Issue 4 - 2014 by International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

MEMBERS AT WORK

EN FRANÇAIS! pp. 20-21

BAC ISSUE 4 / 2014

Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/DC

MEMBERS AT WORK

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LOCAL COMPASS

LOCAL 1 MISSOURI

Gold Card members of Local 1 Missouri were honored in June (page 28).

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ISSUE 4 / 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

1 President’s Message

2 Mensaje Del Presidente 3 Members at Work 9 News In Brief 14 IMI 16 BAC Service 20 Canada

22 Safety 25 Retirees 26 Local Compass 30 Member Services

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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

The Best Endure s unparalleled “keepers of the craft,”

It is precisely the strong sense of Union solidarity

BAC members take enormous pride –

and pride in craft shared by all members that has made

and justifiably so – in the preservation

our Union, and by extension, the Journal, so enduring. More than a century ago, a December 1898 Journal

and conservancy of the skilled trowel

trades. That commitment and pride is at the very heart

message petitioned members to “Give to all, even

of why BAC is the oldest, continuously operating trade

though your gifts [may] be small, give to all. You will feel

union in North America.

better and won’t regret it…let there

Chronicling that proud history

be a spirit of charity prevail in your

every step of the way has been our

hearts… Prepare yourselves to enter

official member publication, the

into the spirit of the New Year with

Journal. From the founding of the

good resolutions and purposes.”

International just months after the Civil

BAC members must have been

War, through tough times and more

paying close attention because over

prosperous ones, the Journal has traced

the years, you and our predecessors

our Union’s efforts to represent all

have created a culture of selfless

craftworkers who ply the trowel and the

civic service that is the equal of any

industry trends that impact our work.

organization inside or outside the

The Journal has also served as an important bridge

house of labor. It is a particular pleasure to showcase our

to BAC’s ever-changing membership. Today, you’ll find

members’ contributions to their communities during

a Spanish translation of this message on Page 2 and

this special season of giving (see “BAC Service”, Page 16).

articles in French on Page 21 (and more online) for

On behalf of the IU Executive Board, we thank

the benefit of Spanish-speaking and French-speaking

you for all you have done to keep our Union strong

members respectively. For decades beginning just before

and united and extend our fraternal best wishes to you

1900, the printed Journal featured translations in Italian

and yours for a joyous holiday season and happy and

and German as well as French.

healthy 2015.

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MENSA JE DEL PRESIDENTE

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

Journal BAC

El mejor perdurar

omo “guardianes del oficio” sin igual, los miembros de BAC se enorgullecen –y de manera justificada– en la preservación y conservación de oficios especializados. Ese compromiso y el orgullo están en el centro mismo de por qué BAC es el sindicato más antiguo de operación continua en Norteamérica. Al lado de cada paso de esta historia llena de orgullo ha estado la publicación oficial de nuestro miembros, el Journal. Desde la fundación de la Internacional apenas meses después de la Guerra Civil, pasando por momentos difíciles y prósperos, el Journal ha seguido los esfuerzos del Sindicato para representar a todos los trabajadores que ejercen su oficio y siguen las tendencias de la industria que impactan nuestro trabajo. El Journal también ha servido como un puente importante entre la membresía siempre cambiante de BAC. El día de hoy, usted encontrará una traducción al español de este mensaje en la página 2, y artículos en francés en la página 21 (y más en internet) para el beneficio de los miembros que hablan español y francés respectivamente. Por décadas y justo antes de 1900, el Journal impreso presentó traducciones al italiano, alemán y francés. Es precisamente el fuerte sentido de soli-

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daridad en el Sindicato y el orgullo en el oficio compartido por todos los miembros que ha hecho de nuestro Sindicato y, por extensión, del Journal, algo perdurable. Más de un siglo atrás, un mensaje en el Journal de diciembre de 1898 les pidió a los miembros “Darlo todo, pese a que sus regalos pueden ser pequeños, hay que darlo todo. Se sentirán mejor y no habrá remordimientos... que haya un espíritu prevalente de caridad en sus corazones... Prepárense para ingresar al espíritu del Nuevo Año con buenas resoluciones y propósitos”. Los miembros de BAC deben de haber estado muy pendientes, porque a lo largo de los años usted y nuestros predecesores han creado una cultura de servicio cívico desinteresado que equivale al de cualquier organización dentro o fuera de la casa de trabajo. Es un placer particular mostrar las contribuciones de nuestros miembros a sus comunidades durante esta temporada especial de regalos (en “Servicio BAC”, en las páginas 16 a 19). De parte del Comité Ejecutivo, le damos las gracias por todo lo que ha hecho para que nuestro Sindicato continúe fuerte y unido, y queremos extenderle nuestros deseos fraternales a usted y a los suyos durante la temporada de vacaciones de fin de año, así como un 2015 feliz y saludable.

ISSUE 4 / 2014

Executive Board James Boland President

Henry F. Kramer Secretary-Treasurer

Gerard Scarano

Executive Vice President

Timothy Driscoll

Executive Vice President

Regional Directors N ORT HE A ST

Al Catalano

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

Ed Navarro

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

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 LOCAL 1 MARYLAND/VIRGINIA/DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Restoring What Nature Dismantled

hen a magnitude 5.8 earthquake centered near Richmond, VA shook the East Coast in August 2011, a lot more than just the earth trembled. One of Washington, DC’s most recognizable landmarks and the nation’s second largest cathedral, National Cathedral, was severely impacted. In just a matter of seconds, loosened finial stones rained down, hand-carved pinnacles and gargoyles shifted and twisted, and cracks appeared in the Neo-Gothic flying buttresses, causing an estimated $26 million in damage to the Cathedral’s structural components. It took two and a half years to carefully assess the damage and develop a

comprehensive restoration plan. Nothing less than the skill and experience of BAC Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/DC stone masons and finishers and signatory contractor Lorton Stone of Springfield, VA would do for these important repairs. “It is an honor and a privilege for our members to have the opportunity to utilize their skills for the restoration of our National Cathedral,” says Local 1 President Scott Garvin. “I know they bring their “A” game to work every day, but I am especially proud of the work my brothers are doing on this sacred site.” Phase One of the project, begun in March, includes inspection, cleaning, and repair of the nave ceiling and restoration of six damaged flying buttresses in the east

end. Phase Two will address the flying buttresses on both sides of the nave and the grand pinnacles atop the central tower. On November 5th, the International Union Executive Board – President James Boland, Henry Kramer, and Executive Vice Presidents Gerard Scarano and Tim Driscoll – visited the jobsite, where Local 1 members employed by Lorton Stone are now patching, tuck pointing and retrofitting the east end of the building, dismantling and resetting loose and damaged stones, and cleaning the vaulted masonry ceiling. The stabilization of the flying buttresses, a signature element of the Cathedral, requires dry-coring a 3” diameter hole for 25’ through which threaded

From left, BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, Local 1 MD/VA/DC President Scott Garvin, Joe Alonso of the National Cathedral, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer and President James Boland.  Exterior scaffolding punctuates Phase One of the National Cathedral’s post-earthquake restoration.

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MEMBERS AT WORK

The BAC Executive Board and Local 1 officers view the interior of the Cathedral.

