Flynn Center, and Brick, Stone, Marble, Tile, PCC/Restoration competitions on May 30th at the Local 1 Pennsylvania/Delaware Training Center. In total, 63 contestants participated. Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano was on hand and presented the awards to the winners at two of the contest locations. “All contestants demonstrated a high level of craft skills and a strong sense of Union pride throughout the competitions,” said Catalano.
Brick
The top performing bricklayer apprentices pictured here all earned a chance to compete at the International Contest in September. From left, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano; from Local 1 CT, President Gerry Marotti, 3rd place winner Fatjon Rapo, and 4th place winner Brandon Sotomayor; from Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI, 2nd place winner Steven Quimby, President Chuck Raso, and 1st place winner Robert Burns; Zachary Mancuso and President Bucky Donkin of Local 9 PA; Brendon Potts and President Dennis Pagliotti of Local 1 PA/DE; and Eric Cipolla and President Bob Mantello of Local 2 NY/VT. 14 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
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From left, 3rd place winner Dale Dion of Local 1 CT and 1st place winner Mason Cantamessa of Local 5 NY, both of whom will advance to the International Contest, and 2nd place winner Eric Cipolla of Local 2 NY/VT, who will compete at the International in the Brick competition.
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From left, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano; from Local 1 MD/VA/DC, President Scott Garvin and 3rd place winner Victor Hernandez Mazariego; and from Local 7 NY/NY, 1st place winner Joseph Famighetti, 2nd place winner Barry Mullen, and Local 7 President Tom Lane.
From left, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano; from Local 1 NY, President Jerry Sullivan, Jr. and 2nd place winner Craig Devin; 3rd place winner Roland Hibbs of Local 1 PA/DE and Local 1 President Dennis Pagliotti; 1st place winner Felipe Pinto De Madureira of Local 1 MD/VA/DC and Local 1 President Scott Garvin.
PCC/Restoration
From left, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano; from Local 1 NY, President Jerry Sullivan, Jr. and 1st place winner Arkadiusz Sokolowski; Anthony Osbourne of Local 1CT; Kristine Azzoli and Timothy Crowe of Local 1 NY; from 3 MA/ME/NH/RI, 3rd place winner Cristian Marroquin, 2nd place winner Kyle DeSousa, and President Chuck Raso; and Local 1 CT President Gerry Marotti.
Terrazzo
From left, 3rd place winner Timothy Pietrowski of Local 3 NY; from Local 7 NY/NJ 1st place winner Felipe Pineda, 5th place winner Alex Weimer, and 2nd place winner Blake Price; and 4th place winner Brandon Brasili of Local 9 PA. Brothers Pineda, Price and Pietrowski will go on to compete in September.
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From left, BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano; Local 3 NY President Tony Diperna; from Local 3 MA MA/ME/NH/RI, President Chuck Raso and 2nd place winner Thomas Grondin; 1st place winner Daniel Oberfeldt of Local 7 NY/NJ; 3rd place winner Matt Walker of Local 3 NY; and Local 7 NY/NJ President Tom Lane.
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APPRENTICE CONTESTS
North Central Region
The Brick, Tile and Plaster portions of the North Central Region Apprentice Contest were hosted by Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois at the DCTC Training Center in Addison on May 30th. Cement, Marble, PCC/Restoration, and Terrazzo followed on June 6th, courtesy of the Ohio-Kentucky Administrative District Council, which hosted contestants at its Southern OH-KY ADC Training Center in Batavia. A total of 76 contestants participated in the Contest.
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From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, 1st place winner Neal Hydeman of Local 15 MO/KS/NE, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 2nd place winner Jeff Price of Local 7 OH, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
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From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 3rd place winner Colby Shelkop of Local 15 MO/KS/NE, Alan Box of Smith Level Company and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki. 16 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
1st place winner Jaymes Sanford of Local 5 OH.
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From left, 2nd place winner Alex Latanza of Local 18 OH, 1st place winner Chase Owens of Local 5 OH, and 3rd place winner John Garnett of Local 18 OH.
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Picutred above, from top, 1st place winner Graham Lovelien of Local 19 WI, 2nd place winner Kurt Kazik of Local 3 WI, and 3rd place Adam Babic of Local 16 OH.
1st place winner Kevin Marcum of Local 4 IN/KY, 2nd place winner Travis Knight of Local 22 OH, and 3rd place winner Taylor Conrad of Local 5 OH.
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APPRENTICE CONTESTS North Central Region (continued)
Plaster
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From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 1st place winner Efren Beltran of Local 56 IL, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 1st place winner Cody McGraw of Local 21 IL, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 2nd place winner Stanley Slawnikowski of Local 56 IL, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 2nd place winner Zach Combs of Local 4 IN/KY, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, 3rd place winner Alejandro Medina of Local 56 IL, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
From left, ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen, Alan Box of Smith Level Company, 3rd place winner Jeremy Joa of Local 1 MN/ND, and IMTEF Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki.
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West Region
Co-hosted by Locals 4 and 18 California, the West competition, which is held annually and better known as the Western States Apprentice Contest, took place in Arcadia, CA on June 6th. Contestants competed in Brick, Marble, PCC/Restoration, and Tile.
Brick
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Kevin O’Dell of Local 4 CA won 1st place. Attila Kovacs of Local 2 WA/ID/MT and Xavier Adame of Local 4 CA took 2nd and 3rd places respectively.
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Marble
PCC/Restoration
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From left, Local 4 CA Apprentice Director Gary Anthony; Local 18 CA Apprentice Coordinator Wayne McAdam; from Local 4 CA, 1st place winner James Cerda, 2nd place winner Rudy Gaxiola, and President Dick Whitney; and Local 18 CA President Chad Boggio.
1st
Jose Gomez of Local 3 CA took 1st place, 2nd place went to Seth Callaway of Local 1 OR and 3rd place to Justin Fuquay of Local 4 CA.