At right, Local 1 finisher Andres F. Jerez welcomes BAC President James Boland, center, and Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, left. 4 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

stainless steel rods are then inserted and grouted for the length of the flyer. The voussoir stones of the flying arch are likewise being reinforced with threaded rods epoxied into place after each stone is core drilled to a depth of 30”. Additional exterior work includes Dutchman repairs with special carving Jahn patching, the cutting, and pointing of limestone joints, sealant removal and installation, cleaning, and the removal and re-setting of pinnacle stones after grout and anchors have been installed. The interior restoration presents unique challenges as well. Local 1 members are replacing, pointing and cleaning the Akoustolith tiles that comprise the Cathedral’s vaulted masonry ceilings. These vaulted ceilings are then cleaned in their entirety where necessary using a specialized poultice (shredded toilet paper, soda ash, and fire clay) to address heavy staining. After drying for several days, the poultice is then removed, leaving a clean surface. Additional interior work includes Dutchman repairs, anchor installations for displaced stone, crack repairs, and sealant removal and installation. In August, scaffolding was placed in multiple locations inside the Cathedral, joining exterior scaffolding that is both stabilizing damaged stonework and offering access to craftworkers and engineers. The interior scaffolding now provides ceiling access for the first time since the late 1980s when the last round of interior cleaning and repairs were performed. “One of the challenges we have when we clean the arches is to make sure nothing falls in the open area where people walk and gather,” said Victor Castro, a Local 1 stone mason since 1986. Commenting on why BAC craftworkers were selected for the high profile project, Castro said, “We’ve proven over the years that we can do a really good job.” Says BAC President James Boland, “My fellow Executive Board members and I thoroughly appreciated the opportunity to talk with so many of the Local 1 members responsible for restoring this great landmark and for ensuring the safety and security of all those who visit and worship here.”

BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll, left, with Local 1 member Ivan Sieiro Lopez. Behind them are Local 1 Field Representatives Pedro Clavijo, left, and Nino Cruz.

BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, right, and Local 1 President Scott Garvin, left, and Joe Alonso check out damaged pinnacles.

Local 1 MD/VA/DC members and officers at the National Cathedral. From left, front row, Rafael Seara, Field Representative Nino Cruz, President Scott Garvin, Field Representative Pedro Clavijo, Victor Castro, Francisco Abundez, and Nelson Portillo. Second row from left, Andres Jerez, Santos Canales, Jose L. Rodriguez, Jose Escamilla, and Oscar Granados Reyes. Third row from left, Luis Martinez-Iraheta, Jose Mejia Aguilar, Carlos Velasquez Granados, Jose R. Carranza, and Ivan Sieiro Lopez. Last row, Joe Alonso of the National Cathedral.

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MEMBERS AT WORK

Cheltenham Youth Detention Center

Local 1 MD/VA/DC bricklayer Oscar Valladares.

heltenham Youth Detention Center in Prince George’s County, Maryland is the first facility to be funded as part of a statewide facility improvement plan by the Department of Juvenile Services. This 100,000 square foot, 72-bed multi-use building includes housing areas, administration space, admissions/release areas, behavioral health and food service space, as well as education, recreation, visitation/staff training, and maintenance/ storage areas. In November, 35 bricklayers of Local 1 MD/VA/DC, employed by newly organized BAC signatory contractor

First Choice Masonry (Washington, DC) began work on the expansion of the current Youth Detention Center, a 100% load bearing masonry project features over 340,000 CMU, 100 tons of rebar and 3,800 cubic yards of grout. The project’s veneer includes split face CMU, ground face CMU and brick. Cory Jones, President of familyowned First Choice Masonry, says it is the firm’s first Union job and their largest project to date. “My uncle taught my father the trade, and my father taught me,” said Jones. “The job has lots of components, reinforcements, and more attention to detail since it must be secure. We’re

Cory Jones, left, owner of signatory First Choice Masonry, greets BAC President James Boland, right, and Local 1 President Scott Garvin, center.

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satisfied so far with the quality of work that Union masons are performing.” President Scott Garvin says Local 1 welcomed the opportunity to sign First Choice. “First Choice Masonry is utilizing six affiliates of the building trades on the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center PLA site, but BAC is the only union that they have signed a full agreement with. We believe that is a testament to our strategy in the market; providing a safe, skilled workforce to drive the project to a successful completion. We were also able to provide First Choice with a seasoned foreman to ensure that they maximized the potential of the skilled craftworkers that we provided.” Building Information Modeling (BIM), a model-based process that helps with planning, designing, constructing, and managing buildings and infrastructure, was in use on all phases of the project. BIM allows the design team, general contractor and subcontractors to coordinate in real time. Subcontractors are able to keep track of precisely what materials are needed at the jobsite and when. First Choice Foreman and Local 1 member Martin Schmitt described his experience with BIM as “excellent”,

Owner of First Choice Masonry, Cory Jones, shakes hands with BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll. From left, Local 1 Field Representative Todd Buckner, Local 1 member and Foreman and Local 1 member Martin Schmitt, Cory Jones, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer and Executive Vice Presidents Tim Driscoll and Gerard Scarano.

adding: “BIM was used in estimating the job, with jobsite coordination, keeping up with the material, and keeping the material on schedule. It kept me on my toes.” Schmitt described the project as a labor-intensive one. “With 3,000 embeds,

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, left, with Local 1 bricklayer Talmadge Hayer, right, and Local 1 Field Representative Todd Buckner, center.

we must have the ducts and embeds right and any penetrations have to be perfect. Having Union workers on this job means quality and workmanship.” The project is expected to be completed in November 2015.

Local 1 bricklayer Dwayne Holland.

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MEMBERS AT WORK

From left, Foreman and Local 1 member Martin Schmitt, signatory contractor First Choice Masonry owner Cory Jones, and BAC President James Boland discuss the project.

Local 1 bricklayer Mohammed Daramy.

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Local 1 bricklayer Javier Deheza.

From left, Local 1 member Talmadge Hayer, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano and Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, and Local 1 Field Representative Todd Buckner.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Executive Council Meets in Detroit

n the precipice of an inspiring urban revival, the City of Detroit provided a historic backdrop for the fall meeting of the BAC Executive Council in September. Council members discussed a wide range of issues, including policies related to job creation and the impact of the upcoming midterm elections on jobs, the pending issuance by OSHA of a final rule on the proposed silica standard, how U.S. tax and fiscal policies entitle the wealthy while depressing wages for most Americans, IMI and International benefit fund updates, and advances in state responsible contracting laws. With respect to the pending silica standard (see “Silica Update,” page 22), a panel of BAC members that included Dale McNabb and Tom Ward of Local 2 MI, Tommy Todd of Local 5 OK/AK/ TX, and Sean Barrett of Local 3 MA/ ME/NH/RI offered highly personal accounts of the impact of silica exposure on their careers, family members and fellow members. In the Council audience were guests of the International who had been selected from among

From left, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI member Sean Barrett, whose career as a terrazzo mechanic was suspended due to the effects of silica exposure, and Local 2 MI Apprentice Coordinator Tom Ward, whose father died of silica disease at age 39.

BAC members that signed BAC’s online petition in support of a stronger silica standard: Julius Krunszyinsky of Local 9 Pennsylvania and Joseph Matunas of Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky.

Former New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston signs his latest book, Divided: The Perils of Our Growing Inequality, for Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI President Chuck Raso.

BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano reported that BAC filed its post-hearing brief to OSHA on August 18th and looks forward to the final rule issuance in the coming months.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Council members also heard from Derrick Johnson, President of the Mississippi State Conference of NAACP, who shared practicable strategies for organizing in the South, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, who touched on the all-pervasive issue of income inequality. Rounding out the program were workshops on a recently developed BIM-Masonry smartphone app and healthcare solutions for uninsured members. Three recently retired members were honored for their distinguished service to the Council, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, a third-generation bricklayer and member and former officer of Local 74 Illinois, received his 40-year service award.

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, center, receives his BAC 40-year service award at the Executive Council Meeting, courtesy of ADC 1 of IL President James Allen, left, and BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano.

At the BIM for Masonry technology workshop, from left, BAC President James Boland, IMTEF National Apprenticeship and Training Director Bob Arnold, BAC SecretaryTreasurer Henry Kramer, and Collective Bargaining Services Director Michael Di Virgilio.