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1st and 2nd place winners were Local 18 CA members Nick Grange and Alex Heredia. Local 3 CA member David Salas placed 3rd.
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IMI
Rain Screen Walls
A Growing Market – A Growing Opportunity
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ew construction in urban markets, universities, and corporate campuses shows a tremendous growth market in rain screen walls. In many cases these newer systems are used where architects previously preferred curtain wall or metal panels, opening up a growing market for the BAC in rain screen construction. Says BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, “The development of rain screen wall systems is the latest chapter in the evolution of building façades. As this technology progresses, the masonry industry must be prepared to address the challenges and opportunities these systems present. BAC and IMI are at the forefront of this effort to ensure that our members and contractors are the most productive and effective resource for masonry rain screen projects.” Often known for using innovative engineering technology and regional materials in his building designs, Jim Shields, Design Principal of HGA Architects & Engineers and Associate
Local 8 WI member Mark Dunco installs a rain screen panel at Kerry Americas Corporate Headquarters in Beloit, WI.
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Professor of Architecture at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee says “Terra cotta rain screens allow architects to specify one of the most ancient and beautiful materials – fired clay – and detail it in a light, yet durable and weather resistant way.” Adds Shields, “We also understand that the craftworkers of the masonry industry are still there for us to install terra cotta masonry even if it is without mortar. We trust and rely upon the refinement of their understanding and craftsmanship to actually build what we draw.” Rain screen walls are designed to allow air flow behind the veneer within the cavity. Similar to brick masonry cavity walls with open or vented weep holes at the top and bottom of the cavity, any moisture penetration can both drain and dry with air circulation. A properly designed and built rain screen prevents pressure differentials between the cavity and the exterior air, minimizing moisture penetration.
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Typical rain screen walls consist of the following: §§ the exterior veneer layer §§ an air space §§ vertical or horizontal channels to support the dead load of the system §§ anchors to both attach the veneer and resist lateral loads §§ insulation §§ an air and vapor barrier §§ an appropriate backup system that transfers loads to the structure. Since all of this work must be carefully coordinated, BAC members not only install the rain screen, but the entire wall system as well. The rain screen itself can be made of many materials. Terra cotta, calcium silicate, natural stone, glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), and most recently, porcelain panels, are just some of the materials that are specified.
IMI and IMTEF work hard to build relationships with manufacturers and suppliers of these products, giving advance notice of upcoming projects and allowing access to development of details and specifications. IMI technical seminars and webinars on rain screen systems and principles have exposed thousands of architects, engineers and construction managers to rain screens and the skill level of BAC craftworkers. Technical articles reach many more designers. IMTEF provides a craftworker upgrade program in rain screen installation that includes both technical lecture and a hands on component to gain familiarity with the principles and installation techniques of rain screen systems. BAC contractors are a critical part of the success in gaining this new work. IMI teaches a Rain Screen Estimating course in person and through webinars. In many cases contractors have used mockups at training centers to gain a comfort level with this work prior to bidding. When architects are confident that they have access to trained craftworkers, they often make it a requirement for bidders. A recent project in New Jersey contained the following specification language requiring contractors to employ BAC members trained in the specific system:
Project Example
The Cleveland State University Center for Innovation in Health Professions utilized a terra cotta rain screen system on a new project. Designed by architect Pelli Clarke Pelli (New Haven, CT) at an overall project cost of $35 million, the building used 28,000 square feet of terra cotta rain screen.
The terra cotta package was secured by Bob Zavagno, Jr., President of The Cleveland Marble Mosaic Company (CMM). CMM Superintendent and Local 5 OH member Frank Katuscak coordinated the installation that required ten members of Local 5 to install the mineral wool insulation, the metal channels and rails (the support system for the terra cotta), and the terra cotta units themselves.
“1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE B. Installer Qualifications: An employer of workers trained and approved by the Porcelain Stone Ventilated Facade System manufacturer, having experience in the successful completion of projects employing similar materials, applications and performance requirements as specified for this Project or an employer having completed the International Masonry Institute’s - IMI VENTILATED FACADE SYSTEM Course and provided they complete the additional IMI module on the Crossville-Shackerley system prior to construction.”
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INTERNATIONAL FUNDS INTERNATIONAL PENSION FUND
Take Time to Review Your Last Paper IPF Annual Statement
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he International Pension Fund (IPF) is mailing the 2014 IPF Annual Statements to all active U.S. and Canadian participants. The BAC SAVE Retirement Savings Plan 2014 Annual Statements will also be mailed to members of Local Unions that participate in BAC SAVE. These Plan documents provide critical information regarding hours reported and updates on Service Credit and beneficiary information. They can also represent the last paper version of these statements for those who opt to receive Plan documents electronically via the BAC Member Web Portal. The last issue of the BAC Journal (Issue 2, 2015 page 11)
explained how members can receive a wealth of information through the Portal. Now members can sign up to receive annual statements and documents by taking advantage of the electronic communication or “eComm” service. To get started receiving further statements electronically, go to member.bacweb.org. Whether on paper or electronically, keep the following information in mind while reviewing your annual statements.
Social Security/Insurance Number
For your security, the first five digits of your Social Security or Social Insurance number have been suppressed. Future Service Credit Hours (IPF Statements)
The Annual Statement shows a member’s detailed 2014 hours in addition to all hours reported to IPF by year. This can include hours worked outside a member’s
To get started receiving further statements electronically, go to member.bacweb.org.