Retired BAC Tile/Marble/Terrazzo Craft Director and previous Executive Council Tilesetters Craft Vice President John Mason, center, was also honored for his Council service and contributions to the tile industry. From left, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, Brother Mason, and BAC SecretaryTreasurer Henry Kramer. 10 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Retired Council Regional Vice President and Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI Executive Vice President Richie Forcione, center, is presented with his distinguished service plaque. From left, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, Brother Forcione, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer.

Recently retired Council member and Local 1 NY Vice President Zacharias Winbush, second from left, was honored in Detroit. From left, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, Brother Winbush, Local 1 NY President Jerry Sullivan, Jr. and Secretary-Treasurer Jack Argila.

Advanced Tile Certifications (ACT) Gives Top Billing to Skilled, Highly-Trained Installers

CT, which stands for Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers, is a new set of certifications developed by a consortium of tile industry organizations including BAC and IMI that distinguish tile installers who have exhibited and proven their advanced knowledge and skills relative to one or more specialty areas of the tile installation craft. ACT is the product of the growing recognition among major tile industry organizations of the importance of qualified installers and their integral role in the success of commercial and residential tile projects. While the two major tile contractor associations, TCAA and NTCA, each have respective contractor certification programs, those certifications are held by the contractor, not the installer. In contrast, ACT certifications are held by the individual installer. Recent editions of the TCNA Handbook (see quote, below) and Arcom MasterSpec recommend requiring qualified tile installers. The ACT program provides an important avenue for tile installers to hone their competitive edge in a demanding industry. By factoring in quality to a project’s bottom line, it’s not surprising that interest in ACT among BAC craftworkers is growing as they become more aware of the program.

“ Because tile is a permanent finish, the lowest bid should not be the driving factor but rather who is the most qualified to perform the scope of the work specified.” —2013 TCNA HANDBOOK

Local 21 IL tilesetters, Jason Deel, front, and Kevin Presny, working on Shower Certification in November.

Some of the first BAC members to be certified in all five ACT areas in February 2014. From left, Local 21 IL tilesetters Jorge Ramos, Mike Miller, Paul Duschinsky and Ray Meyer.

Gavin Collier, Tile Instructor at the Illinois District Council Training Center and one of the first authorized ACT certifiers, says more than 25 ADC 1 of IL members have been certified since 2013 and that the number of members wanting to pursue certifications is growing. “It definitely helps BAC members distinguish themselves as highly-skilled installers who are capable of providing top quality of work,” Collier said. “I keep getting phone calls asking for ACT information, and I’ve noticed that the number of certifiers in the BAC-IMTEF training community is going up.” Another ACT certifier, Lupe Ortiz, Tile Coordinator of Local 3 California, has been involved with ACT as one of the program’s document creators, editors and evaluators. “With the training available at our training centers and with the support offered through IMTEF, our installers are without question the best hands in the business,” Ortiz said. “ACT certifications help set us apart. For contractors, they’re an investment in their business. For installers, it is an investment in themselves.” IMTEF National Apprenticeship and Training Director Bob Arnold says that 13 Local and ADC programs are ACT certified to evaluate BAC members. More than 200 BAC members are in the testing phase at this point. Currently, ACT certifications apply to five specific areas: Large Format Tile & Substrate Preparation; Membranes; Mortar (Mud) Floors; Mortar (Mud) Walls; and Shower Receptors. Grout Certification and Thin Panel Tile Certifications will be available in early 2015. An installer may choose to become ACT certified in one or more of these areas. Certification in each area requires successful completion of an online written test on applicable ANSI specifications and TCNA recommended methods, and a field test conducted by trained, third party evaluators who assess the installer's skills under real life conditions. To learn more about the ACT program, visit: www.imiweb.org/training/certifications/act/index.php.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

A restored mural made of ceramic tiles rises 31 stories up the side of the Rainbow Tower.

Photo Credit: Krystle Marcellus

Hilton Hawaiian Village Unveils Restored Mosaic EDITOR'S NOTE: Members of Local 1 Hawaii installed more than 31,000 ceramic tiles to restore the iconic rainbow mosaic on the side of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. The article below by Allison Schaefers, published on June 17th, is reprinted with permission of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

ilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort will celebrate the lengthy, $4.25 million restoration of its iconic two-part rainbow mosaic Monday [June 23rd] with an invitation-only blessing and dedication. The celebration comes just two weeks after The Taubman Co. LLC, redeveloper 12 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

of the International Market Place, started taking down the colorful three-story tile mosaic on the Mira-mar at Waikiki Hotel. The Miramar mosaic depicted the Bodhisattva Guanyin, or Quanying. There was no reprieve for the Miramar mosaic because the artwork did not fit into redevelopment plans, the company said. Hilton, however, elected to save the more famous rainbow mosaic because it’s an iconic part of its Hawaii branding. The unveiling of the original rainbow mosaic in 1968 was attended by politicians, business tycoons and the glitterati. Gov. John A. Burns and U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye were

among those catching the first glimpse of the vibrant tiles along with Barron Hilton, then president of Hilton Hotels Corp. “The rainbow mural on Oahu is the iconic equivalent to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or the Statue of Liberty in New York,” said Jerry Gibson, area vice president of Hilton Hawaii. “It is synonymous with Waikiki and is actually a celebrity in its own right. It has been the backdrop in many movies, TV shows and thousands of vacation photos taken on Waikiki Beach.” The original mosaic, which was designed by Millard Sheets, encompassed more than 16,000 hand-painted ceramic tiles and was touted as the world’s tallest mosaic at the time. Over time the mosaic’s brilliant colors dimmed, and some of its tiles fell, inspiring Hilton to take the unusual tack of embarking on a multiyear restoration. “We see this happen rarely because

Photo Credit: Krystle Marcellus

it takes years of planning. There’s design work, entitlement and permitting, and that’s before you even get to the demolition and installation phases,” said Paul Brussow, executive vice president of Rider Levett Bucknall, Hilton’s project manager for the restoration. “I’m really grateful to Hilton for doing this project, which is a symbol of Hawaii across the world. It was amazing to be a part of this project. I don’t think that I’ll ever be a part of something like this again.” All told, Brussow said, it took about 100 individuals representing about 10 different contracting firms to demolish the existing mosaic and design and install the reproduction tiles, which were individually replicated by United Kingdom-based Johnson Tiles. “The rainbow mural is a huge part of the heart and soul of Hilton Hawaiian Village,” said Gibson. “Once we decided

Photo Credit: Krystle Marcellus

to proceed with the restoration, it was critical to do it right.” Demolition started in September with Johnson Tiles and subcontracting experts conducting a detailed tile-by-tile review and extensive photographic comparisons to ensure the new mosaic was historically accurate and would stand the test of time. “The rainbow mural has such great significance not just to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but to the people of Hawaii,” said Darren Clanford, creative director at Johnson Tiles. “We invested considerable resources to ensure the digital tiles we produced convey the passion and character of Millard Sheets’ original work.” The new 286-foot-high, 26-foot-wide reproductions feature more than 31,000 tiles, and the base of the mountainside mural incorporates new artwork by the original artist’s son, Tony Sheets.

“This was one of my dad’s major pieces, and I appreciate Hilton’s dedication to preserving this important part of my dad’s legacy in Hawaii,” Tony Sheets said. The elder Sheets, who died in 1989, created nearly 200 murals for both public and private entities and was most famous for such works as “Word of Life” at the University of Notre Dame Library.... EDITOR’S NOTE: Local 1 Hawaii members

take great pride in the outstanding BAC craftsmanship on display on this stateof-the-art project. Says Local 1 HI Vice President Melvin Silva, “The tile and marble setters of Local 1 HI hired by Global Stone Hawaii had the privilege of showing their skills and craftsmanship in the completion of the iconic face of the Hilton Rainbow Tower. This will be the picture on visitors’ post cards for years to come.” IS S UE 4 , 2 0 1 4 | 13

IMI

1st year instructors

IMI Instructor Certification Sees Gains with Economic Rebound

espite cutbacks in recent years due to a faltering economy, one of IMI’s most essential programs, the Instructor Certification Program (ICP), saw a strong resurgence in 2014 with almost 100 instructors attending.