BACMobile BAC membership information is ready when you need it, and now, where you need it with BACMobile, the new member portal app for smartphones and tablets. Go online now to member.bacweb.org and begin receiving IPF and RSP statements electronically on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. For questions or concerns, please email IPFAnnualStatements @ipfweb.org. To notify the Fund in writing of any discrepancies, please write to: David F. Stupar Executive Director International Pension Fund 620 F Street, N.W. Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20004 dstupar@ipfweb.org Fax: 202-347-7339 22 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
home Local, including hours worked prior to the date their home Local first participated in IPF. Participants may request a more detailed report of total hours reported to IPF by month and may provide information on any missing hours or periods of disability that are not reflected in the Fund’s records. Periods of disability are not credited as past or future service, but may qualify a participant for a disability exemption for an apparent break in service. IPF processes hundreds of thousands of transactions each year. In 2014, alone, 590,000 report transactions from more than 11,000 contributing employers were processed. This year IPF will mail over 47,500 Annual Statements. If you find a discrepancy in your hours or a possible delinquency, please notify the Fund office by contacting IPFAnnualStatements@ ipfweb.org and provide the Local or employer records or check stub copies that document the missing hours, along with a copy of your statement. Hours reported or adjusted in 2014 will appear on the statement in detail, showing the work month and name of employer. If detailed hours for a year earlier than 2014 appear on the statement, the hours were either reported late or originally under an incorrect Social Security/Insurance number. Past Service Credit (IPF Statements)
Past service credit estimates shown on the annual statement take into account many factors including the member’s initiation date, the member’s date of participation, the Local’s date of participation, the participant’s home Local (the Local in which the majority of a participant’s employment in the International Pension Fund has occurred), and any apparent breaks in future service, which can cancel service credit. A participant may request to have their past service estimate verified as part of a pension status report. This request must be made in writing. A final determination of a participant’s eligibility for past service can only be made at application for retirement. Beneficiary Information
Your statements only show IPF and BAC SAVE beneficiary designations received by the Fund office. Designations
IPF AND RSP PARTICIPANTS
Annual Notices of Potential Benefits and Required Minimum Distributions
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ach year, the IPF files detailed information through IRS Form 8955-SSA (Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with possible Deferred Vested Benefits) to report on participants who have separated from service for at least two years and may have deferred vested benefits with the Fund. The Social Security Administration also mails a Notice of Potential Private Pension Benefit to remind participants regarding their possible eligibility for deferred vested benefits payable from retirement plans, including the IPF and the RSP, in which they participated. BACSAVE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) participants and beneficiaries are also notified of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) each year in annual mailings. An RMD is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your account each year. RMDs apply to all Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Retirement Plans (QRPs) including BACSAVE RSP annuity and 401(k) accounts. Initial RMDs must be taken no later than April 1st of the year following the calendar year in which a participant reaches the age of 70 years and 6 months. Subsequent RMDs must be taken by the December 31st of each year. You may withdraw more than
made for the International Union Death Benefit or a Local plan will not appear. Any beneficiary changes related to IPF must be made on an IPF enrollment card or IPF change of beneficiary card. Any beneficiary changes related to BAC SAVE must be made on a BAC SAVE card. Participants whose statements do not show a beneficiary will receive a separate mailing from IPF or BAC SAVE requesting that designation. If a member’s ex-spouse appears as a beneficiary on an
the minimum required amount. This reminder is also found on RSP annual statements and targeted mailings. The RMD for any year is a portion of the account balance as of the end of the calendar year based on life expectancy tables. The following example illustrates when participants must take RMDs: Example: You reach age 70½ on the date that is 6 calendar months after your 70th birthday. Your 70th birthday was June 30, 2015. You reached age 70½ on December 30, 2015. You must have taken your first RMD ( for 2015) by April 1, 2016. If your balance was $22,238, your estimated RMD would be $1,091. If a participant does not receive a RMD in a timely manner there are IRS tax consequences for the participant and the Plan. For further information regarding these notices, potential vested benefits, RMDs, or any other questions regarding the RSP, please contact the Fund office: Bricklayers and Trowel Trades International RSP 620 F Street, N.W., Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20004 1-888-880-8222 www.ipfweb.org
annual statement, a new designation must be made as a divorce decree does not automatically revoke the ex-spouse beneficiary designation. RSP Annual Statements
The Retirement Savings Plan Annual Statement shows opening balance, contributions and interest earnings credited to your RSP Account along with any withdrawals. The 2014 return to participant accounts is 5%. IS S UE 3 , 2 0 1 5 | 23
INTERNATIONAL FUNDS INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FUND
Coordinated Care
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or participants covered by the International Health Fund (IHF) as well as most other plans, understanding the concept of coordinated care is important to getting the greatest value from your healthcare benefits and limiting financial risk. When you or a family member become ill, there are often other things on your mind than whether the provider you have been referred to by your physician is in your medical plan’s network. But it’s essential to pay attention because costs for an out-of-network provider can be significantly higher than an in-network provider. Some plans don’t cover out-of-network coverage at all. Says IHF Executive Director Robin Donovick, “It’s really important to know where you can get information about your plan’s network. IHF participants can find in-network providers at www.myuhc.com.” The Case for In-Network Providers
Network providers contract with your insurance company to accept a discounted fee and are often contractually bound to quality and cost containment measures that can reduce your
King v. Burwell
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he Supreme Court on June 28th denied a claim that a drafting error in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, prevents tax subsidies from being available to participants in federal, not state, run Exchanges. The ruling does not impact multiemployer Taft-Hartley plans such IHF and BAC health care plans, but does further protect the
financial risk. Make sure you remind your physician to refer you to an in-network provider in non-emergency situations. Your physician’s staff should be able to coordinate your care with in-network providers. When selecting a physician, it may be beneficial to see a multispecialty group practice where doctors are employees of the organization, which then contracts directly with hospitals to coordinate care in an optimal matter. Sometimes the physicians are not employees but have integrated services with health plans or hospitals. These are known as Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which were created as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ACOs are designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and provide incentives for providers to be engaged in the patient’s health. Again, if treatment is not urgent, says Donovick, “It’s best to schedule tests or procedures at a hospital or outpatient facility in your network. Many providers such as anesthesiologists and radiologists, known sometimes as ancillary providers, don’t sign network contracts. But if that provider treats you in a network facility, plans typically cover all providers in the facility as in-network, thus reducing cost-sharing and financial risk of the patient.” In an emergency, go to the nearest facility. Don’t worry about whether the facility is a network provider. Plans typically cover emergency admissions as in-network regardless of whether the facility is in the network.
most significant health care reform law in a generation and will allow millions of Americans to remain insured at affordable rates. BAC President James Boland commented, “The ACA has accomplished a great deal – millions more have coverage, pre-existing conditions are a thing of the past, and young adults can stay on a parent’s plan through age 26. This most recent decision solidifies one of the most crucial economic necessities of the Act. But the fact remains that in the U.S., we’re
still spending twice what other developed nations are on healthcare. We can and must find better ways to address rising costs.” If you or your family member does not have coverage under a Collective Bargaining Agreement, you may be eligible to receive tax subsidies if you enroll in coverage through an Exchange. Log onto Working America at http:// workingamericahealthcare.org/ for information.