2nd year instructors

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“Training the next generation of BAC members in all of our crafts is going to be a top priority as we move out of this recession,” said BAC President James Boland , who also co-chairs IMI. “One of the biggest problems we face in construction with the ups-and-downs of the

market is that not only do you lose some of your craftworkers in the recession, but you also lose the opportunity to take in apprentices when you don’t have work for them.” President Boland went on to point out that he hopes the work of the BAC

Apprenticeship and Training Taskforce will lead to greater emphasis on the types of instructors needed and on making sure all instructors are trained to the same standard, which is a key goal of the ICP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ICP program ensures that we have experienced instructors with present-day knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the BAC signatory contractors,â&#x20AC;? said IMTEF National Director of Apprenticeship and Training Robert Arnold. He added that some 650 individuals have attended ICP over the years, with more than 200 graduating. Twelve instructors will graduate this year having completed the 200 hours of required coursework. Not only do ICP graduates have to be subject matter experts, they also need to have the skills to teach the subject matter to others. The courses are taught by IMI staff as well as University of Maryland University College professors.

1st year students attend the Adult Learning Course.

Some of the required courses include computer classes, teaching trade math, blueprint reading, and teaching in a multicultural setting. Instructors

1st year instructor Angela Lee of Local 1 SK particpates in a group exercise.

also study the adult learner, coaching/ mentoring and communication skills. For more information about ICP, contact barnold@imiweb.org.

4th year instructors working as a team.

3rd and 4th year instructors

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BAC SERVICE

Giving BACk

ommunity service is a natural extension of the solidarity BAC members share with one another when they join the Union. “The amazing thing is it never seems to matter how bad – or good – the economy is,” says BAC President James Boland. “Our members are out in their communities, working to benefit countless individuals and their neighborhoods as a whole.” The following charitable and service-related activities are only a few recent examples of members’ commitment to ‘giving BACk.’

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF NEW JERSEY

Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy

Pete Severson, left, a Local 4 IN/KY apprentice instructor, with third-year apprentice bricklayers Justin Hildebrand, front, and William Iversen, restoring Riverside Park. John Burbridge/The Times of Northwest Indiana

LOCAL 4 INDIANA/KENTUCKY

Restoring Dugout after Storm The wind storm that swept through Riverside Park – the home field of the Indiana Chiefs – in Hammond, Indiana last summer left the park’s main baseball field badly damaged. Sections of the outfield fence were twisted and flattened, light standards were detached, and a cluster of trees was toppled. “The whole park was built by area building trade unions. It's something the city and all of us take great pride in,” said Pete Severson, an instructor with Local 4 IN/KY’s four-year apprentice training program. In April, Severson led the effort that included several second- and third-year apprentices to rebuild the home team dugout. “It’s a great opportunity for our apprentices to learn while helping the community,” Severson added. With the Local’s generous donation of labor and time, the field was ready for the Chiefs’ 2014 season opener in mid-May. 16 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Pamela and Bobby Vazquez lost their home in Union Beach, New Jersey during Hurricane Sandy two years ago. The couple, their daughter Annie and dog Molly have had to live in a trailer. After realizing that the donations they received would not cover the cost of a new foundation for their home, Bobby reached out to BAC, of which his late grandfather, father, and uncle were dedicated members of Local 5 NJ. The Administrative District Council of New Jersey did not let the Vazquezes down. Over the course of four days, Local 5 NJ bricklayers and apprentices volunteered to build the foundation of the Vazquezes’ home. “They built the foundation for us,” Vazquez said. “We lost so much, but yet we gained so much… Seeing the last part of the roof going up, that was amazing… It means a lot to us.” “When a disaster like this happens, all we need to know is that we have each other and we hold onto each other,” said NJ ADC Director Richard Tolson. “When we can do things like this, we become closer and our community becomes stronger.”

The completed La Grange Park Veterans Memorial.

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL 1 OF ILLINOIS

Honoring Veterans On July 4, 2013, the Community Park District of La Grange Park launched a fundraising campaign to build a memorial with inscribed bricks to honor the community’s veterans. A contest was also launched for area art students to design a raised sculpture along the wall. Dozens of active and retired members of ADC 1 of IL, coordinated by ADC Secretary-Treasurer Michael Lowery and District Council Training Center Director John Flynn, generously contributed money, supplies and labor to help complete the project. A total of $114,000 was donated to the project and more than 600 residents turned out to dedicate the new Memorial on September 20th. “Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line for us. It’s our privilege to contribute to the project and provide our labor and skills when our community needs us,” said ADC President James Allen.

ADC 1 of IL Secretary-Treasurer Michael Lowery, left, and Nazareth Academy junior Daniel D’Onofrio, winner of the brick sculpture design contest.

LOCAL 7 CANADA

Raising Funds for Charities

Members and supporters of the Local 7 Canada Softball Team. Front row from left, Joe Salvatore, Kyley Souliere holding Bat Girl Mila Salvatore, Stephanie Durkin, Jennifer 'Silver' Vollrath, Bat Boy Luca Salvatore holding the trophy, Jennifer 'JMo' Morrison, Lise Ross, Frankie Bordage, and Deanna Fimrite. Back row from left, Mike 'Lurch' Beuman, Jason Mercier, Denis Boucher, Jocelyn Boucher, James Lesway, Norm Bone, Steve Cleroux, Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan, and Shane Shields.

Local 7 Canada won the mixed championship of the 22nd annual Daryl Lecuyer Memorial Softball Tournament held at Carlington Park in Ottawa, Ontario in June. Sponsored by the Ottawa-Gatineau Building Trades, this event raises funds for charities supported by all of the Local building trades, which fielded 15 teams from across the National Capital Region in this year’s tournament.

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BAC SERVICE APPRENTICES OHIO-KENTUCKY ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Restoring Historic Boy Scout Memorial Fifteen apprentices from OH-KY ADC’s Northern Ohio Regional Training Center volunteered to repair the historic H. Karl Butler Memorial at Camp Manatoc in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in May. More than 100,000 Boy Scouts have marched in front of this monument since 1932. Under the supervision of Apprentice Coordinators Flory Fernandez and Jeff Garnett, apprentices removed and replaced deteriorating mortar from the walls of the 83-year-old monument and repaired its steps. Their donated time and materials exceeded an estimated $20,000. The apprentices plan to revisit the site next year for maintenance. “This project benefits both the community and our apprentices who have gained hands-on work experience through volunteering,” OH-KY ADC Director Ken Kudela said. “It also shows that we arm our members with both craft skills, and with a sense of serving our community.”

Local 6 OH apprentice Chase Owens prepares the joints between the stones for new mortar.

Apprentices Tyler Reynolds, left, and Jose Tossas of Local 5 OH work on the Memorial steps.

From left, apprentices Steve Massey, Jose Tossas, and Richard Kellwood of Local 5 OH restore the wall and steps of the Memorial.

Local 5 Ohio Rebuilds Home for Wounded Veteran

From left, the owner of Anderson Industrial Construction and Local 5 member Al Anderson, and Local 5 members Joe Goebel, Rob Anderson, and Donald Anderson. 18 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Sgt. Everett “Alex” Haworth was severely injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan in April 2012 and was awarded the Purple Heart. After returning to civilian life in Olmsted Township, Ohio, he discovered the house he bought for his family had toxic black mold despite passing an inspection. Two non-profit organizations, Housing Our Nation’s Outstanding Returning Soldiers (H.O.N.O.R.S.) and the Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT), appealed to the community for help. Members of Local 5 Ohio employed by signatory contractor Anderson Industrial Construction responded immediately. With donated money, materials and labor, construction of the new home broke ground on May 9th. OH-KY ADC Director Ken Kudela said, “Being able to help Sgt. Haworth and his family is a privilege for us. It’s just one way to express our respect and appreciation for our veterans.”

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF EASTERN MISSOURI

Constructing Art Sculpture Bricklayers of Local 1 Missouri of the Administrative District Council of Eastern Missouri, students and instructor Mark Kreutzman of the St. Louis Job Corp Masonry Program, along with the iron workers, carpenters and oper-

An overview of the Recess Project design.

ating engineers joined forces in August to complete the Recess Project for artist Geoffrey Krawczyk in Laumier Sculpture Park in the suburb of Sunset Hills. According to the artist, the Recess Project is an architectural depiction of the

remnants of one of the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive four-family brick flats. The walls themselves are comprised of brick from a neighborhood brickyard, laid in traditional style, and engraved with thoughts, critiques, and comments from citizens of St. Louis and the surrounding area. The structure is constructed solely with local union labor to further commemorate their role in the building of eastern Missouri.

Local 1 Missouri members install bricks for the Recess Project.

INTERNATIONAL UNION

Supporting Diabetes Research Members of the NJ ADC softball team. Front row from left, John Xanathopolis, Melissa Smith, Jamie Vanacore, and Ryan McSorley. Second row from left, Ron Green, Joe McSorley, Don Engelhardt, Chris Castagnola, Nick D'Orazio, Ken Simone, Richard Tolson, and Joe Pillo. Members of the BAC softball team. Front row from left, Steven Powers, Thomas Pinto, Robert Powers, Tony Merkel, and Tom Antista. Second row from left, Sandy Ruddy, Matthew Schambacker, Dennis Pagliotti, Rich Newcomb, Mike Barlow, Alycia Keehn, Matt Feeney, Charlie Feeney Jr., and Nick Weir.

Every year, North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Building Trades Unions partner with the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation to fund the effort to find a cure for diabetes. Since 1986, approximately $51 million has been raised through a multitude of charity events that include golf tournaments, poker runs, bowling tournaments, softball tournaments, sporting clay tournaments, and fishing tournaments. In June, the Labor of Love softball slam, along with other outdoor activities, was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. BAC members and supporters formed two teams and helped raise a total of $320,000. IS S UE 4 , 2 0 1 4 | 19

CANADA

Local 7 Canada Celebrates 125 Years of Building the Future

embers of Local 7 Canada and representatives of the Ottawa Region Masonry Contractors Association gathered in Ottawa on November 15th in celebration of the Local’s 125th anniversary. BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll attended the ceremony on behalf of the International Union Executive Board. Local 7 Canada was chartered by the International on November 17, 1889. Its first President, A. R. MacDonald, was, according to a 1899 Journal article, “one of the most widely known labor men in the Dominion of Canada and an enthusiastic international trades unionist.” “In the last 125 years, there have been good times and hard times, and good times again. Our Local has weathered

Local 6 ON Business Manager Mike Gagliano, left, presented a beautifully polished black marble plaque in honor of Local 7’s 125th anniversary to Business Manager Oliver Swan. Le directeur des opérations de Local 6 ON, Mike Gagliano, à gauche, a offert une plaque de marbre noir superbement poli au directeur des opérations Oliver Swan en l’honneur du 125e anniversaire de Local 7. 20 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

many storms and in spite of them, what was begun 125 years ago has succeeded in ways our founding members could only dream of,” said Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan. “I think we can all take pride in the continuing success of our Local, what our members, together with our signatory contractors, have accomplished in the past, what they are accomplishing and what they will accomplish in the future.” BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, also a Local 7 member, agreed. “Yes, pride in our craft and also in this Local’s caliber of leadership, from 1889 to the present,” said Strudwick, noting Brother Swan’s service to the Local and nearly one term as the elected Co-Chair of the IU Canadian Congress.

From the 1899 Journal, A. R. MacDonald, the first President of Local 7 Canada. Extrait de Journal de 1889, A. R. MacDonald, premier président de Local 7 Canada.

From left, BAC Canadian Director Craig Strudwick, retired Local 7 Business Manager Dan Plunkett, BAC Executive Vice President Tim Driscoll and Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan. En partant de la gauche, le directeur canadien de BAC, Craig Strudwick, le directeur des opérations retraité de Local 7, Dan Plunkett, le premier vice-président de BAC, Tim Driscoll, et le directeur des opérations de Local 7, Oliver Swan.

Ottawa Region Masonry Contractors Association representatives were on hand to present a special commemorative gift. Front row from left, Brent Cuddihey of GA Masonry, Andre Pare of Paranis Construction, Joe Costa of GA Masonry, Mario DeMarinis of DeMarinis (DMA), Rick Giacomini of RJW-GEM Campbell Stonemasons Inc., and GEM Campbell (Eastern) Inc, Local 7 Business Manager Oliver Swan, holding the gift, a glass block with inscriptions from contractor representatives. Back row from left, Art Lytle of McGonigal Construction, Dan Danis of Paranis Construction, and Robert Watt and Doug Watt, both of RJW-GEM Campbell Stonemasons Inc. Les représentants de la Masonry Contractors Association de la région d’Ottawa ont offert un cadeau commémoratif spécial pour l’occasion. Première rangée, en partant de la gauche, Brent Cuddihey de GA Masonry, Andre Pare de Paranis Construction, Joe Costa de GA Masonry, Mario DeMarinis de DeMarinis (DMA), Rick Giacomini de RJW-GEM Campbell Stonemasons Inc., et GEM Campbell (Eastern) Inc, le directeur des opérations de Local 7, Oliver Swan, tenant le cadeau commémoratif, un bloc de verre comportant les inscriptions des représentants des entrepreneurs. Rangée du fond, en partant de la gauche, Art Lytle de McGonigal Construction, Dan Danis de Paranis Construction, et Robert Watt et Doug Watt, tous deux de RJW-GEM Campbell Stonemasons Inc.

Local 7 Canada célèbre 125 années de construction de l’avenir

es membres de Local 7 Canada et les représentants de la Masonry Contractors Association de la région d’Ottawa se sont réunis à Ottawa le 15 novembre pour célébrer le 125e anniversaire de la section locale. Le premier vice-président de BAC, Tim Driscoll, a assisté à la cérémonie au nom du bureau du syndicat international. Local 7 Canada a obtenu sa charte du syndicat international le 17 novembre 1889. Son premier président, A. R. R MacDonald, était, selon un article de Journal de 1889, « l’un des travailleurs les

plus connus du Dominion du Canada et un fervent défenseur du syndicat international ». « Au cours des 125 dernières années, nous avons connu de beaux jours, de mauvais jours, puis à nouveau de beaux jours. Notre section locale a essuyé nombre de tempêtes, et en dépit de cellesci, ce qui a commencé il y a 125 ans est devenu une réussite, et ce de manières dont nos pères fondateurs pouvaient à peine rêver, » a déclaré le directeur des opérations de Local 7, Oliver Swan. « Je pense que nous pouvons tous être fiers du succès continu de notre section locale, de

ce que nos membres ont, avec nos entrepreneurs signataires, réussi par le passé, de ce qu’ils sont en train d’accomplir et de ce qu’ils accompliront à l’avenir. » Le directeur de la branche canadienne de BAC, Craig Strudwick, également membre de Local 7, est du même avis. « Oui, nous sommes fiers de notre métier, mais aussi du calibre du leadership démontré par cette section locale, de 1889 à aujourd’hui, » a dit Strudwick, remarquant le service rendu par son camarade Swan à la Locale et durant son mandat bientôt rempli en tant que co-président élu du Congrès canadien de l’UI. IS S UE 4 , 2 0 1 4 | 21