Members Get the 4-1-1 on IHF Private Health Exchange In rolling out the IHF Private Health Exchange program (see Issue 2, 2015 Journal, p.21), the IHF held web seminars at member meetings in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma in early July at which IHF staff answered questions from members and their spouses about the new plan options now available to members of Locals 8 SE and 5 OK/AR/TX (options that other IHF Locals are considering instituting). 24 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
CANADA
Heavy Burden of C-377 to Unions and Taxpayers
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he tortuous legislative trajectory of the anti-union financial disclosure measure, C-377, took a highly atypical turn on June 30th when Conservative Senators, in defiance of their own speaker, forced the bill to a vote just before the upper house recessed. The controversial bill passed 35-22. BAC, in solidarity with Canada’s Building Trade Unions (CBTU) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has consistently opposed the measure that would force unions – and no other similar organizations – to disclose all their financial information to employers and the general public. Says BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, “The true intent of C-377 is to weaken unions by imposing a series of expensive and onerous reporting requirements. Plus, a lot of people don’t realize how much it will cost taxpayers.” C-377 amends the Income Tax Act to require that all labour organizations provide financial information to the Canadian Revenue Agency for public disclosure. Unions, associations, and even district labour councils, will have to give detailed reports of their assets and liabili-
ties as well as recording all expenses of $5,000 or more, including who received the payment and why. The salaries of union employees making $100,000 or more will also become public information. Many legal experts agree with labour leaders that the measure, which strains the
boundaries of federal tax law, is open to a constitutional challenge. Besides a potential legal challenge, the bill could become a part of a potent political currency, along with other anti-union policies, that will play out during the run up to Canada’s general election on October 19th.
Le lourd fardeau du projet de loi C-377 envers les contribuables et les syndicats
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a trajectoire législative tarabiscotée des mesures antisyndicales du projet de loi C-377 sur la déclaration des avoirs financiers a amorcé un virage hautement atypique le 30 juin dernier alors que les sénateurs du parti conservateur, contrairement à l’idée de leur propre président, ont forcé le vote de la loi juste avant la suspension de la Chambre haute. La loi controversée a été adoptée à 35 voix contre 22. En solidarité avec les syndicats des métiers du bâtiment canadien et le Congrès du travail du Canada (CTC), BAC a constamment opposé la règlementation forçant les syndicats, mais aucun autre organisme semblable, à divulguer leurs données financières aux employeurs
et au grand public. Aux dires de Craig Strudwick, le PDG canadien de BAC, « ... l’intention véritable du projet de loi C-377 est d’affaiblir les syndicats en leur imposant une panoplie de lourdes et coûteuses obligations fiscales. De plus, beaucoup de gens ne réalisent pas l’ampleur des coûts imputés aux contribuables. » La loi C-377 modifie la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu en exigeant que toutes les organisations du travail divulguent leurs données financières à l’Agence du revenu du Canada pour divulgation au grand public. Les syndicats, associations et même le Conseil canadien des travailleurs seront dans l’obligation de dresser un bilan détaillé de leurs actifs et passifs, en plus d’enregistrer
toutes leurs dépenses de 5000 $ ou plus, comprenant également le qui et le pourquoi du récipient. Les salaires des employés des syndicats qui recevront 100 000 $ ou plus seront également révélés au public. Bon nombre d’experts juridiques conviennent avec les dirigeants syndicaux que cette mesure, qui remet en cause les limites de la loi fiscale fédérale, constitue aujourd’hui un débat constitutionnel. En dehors d’éventuelles contestations judiciaires, la loi peut devenir un atout politique puissant, parallèlement aux autres politiques antisyndicales qui se joueront durant la campagne électorale menant aux élections fédérales canadiennes du 19 octobre prochain. IS S UE 3 , 2 0 1 5 | 25
SAFETY & HEALTH MASONRY R2P PARTNERSHIP
A Model for Advancing Safety & Health in Construction Industry
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n June, the Masonry r2p Partnership was recognized for its commitment to safety at the first annual seminar, r2p in Construction: Science, Strategies & Partnerships to Advance Safety & Health, which focused on better ways to move advancements in safety and health from the field of research into practice, or the hands of employers and workers. The seminar drew Representatives from various construction industry sectors, safety and health researchers, labor, contractors, OSHA, NIOSH, and the insurance industry gathered at this seminar, put on by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, to discuss research to practice (or r2p) approaches, successes, challenges and the critical role stakeholder partnerships play. At the opening session, Dr. Charlotte Chang, Associate Project Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley and a member of CPWR’s r2p team, cited the Masonry r2p Partnership as an example of how r2p works in the construction industry. She went on to describe ways in which it has engaged in the three key steps to move research to practice and ultimately reduce the risk for injuries or illness:
➤➤improve awareness of hazards through materials, websites, and educational efforts; increase the availability and awareness of equipment and controls by working with manufacturers; ➤➤improve workplace practices through training programs; and ➤➤support or participate in academic research on existing and emerging hazards facing masonry and other construction workers. Guest speaker BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano addressed the seminar on behalf of the Masonry r2p Partnership. “The idea of working 26 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano outlines the safety and health achievements that have come from working as an industry partnership.