SAFETY

Making Jobs Safer:

Stronger Connections through r2p “

dentifying equipment and work practices to prevent injuries and illnesses is one thing – but setting priorities, understanding what will or won’t work, and ultimately getting the solutions that come out of the safety and health research into use on construction sites can’t happen without the active participation of our instructors and members,” BAC President James Boland told attendees during the launch of a new research to practice (r2p) program – the Trainers-Researchers United Network or TRU-Net. Speaking to a broad-cross section of building trades safety and health trainers and researchers from across the country at the 2014 CPWR Trainer Enhancement Program, Boland outlined the many ways that BAC is at the forefront of identifying practical, member driven solutions to job site hazards. As chair of the Building and Construction Trades Department’s Silica Sub-Committee, Boland noted BAC’s pivotal role in raising awareness of the hazard, educating policy-makers on the availability of solutions, and moving the standard-setting process forward. “While the fight is not over,” said Boland, “we’re closer than ever before to having a standard in place that will protect all construction workers.” In addition to tackling hazards such as silica on which labor and management have not yet reached agreement, he also described the union’s long standing commitment to supporting new research initiatives undertaken by CPWR, including recent efforts to build consensus and promote use of the research findings through stakeholder partnerships. “In late 2010 we

Silica Update On August 18, 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) closed the public record on the silica standard proposed in mid-2013. Now that the record has closed, OSHA is reviewing public comments and submissions from more than 1,700 individuals and organizations, including BAC, and testimony from more than 200 stakeholders, including from BAC President James Boland, Executive Vice President 22 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

took this to the next level by forming the Masonry Research to Practice Partnership,” said Boland. “This partnership created a forum through which our union, our employers, and our trainers could join forces with researchers, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to raise awareness of safer worker practices and equipment – and more importantly get them into use on construction sites.“ Under the Partnership’s guidance, online safety and health resource and training materials have been developed that benefit the masonry industry, as well as other segments of the construction industry. “Throughout our work on this r2p partnership we’ve been tracking our progress and sharing lessons learned on what works and doesn’t work so that other industry segments can benefit from our experience,” said Boland. When CPWR was considering developing TRU-Net, the Partnership was used to test out the concept. Since work on the ChooseHandSafety website was just getting underway, the Partnership connected the researchers with our trainers and trainees to find answer to a series of research questions related to products and tools, ways to prevent injuries and skin disorders, barriers to use of preventive measures, and methods of communicating this information to workers and contractors. “I’m pleased to offer my support for the latest of these,” said Boland. “TRU-Net formalizes the relationship between trainers and researchers and creates an important mechanism to ensure that workers and trainers – those on the front line – have a direct voice in the types of safety and health research conducted and the results.

Gerard Scarano, and BAC members Tom Ward and Dale McNabb, both of Local 2 Michigan, Tommy Todd of Local 5 Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas, Sean Barrett of Local 3 Massachusetts/Maine/New Hampshire/Rhode Island, and Dennis Cahill of Local 3 Arizona/New Mexico (reported in the last issue of the Journal). Shortly before Thanksgiving, the Obama Administration included the proposed standard in its unified regulatory agenda and anticipates OSHA will complete its review and analysis of the

public record in June 2015. A final standard will follow after that process is complete. Says BAC President Boland, “While we await a final standard, the International Union continues to work with community and industry partners, scientists and lawmakers to guard against unnecessary delays in the rulemaking process and to promote the use of increased protections and the development of new technologies. This is a huge safety concern among our members and we will keep you informed of all pertinent developments.”

Research to Practice at Work:

PARTNERSHIPS

Broad-based change does not happen in isolation. Partnerships bring together stakeholders who, working together, can accelerate the development, acceptance, and use of safe and practical tools, materials, and work practices on construction sites. Single Issue Driven Partnerships

Organizations represented in the case study:

Asphalt Partnership: a multi-stakeholder, multidisciplinary partnership that reduced worker exposure to asphalt fumes in asphalt paving operations through voluntary equipment redesign.

Industry • National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) • Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Labor • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) • Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) • Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA) Government • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Massachusetts Floor Finishing Safety Task Force: a multi-stakeholder, statewide partnership that through education and policy changes replaced the use of hazardous lacquer sealers throughout the state with safer product alternatives.

Industry-Wide Approach

Masonry r2p Partnership

Roofing Industry r2p Partnership

National and local industry partnerships involving labor, management, trainers, and other stakeholders in establishing priorities and promoting solutions in masonry, roofing, and construction as a whole.

SafeBuild Alliance

© 2014, CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. This document was made possible by a cooperative agreement with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH (OH009762). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.

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RETIREES

Local 40 Ohio Local 40 OH held its 3rd Annual Retireesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fish Fry on July 9th in memory of Business Agent Harold Walker. First row, seated from left: Talmadge Davis, John Shoup, Bob Boor, John Dame, and Jim Brown. Standing from left: Tom Delaney, Ted Sabo, Mike Grabill, Carl Kehres, Bill Beer, Russell Gordon, Don Dreher, and Field Representative Matt McClester.

Local 3 New York Local 3 NY Rochester Chapter 2012 Retiree Christmas Luncheon. Front row from left: Pete LePore, Fred Surace, Anthony Coccia, John Pilato, Pat Viola, Joe DeBellis, John Delehanty, and Domenico Longo Second Row from left: Tony Mentesana, John Miglio, Vern Smallidge, Antonio DiPerna, and Tom Pollock. Back row from left: Al Viola, Frank Insalaco, Jim Checchi, Jerry Williams, Ralph Kuitems, Al Kuitems, Bill Beierschmitt, John Ilardo, Ray Lohrmann, and Frank Pulcini.

Local 3 NY Southern Tier Chapter Retiree Christmas Luncheon. Front row from left: Antonio Giammarino, John Desimone, Lynn Edwards, Bob Mion Sr., Doug Reifler, Henry Colaw, and Antonio Di Perna. Second row from left: Francesco Dirado, Harry Farr, Vince Deninis, Charles Niver, Camillo Dirado, Bob Elliot, Benny Mastronardi, Dick Lindblad, Gordon Ryan, and Doyle Mckitrick. Back row from left: Dick Harvey, Lou Fiacco, Tom Harvilla, Bob Cunningham, Richard Drankoski, John Urban, James Lockwood, Bill Welch, Gordon Cunningham, Mike Coleman, Arland Phillips, Joe Kircher, and Bill Reifler.

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LOCAL COMPASS

Local 3 California Local 3 CA presented service awards at the Local’s recent Oakland Retiree Luncheon.

Local 3 Vice Chairman Troy Garland, left, and Secretary/Treasurer Tony Santos presented 94-year-old retiree Christian Senne with his 75-year service plaque at the luncheon. Brother Senne was initiated into the Union in 1939, completing his apprenticeship in 1942. After serving in the military during the World War II, he returned to the trades. “Brother Senne is a skilled bricklayer and dedicated member,” Local 3 CA President Dave Jackson said. “On behalf of our Local, I thank Brother Senne for his lifetime commitment to the Union.”

Local 5 New Jersey

New Jersey Administrative District Council From left, Local 2 NJ President Kirk Gerety and Local 5 President Donald Engelhardt, center, retired in August. BAC President James Boland, standing, was on hand to salute the officers’ dedicated Union service, along with Brother Engelhardt’s son, Ren, a Local 5 member and instructor.

Earlier this year, NJ ADC Director Richard Tolson, left, and then Local 5 President Donald Engelhardt, right, presented 50-year member Ed McVaugh with his Gold Card. 26 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Fifty-year member Jim Wall, center, receives his Gold Card from Secretary/Treasurer Tony Santos, left, and Vice Chairman Troy Garland.

Local 8 Illinois Local 8 IL members were honored for their BAC service at the Localâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Christmas meeting.

From left, Local 8 President David Toenjes presents Gold Cards to 50-year members John Roberts and Floyd Foreman.

Fifty-year member Mike Joop, right, receives his Gold Card from BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer.

BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, left, congratulates retired International Union Representative Dan Llewellyn on receiving his Gold Card. Brother Llewellyn, an officer of former Local 17 IL, went on to serve on the Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field staff from 1987 until his retirement in 2004.

Retired Local 8 President Dan McCall, center, with 50-year members John Simmons, left, and retired Vice Chairman Bill Gauch, proudly displaying their Gold Cards.

From left, Ron Wittman, Paul Schneider, Dan Toenjes, Dennis Hummert, Steve Karrick, Jeff Higdon, and Jim Savidge were recognized for 25 years of BAC service.

From left, Jeff Worthen, Brad Lefler, and Dave Schmidt receiving their 40-year service pins. IS S UE 4 , 2 0 1 4 | 27

LOCAL COMPASS

Local 40 Ohio

Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/DC Local 1 MD/VA/ DC President Scott Garvin, left, presents 50-year member Robert Corcoran with his Gold Card.

Local 40 Ohio President Dave Geary, left, presents 50-year member Don Dreher with his Gold Card.

Local 1 Missouri

Gold Card retired members of Bricklayers Local 1 MO attending their bi-annual Retiree luncheon held on June 2, 2014. Front row from left: Gold Card retirees Robert Jones, Angelo Gallini, Ray Sparkman, Richard Avery. Back row from left: Welfare Plan Director Gary Juenger, President John Hopkin, ADC of Eastern MO Secretary Treasurer John Finder, Director Don Brown, and Field Representative Brian Jennewein. 28 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS

Local 8 Ohio Local 8 Ohio held its 127th annual service awards in October 2013.

From left, Recording Secretary Brian Collier, Vice President Harold Miller, President Gordon Kurtz, 40-year members Melvin Finkley and Larry Moon, and Field Representative Jerre Riggle. Not present were Dennis Bartholomew, Lawrence Lencyk, Edward Noel, and Rocco Seminara, Jr.

Local 8 OH 50-year members receiving their Gold Cards, included, front row, from left, Thomas Pontuti, William Kreidler, Andrew Burcsak, Charles Baun and James Wiederman. Back row, from left, Field Representative Jerre Riggle and officers Brian Collier, Harold Miller, and Gordon Kurtz.

u F rom left, Local 8 officers Harold Miller and Brian Collier, 25-year members Allen Kominak, Daniel Balog, and Louis Michaels, President Gordon Kurtz and Field Representative Jerre Riggle. Not present were Donald Dunlap, Bradley Habbe, Gregory Mientkiewicz, and David Rosace.

Local 3 Arizona/ New Mexico Fifty-year member Randy Kelly, left, receives his Gold Card from Local 3 AZ/NM President James D. Cahill. Brother Kelly provided many years of distinguished service as a member of the International Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field Staff from 1988 until his retirement in 2009, serving first as an IU Organizer and then as an IU Regional Director for an impressive 17 years.

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MEMBER SERVICES

How to Prevent ‘Holiday Blues’

he holiday season offers many festive, fun-filled occasions to celebrate with family and friends. But the holidays can also be stressful. Pressure to achieve the perfect celebration can cause financial burdens, family conflicts, and emotional and physical fatigue. Here are a few tips that can help mitigate “holiday blues”:

✶✶ Recognize that stress is a normal reac✶✶ ✶✶ ✶✶ ✶✶ ✶✶

tion to changes that occur during the holidays. Take care of yourself – get plenty of rest, eating right and exercise. Avoid activities that leave you emotionally or physically overwrought. Make thoughtful decisions on how to spend your time and energy Set up holiday budgetary guidelines to avoid financial strain. Hold realistic expectations for yourself and others. Holidays might not be a good time to resolve family grudges or emotionally-charged issues.

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Consciously spend time with friends and family who are supportive and uplifting; and connect with children to recall holiday enthusiasm. There are times, however, when overwhelming holiday stress develops into something more serious, such as clinical depression. Those warning signs include intense feelings of unhappiness, irritability, or hopelessness, dramatic appetite changes, sleeping problems, exhaustion, or a lack of interest in personal and work activities formerly enjoyed. If you or a family member exhibit these warning signs, or have a case of the “holiday blues”, call BAC’s Member Assistance Program (MAP) for confidential help and guidance. MAP also helps retirees access community resources, avoid isolation and bring in holiday cheers. MAP services are free for active and retired union members and their families. Call toll-free: 1-888-880-8222, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. Just ask for MAP.

IN MEMORIAM

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Maddox, Jr., Roy - 08, SE McWilliams, Robert C. - 21, IL Micalizzi, Frank - 01, CT Millheim, Jr., Robert B. - 05, PA Miklosko, Frank J. - 05, OH Miko, Joseph - 01, CT Mirto, Anthony S. - 36, OH Moran, Donald J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Muir, Robert J. - 02, MI Murphy, Thomas G. - 03, WI

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

78 85 86 60 95 97 77 80 92 68

56 66 64 16 62 74 31 64 68 45

Ness, Rodger L. - 05, PA

B, M

O'Neill, Terry D. - 02, MI

B, M

Parrott, J. B. - 08, SE Peppitoni, Anthony J. - 05, NJ Perta, Anthony R. - 02, NY/VT Peterson, Joseph J. - 05, NJ Pettoni, Robert I. - 07, NY/NJ Poulos, James G. - 21, IL Prunier, Ronald F. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, M B B, CM, M, P P, B, CM FN B B

90 97 95 88 81 86 51

56 66 68 66 26 58 7

Recchia, Jr., Alfred J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Rehfeld, Heinz K. M. - 08, WI Rendin, Anthony - 04, NJ Rhea, Jr., Clarence P. - 05, OH Rhoades, Gerald R. - 02, MI Rielly, John H. - 01, NY Rollins, Luther P. - 02, MI Rose, Eura V. - 05, OK/AR/TX Ross, Sr., Robert J. - 08, SE

FN B B, M B, M B, M PC PM M B, M

86 85 96 88 82 66 83 92 87

25 47 45 65 61 17 52 62 63

Sabbatini, Angelo J. - 05, PA Schimp, Lindell - 08, IL Schlemer, Frank J. - 21, IL Smaldon, Michael N. - 02, NY/VT Smet, Jerome J. - 03, WI Snipe, Samuel R. - 08, SE Spraldin, Gordon - 08, SE Stoddard, Gary L. - 02, NY/VT Striglio, Gabriel F. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B B, M B, M B, M, P M B, M B B, M CM, B

76 79 94 86 88 94 93 72 82

45 60 68 64 59 66 46 44 51

Tate, Fredrick L. - 05, PA Tauber, Jr., Robert A. - 05, PA Taverna, Mario - 02, ON Theisen, Philip L. - 01, MN/ND Turner, Alan W. - 08, IL

B, M B B CB B

91 81 83 85 82

66 63 57 59 60

Uppole, Donald E. - 06, WV

Watts, Carl W. - 15, MO/KS/NE Wells, Otis - 04, CA Wilbur, James D. - 44, OH Wilkins, Jr., James A. - 08, OH

B B B B

92 77 77 86

65 55 57 49

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IN MEMORIAM

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

BRANCH OF TRADE

Abrams, Donald C. - 21, IL

$127,600.00 $4,000.00 $123,600.00 74 79.73 50.26

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Huegal, Jr., Edward J. - 08, SE