together wasn’t new … Our three organizations [BAC, IMI and ICE] have ongoing relationships. While we have all worked on safety and health research projects before,” Scarano added, “through the Partnership, we now have a system for all three national organizations to get input from a broad cross-section of members, contractors and trainers on safety and
health priorities and to collectively promote research-based solutions.” He emphasized, “You need labor and management at the national level to be onboard, as well as the buy-in from the trainers.” In describing the Partnership’s work and efforts in coordination with CPWR to track its progress, Scarano said “A key challenge relates to the different hats each
of us wears within our organizations. We all have competing demands on our time, and sometimes we don’t agree on how to solve programs.” Using silica as example, he noted: “My union strongly supports the proposed silica standard. In fact, one of the other hats that I wear is Chair of the Building Trades Silica Subcommittee. Our contractor association opposes the standard…But, because of our Partnership, we have still been able to jointly take some positive steps to address this hazard, including supporting CPWR’s silica website and working with researchers to find controls for silica-generating tasks.” Scarano also noted that the close collaboration of the three groups has been very much in evidence in publicizing the Partnership’s work to promote the use of gloves (see box below) to protect workers hands from skin disorders, cuts and other hand injuries. That cooperation, according to Scarano, has helped raise BAC contractors’ awareness of the importance of providing task- and martial-appropriate gloves and members’ awareness of the need to use gloves and take them on and off properly, and to involve training staff in getting the word out to apprenticeship and other training programs. (Visit www. ChooseHandSafety.org to learn more on how to protect your hands.) Going forward, Scarano said, “the Partnership will build on its success and role as a model r2p partnership by continuing to work with CPWR to document what makes a sustainable partnership, to develop and evaluate new strategies to translate research into practical tools and materials that workers and contractors can use, and to take on new research projects to address hazards of primary concern to BAC members, contractors, and their families.
Hearing Loss Can’t Be Reversed, But it Can Be Prevented
P
rotecting workers from job-related hearing loss is one of the priority issues identified by BAC members and contractors in surveys and discussions. (See Contractor & Member Surveys Highlight Partnership Priorities, Opportunities, and Successes; Issue 2, 2015.) Job-related hearing loss is a serious issue for masonry workers, with roughly 2 out of 3 exposed to hazardous levels of noise during a typical workday. The Masonry r2p Partnership has been working to raise awareness of the risk and the steps workers can take to protect their hearing and contractors can take to protect their employees. Wearing appropriate hearing protection is one option. Using low noise equipment is another. Even a small change in an equipment’s noise level can make a big difference – using a tool just 3dBA’s lower can cut the noise energy reaching a worker’s ear in half! NIOSH’s BuyQuiet program can help contractors identify equipment that is lower in noise. To learn more, visit NIOSH’s Buy-Quiet online resource http://1.usa. gov/1SdIxMH and watch the video at: http://bit.ly/1NUoFgk.
Hand Safety and Gloves OSHA requires that Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), specifically gloves and boots, be used when workers’ skin will come into contact with Portland cement (e.g., while performing terrazzo work; mixing mortar; using mortar, and jobsite mixing of concrete) or other material that could cause injury to the skin. For your safety, your employer must provide and you should use appropriate PPE whenever you are engaged in such tasks. OSHA will inspect for appropriate PPE on jobsites.
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LOCAL COMPASS
Local 2 Michigan
B
ob Buffa, a 75-year Local 2 MI member, center, receives his plaque from Local 2 President Mark King, right, and Vice Chairman/Field Representative Chuck Kukawka in June recognizing his dedicated service to the Union. “Congratulations to Brother Buffa who has been a member for half of BAC’s 150-year history,” says President Mark King. “Brother Buffa has been an active member since 1940, participating in Union meetings, picket lines, Labor Day parades and multiple community service activities. He has never been afraid to stand up and speak for the BAC membership and the middle class. He is a true trade unionist. We thank him for his service to the Union and our community.”
Local 1 Maryland/ Virginia/DC
Gold Card member Louis Taffetani, second from right, accompanied by his wife Angela, receives his service award from Local 1 MD/VA/DC President Scott Garvin, left, and Baltimore Chapter Chair Charles Driscoll, Jr.
Wisconsin District Council Local 19 Wisconsin
From left, WI DC Field Representative Tony Fox, 40-year member Thomas Donagan, 25-year member Richard Adam, and WI DC Director Gary Burns.
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RETIREES
Local 1 Missouri Local 1 MO hosted a retiree lunch for 50-year members acknowledging their dedicated service to the Union.
Front row from left, 50-year members Michael Johnson, Stephan Biermann, Hans Feierabend, Michael Zekoll, and Dennis Henderson; 2nd row from left, 50-year members Richard DeCosta, Richard Bristow, Richard Chapman, Jr., Gary Williams, Larry Roesti, and Willie Cunningham; 3rd row from left, Local 1 Welfare and Pension Plan Director Gary Juenger, President John Hopkin, ADC of Eastern Missouri SecretaryTreasurer John Finder and Director Don Brown, and Local 1 Field Representative Brian Jennewein.