Irek, George J. - 20, IL

Johnson, James J. - 05, OH

PC, B, CM

Juisto, Sr., George - 01, PA/DE

Karas, Jozef - 05, OH

Keon, Jr., Edward J. - 05, NY

B, CM, P

Keulman, Robert L. - 20, IL

B, M

Knott, Jr., Frederick G. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

B, CM, P

Lamir, William - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, P

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Arlinghaus, Hubert H. - 01, OR

B, CM, P

Atkins, William H. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Laurito, Gennaro - 01, CT

B, CM

Beal, Sr., Duey D. - 08, SE

MM, TL

Lauterbach, Friedrich - 01, MO

Blanchard, Roger J. - 03, NY

Law, Frederick W. - 08, IL

Bracy, George A. - 01, NY

Lutz, Carl L. - 02, MI

Butler, William A. - 01, MD/VA/DC

MacPherson, Lyle J. - 01, AB

Chapman, Sr., Vance G. - 03, AZ/NM

B, M

Malik, Gerald F. - 21, IL

Civitello, Joseph - 01, CT

B, M

Marks, Raymond O. - 15, WV

B, TL

Coleman, Raymond L. - 08, SE

Mast, Maynard L. - 02, MI

Conza, Luigi A. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Mead, John M. - 09, PA

Cooke, Damon H. - 21, IL

Michaud, Gilbert E. - 01, CT

Cynor, James - 20, IL

M, B

Morgan, Samuel E. J. - 02, WA/ID/MT

DeMulis, Michael J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, P

Nocosia, Joseph V. - 03, NY

DeRubeis, Paul - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Noel, Edward M. - 08, OH

O'Connell, Noreen P. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

PC, B, CH, CM

DiBiaso, Philip A. - 01, CT

Dineen, Samuel J. - 03, NY

B, CM, M, P, TL

Patin, Morris R. - 08, SE

B, M

Dominick, Leonard J. - 21, IL

Presler, Christopher T. - 21, IL

Rezsnyak, Robert - 05, NY

B, CM, P

Doty, Robert M. - 01, UT

Doughty, Percy - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, M, P, TL

Dudzik, Ronald - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

PC, B

Engmark, Leroy F. - 21, IL

Evans, Frank D. - 02, WA/ID/MT

Evans, Hulee - 01, CT

Riga, Archibald - 01, NS

B, P

Romano, Bruno J. - 05, PA

Ruetten, Dagoberto U. G. - 01, MD/VA/DC

B, CM, P

Schroeder, Ronald L. - 01, PA/DE

B, M

Shelton, Sr., Morris D. - 08, SE

Sherman, Charles R. - 03, NY

MM, TL

Fabbri, Germo A. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Faraldi, Frank A. - 04, NJ

Siciliano, Mike - 21, IL

Filipek, Adam - 21, IL

Skinner, Donald F. - 02, MI

B, M

Fink, Maynard K. - 08, WI

B, M

Strasbaugh, James D. - 05, PA

Fischetti, Joseph M. - 09, PA

Stresing, Howard E. - 03, NY

Frederick, Kenneth - 09, PA

CM, MM, TL

Sturgeon, Wilbert F. - 04, CA

Gugliotta, Thomas D. - 08, SE

Warren, Billy J. - 05, OK/AR/TX

B, M

Hickey, James G. - 21, IL

Weiss, Jr., George - 08, WI

Whitney, Robert D. - 04, CA

Horvath, Vincent J. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

B, CM, P

Hoyt, Richard A. - 21, IL

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October MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

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

BRANCH OF TRADE

$146,150.00 $1,000.00 $145,150.00 86 79.20 51.27 YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Adkins, Harold J. - 06, IL

Allen, George S. - 08, NB

B, CM, P

Anderson, Thomas A. - 02, NY/VT

CM, P

Antenucci, Domenico E. - 05, NY

Barnett, William D. - 05, OK/AR/TX

Bauer, Edward F. - 11, WI

CM, P

Beentjes, Theodore C. - 07, CN

Beetham, Robert J. - 21, IL

Benjamin, Henry L. - 08, SE

Bietz, Albert - 03, OH

Bilello, Frank - 07, NY/NJ

Bittinger, Sr., George C. H. - 05, PA

BRANCH OF TRADE

YEARS OF AGE

MEMBERSHIP

Krzyston, Edward A. - 04, IN/KY

B, W

Kubic, David A. - 09, PA

Kush, Andrew S. - 09, PA

B, M

Lemmo, Joseph O. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, P

Lichtenstein, Gerhard H. - 01, MO

Liska, Jerome S. - 01, MN/ND

24 58

Lofgren, Robert W. - 01, MN/ND

Lopez, Jeronimo - 07, NY/NJ

Manna, Saverio J. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Mariotti, Maurice A. - 05, NY

Martina, George P. - 55, OH

MW, TL, TW, M

Massengill, Noah V. - 01, MD/VA/DC

PC, CM, CS

Mihalko, Michael - 01, MD/VA/DC

Moi, Torleiv M. - 21, IL

Moore, Delbert T. - 15, WV

Murphy, III, James J. - 01, NY

Nagengast, William J. - 04, NJ

Neaves, Antonio - 05, OK/AR/TX

Nichols, James J. - 07, KY

B, M, RE

Pretto, John F. - 56, IL

Provini, Michael A. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

Buck, Jr., John A. - 02, NY/VT

B, CB, CM, PM

Butler, William A. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Quathamer, Henry G. - 21, IL

Ravish, Stanley J. - 09, PA

Carbonara, Joseph C. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

B, CM, P

Chartier, Emery L. - 02, MI

Rheaume, Alain - 04, QC

Rochelle, Jr., Paul M. - 04, NJ

B, CM, P

Cherrie, Ralph W. - 04, CA

Cote, Daniel - 04, QC

Rosato, Jerry - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Rossetti, John A. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI

Crockett, Bernard - 05, OH

Czechorski, Edwin R. - 20, IL

B, M

Ruggero, Frank - 02, ON

MW, TL, TW, M

Sandilla, Joseph L. - 04, IN/KY

Dahlen, Jr., Edward C. - 21, IL

Eddings, John L. - 18, OH/KY

Foust, Samuel H. - 44, OH

Gamble, Robert L. - 09, PA

B, M

Georges, Albert H. - 01, MN/ND

Gill, Ronald D. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

Girard, Gerald D. - 01, MO

Golchert, Clarence A. - 21, IL

Gruys, John R. - 03, CA

Hash, Stephen C. - 21, IL

Hayes, Sr., William - 01, NY

Herbon, Walter P. - 04, CA

B, M

Hine, Jr., Frank L. - 03, AZ/NM

Hitz, Sr., Paul W. - 05, PA

Hollingsworth, Kenneth W. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI B

Huff, Gary A. - 01, MO

Hynes, William T. - 01, NF

Jackson, William J. - 02, BC

Jodon, Kenneth - 07, OH

Santora, Sr., Paul J. - 01, CT

B, M

Sanzo, Felix - 02, NY/VT

P, CM

Schmidt, Charles E. - 01, MO

Senecal, Ira M. - 03, CA

Spicer, Hobert - 03, OH

Stahler, Keith H. - 05, PA

B, TL, W

Sumner, Jr., Arvin - 08, SE

Trudo, Sr., Edward W. - 09, OH

Tuccillo, Joseph F. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

Tychsen, Svend B. - 01, CT

B, P

Van Ness, Everett R. - 07, NY/NJ

Van Norden, Richard B. - 03, CA

Vondracek, Rod J. - 56, IL

Weber, Jr., Henry - 05, OK/AR/TX

B, M

Whitman, Clyde W. - 06, IL

B, CM

Williams, Sr., Sherman - 08, SE

CM, P

Winchester, Roland M. - 01, MD/VA/DC

Zlotkowski, Ronald - 21, IL

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ISSUE 4 / 2014

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