Local 2 Michigan
Local 2 MI hosted a Flint and Saginaw Retiree Luncheon in Frankenmuth, MI on May 27th. Front row from left, Field Representatives Greg Lobodzinski, James Brylowski and Daryl Nichols, retiree Bucky Jones, Local 2 President Mark King, and Vice Chairman/Field Representative Chuck Kukawka; 2nd row from left, retirees Tom Schultz, Henry Krajniak, Ray Krajniak, Joe Piazza, Ron Reed, Ray Kloha, Dale Buddle, Jr., Frank Lee, Leonard Nicolai, Paul Kennedy, and Charlie Cool; 3rd row from left, Field Representative Mike Lynch, retirees Dave Fraim, Ron Bronner, Clarence Richard, Tod Richards, Gary McQuaid, Bruce McPherson, Fulvio Ragnone, Steve Riley, Tony Schultz, Rod Putnam, Tim Sauer, and Field Representative Paul Dunford; back row from left, Local 2 Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath, retirees Jim Sutphen, Gary Drews, Charlie Hemingway, Robert Terbush, Tom Pepera, Bill Behrmann, Wayne Hartwig, Dan Stevely, Bob Balwinski, and Field Representative Jim Budd. On May 7th, Local 2 MI hosted an Upper Peninsula Retiree Luncheon. Front row from left, Tom Mitchell, Jim Jackimowicz, Dick Scott, Jerry Duquette, and Jim Schultz; back row from left, Local 2 Field Representative James Brylowski, Eero Watia, Field Representatives Mike Lynch and Jim Budd, retirees Dave Raffaelli and Gary Roberts, Local 2 President Mark King, retirees Paul Kangas and Dave Sivonen, Field Representative John Kleiber, retiree Dave Bolduc, Secretary-Treasurer Nelson McMath, and Vice Chairman/ Field Representative Chuck Kukawka. 30 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering Don Newton
R
etired IU Director of Organizing Donald J. Newton, Jr., 66, died June 17, 2015. A bricklayer by trade and 42-year member of Local 56 Illinois, Brother Newton was renowned for his all-encompassing knowledge of organizing strategies and a deeply-rooted belief in and adherence to the principles of trade unionism. His formal Union service began in 1988 as Financial Secretary of Local 56, followed by his tenure as an organizer with then Illinois District Council #1, during which he and then fellow organizer, now retired IU Executive Vice President Ken Lambert, co-created what has since become among the most prominent protest symbols against low-road contractors, a 12-foot inflatable rat known as “Scabby.” In 2005, Don was named as IU Director of Organizing. He lost no time
in working directly with Locals to assist in devising and implementing their organizing objectives through a combination of salting, representation elections, steward training, COMET classes, and multicultural outreach to potential members.
April
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
Death Benefit Claims for April 2015 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
Aiton, Thomas S. - 02, WA/ID/MT
B, M
$217,500.00 $4,000.00 $213,500.00 121 82.11 53.49
Brother Newton was a 1999 graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program. He was an ardent student of labor history whose keen awareness of the challenges of working people fueled his political and civic activism. His contributions were remembered on July 16th on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), who spoke movingly of the dedicated trade unionist and “friend of mine.” Said Foster, “On the front lines of protests, as workers fight to hold on to the protections they need to maintain fair wages and a healthy middle class, Scabby the Rat, and the memory of Don Newton, will never be forgotten.” (Full statement: http://bit.ly/1VlOICL) Brother Newton is survived by his loving wife Sue and their children Kate Newton, Jeanne Newton (Brian Krueger), John Newton and Susie (Mike) Sundblom; grandchildren Dylan and Evan; brothers Tom, Peter and Brian, sister Mary Licar; and many nieces and nephews.
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Chapman, Nathaniel - 05, OH
B
80
56
Chesler, Edward R. - 01, MO
B
88
68
Chuffo, Sr., Anthony B. - 04, NJ
B, MM
89
67
Clifton, James - 08, SE
B
88
63
Colao, Antonio - 21, IL
MM, TW
67
35
Collis, Edwin A. - 01, NL
TW, GP
84
45
Coral, Mario - 06, ON
B
84
50
Cosner, John D. - 02, MI
B
86
63
Dennis, James W. - 01, PA/DE
B
35
11
DeRepentigny, Marcel - 07, CN
B
82
50
Dragone, Antonio - 04, NJ
CM, P, B
91
51
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Eichner, George - 05, OH
B
88
56
84
54
Erkinger, John G. - 05, PA
B
87
63
Bakken, Willis D. - 21, WI
B
83
64
Fedkoe, Thomas - 09, PA
M, CB
74
50
Basciano, Gennaro - 01, NY
B
82
64
Fiorillo, Thomas P. - 02, NY/VT
B, CM, M, P
82
59
Blas, Joseph - 21, IL
B
102
62
Flickinger, Ray A. - 03, IA
B
88
66
Bollana, Remigio - 02, NY/VT
B, CM, P
88
50
Forshaw, Gerald K. - 02, NY/VT
B, M, P
83
45
Bontempo, Louis A. - 01, NY
B
78
61
Francois, Donald J. - 03, WI
TL
84
50
Brannan, Harvey N. - 13, NV
B
84
54
Gaita, Sr., Mario R. - 04, NJ
B, CM, P
83
59
Briers, William L. - 05, NJ/DE/PA
B, CM, P
86
46
Gallagher, Rollin T. - 02, NY/VT
B, M, P
87
65
Brockhaus, William E. - 08, SE
B
92
69
Garofalo, Santo P. - 05, NJ/DE/ PA
B, CM, P
83
45
Bryant, Reuben H. - 05, OK/AR/TX
B
88
57
Gingo, Samuel A. - 01, NY
B
71
54
Buchanan, Clifford L. - 01, PA/DE
B
86
60
Gleason, Francis E. - 09, PA
B, CM
85
58
Castillo, Robert - 18, CA
TL
63
12
Glunt, Myron N. - 04, IN/KY
B
93
67
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IN MEMORIAM
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Grasch, Sr., William R. - 04, IN/KY
B
78
58
Rizzuto, Raymond - 04, NJ
B, CM, P
80
58
Greathouse, William H. - 55, OH
B
87
50
Rouch, Leonald J. - 04, IN/KY
B
70
49
Gresser, Ralph C. - 02, MI
B
89
65
Salek, Thomas J. - 05, PA
FN
72
25
Griffin, Hardin L. - 03, CA
B
93
65
Schmidgall, George F. - 06, IL
B
85
58
Gruschka, Heinz E. - 15, MO/KS/NE
B
85
57
Schrader, Robert D. - 02, NY/VT
B, M
80
58
Halder, Jerome F. - 03, IA
B, M
93
65
Schroer, John R. - 05, OK/AR/TX
B
93
68
Hansen, Stanley R. - 02, MI
B
72
48
Seeck, Hubert G. - 02, BC
B
85
60
Heath, Thomas W. - 01, PA/DE
B
94
68
Senk, Raymond E. - 08, WI
B
87
49
Hershberger, Royal J. - 08, SE
TL, MM
89
64
Seviola, Michael A. - 01, MN/ND
TL
50
26
Hofmeister, Edward R. - 01, MN/ND
B
71
36
Sharpe, Richard D. - 02, WA/ID/MT
RE
55
35
Hogfeldt, Robert A. - 01, MN/ND
B
57
35
Smith, Jack G. - 03, NY
CM, P, B
85
48
Hommel, Walter D. - 02, MI
FN
86
26
Smith, Sr., John - 01, MO
B
83
65
Horn, Walter H. - 21, IL
B, M
85
65
Southgate, Howard F. - 08, SE
B
95
62
Imperatore, Luciano - 05, NY
M, B
88
57
Spring, Earl M. - 03, NY
B, CM
90
67
Johnson, David A. - 01, MN/ND
B
54
14
Johnson, Thomas P. - 03, NY
B
82
57
Jones, John I. - 01, NS
B
86
68
Karlson, Raul L. - 04, CA
B
86
42
Kirby, James F. - 07, NY/NJ
FN
67
27
Knotek, Sr., Richard C. - 36, OH
TL
72
35
Kotvas, Sr., Frank S. - 01, NY
PC
75
46
Kreag, James R. - 04, IN/KY
B, M
80
60
Stark, Jr., Martin T. - 08, WI
B, M
66
23
Stephenson, Charles P. - 08, SE
B
90
66
Stillman, Richard - 21, IL
PC
72
53
Strunk, Richard E. - 07, NY/NJ
TL
84
53
Swieton, Zbigniew - 02, NY/VT
B, M, PC
61
30
Tuccillo, Joseph V. - 01, NY
B
86
66
Turensky, Edward J. - 03, WI
B, M
82
59
Udchik, Jr., William S. - 21, IL
B
92
58
Umetsu, Yoshio - 01, HI
M
92
52
LaFleur, Robert - 05, OK/AR/TX
B, CM, P
88
67
Lambert, Edward G. - 04, CA
B
90
68
Veneziano, Louis A. - 01, CT
B, CM
80
59
B, CM, P
94
75
CM, P, B
93
66
Lebrecht, Hans J. - 01, MN/ND
B
88
47
Viel, Leonello J. - 05, NJ/DE/PA
Leoni, John C. - 09, PA
M
82
64
Vigilante, Anthony V. - 05, NJ/DE/PA
Lindeman, Sr., Leo L. - 15, MO/KS/NE
B
82
59
Wagner, Edward H. - 21, IL
TL
86
53
Livedalen, Clifford - 01, MN/ND
B, M
90
66
Walker, Sr., Angress - 08, SE
B
99
67
Lively, Edwin M. - 02, NY/VT
B, CM, M
84
48
Waloski, Henryk - 04, NJ
B
63
27
Wandrey, William L. - 02, WA/ID/MT
TW
90
48
Malone, Sr., Henry A. - 08, OH
B
82
49
Manza, Frederick M. - 01, NY
B
92
63
Wheeler, Thomas H. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
PC, B, M
86
64
Williams, Jr., Samuel E. - 01, NY
B
77
44
Marcinko, Joseph J. - 09, PA
B, M
88
49
Margherita, Robert J. - 03, CA
B
93
65
Zeinert, Robert A. J. - 56, IL
P
85
61
McCorkle, Carl R. - 45, OH
B
78
60
Zerbian, Joseph V. - 74, IL
B
82
63
McKinney, Sr., Buford - 08, SE
B
84
57
McKitrick, Theron D. - 03, NY
B
84
57
Menting, James R. - 09, WI
B, CH, M, P, TL
70
50
Moras, Federico - 06, ON
B
91
62
Mulcahy, Terence W. - 21, IL
B
55
35
Nehls, Donald M. - 21, WI
B, M, P
84
59
Nicastro, Alfio - 21, IL
B
85
47
Odle, James M. - 02, WA/ID/MT
B
79
57
Paolella, Michael E. - 05, PA
CS
19
3 mos
Paparo, Frank - 01, PA/DE
M
83
65
Pellow, John - 02, ON
B
88
68
Pirtle, William W. - 02, WA/ID/MT
B
90
66
Porter, Jessie E. - 08, SE
B
73
15
Quandt, Donald R. - 13, WI
B, M
66
22
Ramirez, Ramiro H. - 04, CA
B, M
78
51
Rento, John F. - 04, IN/KY
B
80
62
Restanio, Thomas - 09, PA
B
87
62
Riffel, Wayne P. - 02, MI
P
85
60
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May Death Benefit Claims for May 2015 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
Allegretti, Ernest G. - 09, PA
B, M
Armstrong, Jr., Edmund B. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI B
$190,050.00 $2,000.00 $188,050.00 106 81.57 52.16 YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
92
61
87
67
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
MEMBERSHIP
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Bacco, Guy J. - 09, PA
B
89
64
Maiuolo, Leonardo - 05, NY
B, CM
73
45
Baldi, Thomas C. - 01, CT
B, CM, P
85
66
Makela, Ronald J. - 02, WI
B, M
77
52
Belle, John J. - 03, NY
B, MM
86
62
Marchionda, Pasquale - 03, NY
FN
85
26
Benjock, Sr., Thomas - 05, OH
B
87
50
Marshall, Jr., John H. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
M, B, CM
86
65
Bertanie, Peter J. - 03, NY
B, M, TL
94
75
Matich, William S. - 01, MO
B, M
92
66
Bohannon, Jeffrey C. - 21, IL
TL
50
19
Mavica, Giovanni - 02, NY/VT
FN
85
29
Broderick, Jay R. - 05, PA
TL, CM, M, PC
47
18
McClelland, James W. - 29, ON
B
78
60
Brown, Harvey R. - 23, ON
B
90
66
Morello, Gasper - 07, NY/NJ
TL
85
56
Mrak, Martin S. - 04, IN/KY
B
62
39
Burry, Stephen - 01, PA/DE
B, M
86
52
Butters, Alexander T. - 02, WA/ID/MT
B
84
61
Oakley, Gerald W. - 01, NS
B
83
53
Cantore, Peter - 56, IL
B
66
43
Oerly, Oscar F. - 15, MO/KS/NE
B
92
63
Cloonan, Edward D. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
B, CM
75
56
O’Mara, Sr., Michael W. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
PC, CH, CM
64
33
Crow, Homer L. - 08, SE
B
91
63
Otto, Glenn E. - 13, WI
TL
87
67
Da Rosso, Mario C. - 09, PA
TL
91
65
Pedersen, George M. - 06, IL
B
69
40
Dedas, Jr., George - 04, IN/KY
TL, MM
83
58
Pellillo, Albert J. - 15, WV
B
83
59
Del Rizzo, Augusto V. - 02, ON
B
80
54
Pesek, Terrence J. - 03, IA
B
67
48
DeLorenzo, William A. - 05, NJ/DE/PA
B, CM
80
52
Petcoff, Nick - 04, IN/KY
B
84
61
DeSalvatore, Sr., Dominick V. - 02, NY/VT
B, CM, M, MM, P, TL 71
46
Pisello, Vincent J. - 07, NY/NJ
FN
89
27
Despanie, Percy - 08, SE
B
65
Poulsen, George W. - 15, MO/KS/NE
B
93
69
93
DeVito, Salvatore - 07, NY/NJ
TL
87
52
Pozzobon, Giuseppe - 02, ON
B
91
58
DiBacco, Sr., Americo - 01, CT
B
81
64
Primus, Luigi A. - 01, PA/DE
M
83
60
Prol, Joseph - 04, NJ
B, CM
89
52
Dill, Eldon C. - 01, NS
B
66
41
Drago, Calcedonio - 05, NY
B, CM
84
53
Qualley, Robert R. - 01, MN/ND
TW
81
53
Easterday, Richard D. - 04, IN/KY
PC, B
60
38
Quenneville, Henry - 07, CN
B
84
57
Federici, Sr., Louis M. - 01, PA/DE
B
83
63
Raymond, Donald J. - 21, IL
B
80
35
Fiore, Mario - 01, PA/DE
B
74
47
Reduzzi, John A. - 05, PA
P
61
35
Fobian, Jr., Charles - 01, MO
B
87
68
Reyes, Christopher E. - 07, NY/NJ
MM
25
1
Fronheiser, Carl P. - 01, PA/DE
B, CM, M, PC
76
49
Rinaman, Carl W. - 09, PA
B
85
47
Gajdosik, John - 08, WI
B
91
48
Rooney, Joseph D. - 01, PE
B
73
32
Gartner, Michael - 21, IL
B
89
57
Rosa, Dorino - 03, NY
B, CM, M, P
94
69
Goetsch, Wilbert A. - 06, WI
B
91
66
Ruffino, Jerome - 02, MI
TL
84
50
Govert, Jr., Herbert J. - 04, IN/KY
B
64
45
Rye, Roger W. - 02, MI
B, M
84
47
Gwaltney, Donald S. - 04, IN/KY
B
81
46
Scabilloni, Sr., Peter F. - 09, PA
B
86
58
Schofield, Dale L. - 06, IL
B
83
58
Harmsworth, Roger G. - 05, ON
B, M
85
65
Jacobs, Raymond C. - 03, AZ/NM
B
63
22
Jacobucci, John J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
B, CM, M
82
63
Janning, Earnest J. - 06, IL
TW
63
22
Klimala, Anthony W. - 21, IL
TL
87
61
Klinefelter, Jack A. - 01, MD/VA/DC
PC, CM
83
43
Kuczmarski, Joseph W. - 21, IL
B
94
46
LaGaipa, Jorlando - 01, CT
CM, P
82
37
LaLoggia, Sam P. - 08, WI
B, M
91
63
Langille, Ivan T. - 08, NB
B
75
57
Laroche, Jr., George E. - 13, WI
PC
78
43
Lastella, Frank A. - 05, NJ/DE/PA
B, CM
89
58
Lees, Robert W. - 01, WI
B, M
82
54
Liptak, William R. - 01, MN/ND
B
91
73
Shipwash, Sr., Claude H. - 08, SE
B, M
85
63
Simmons, Lester C. - 08, OH
B
92
69
Slater, Donald D. - 06, IL
TL
87
58
Smolik, Augustine M. - 01, PA/DE
B
91
47
Swellie, John F. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI
B, P
88
63
Teggenthien, Willi F. - 02, BC
TL
90
55
Tempest, Clayton R. - 05, PA
CM, P
76
29
Thompson, Sr., John P. - 08, SE
P
84
56
Toelke, Frank J. - 01, MO
B
88
61
Vahey, Sr., Thomas N. - 04, IN/KY
B
93
65
Valerio, Sandy H. - 03, NY
CM, P, B
91
58
Vallario, Dominick - 07, NY/NJ
FN
80
34
Van Dyke, Alvin R. - 02, MI
B
87
64
Lockwood, James A. - 03, NY
B, CM
79
50
Walsh, Sydney O. - 01, NS
B
89
62
Longo, Gino - 01, PA/DE
TL, B, CH
87
63
Webster, Walis - 08, SE
P
95
48
Love, George A. - 05, PA
B
83
63
Weise, Jr., Wesley W. - 03, NY
CM, P
88
58
B
67
21
TL
76
48
Lucarelli, Albert L. - 02, NY/VT
B, M, P
80
58
Wilde, Steven W. - 08, WI
Lucero, Toby - 04, CA
B
87
59
Willkomm, Horst K. - 02, BC
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Journal BAC
ISSUE 3 / 2015
B AC • 620 F ST R E ET, N.W. • WA S HI N GTON, D.C. 20004
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