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BAC ISSUE 2 / 2014
LOCAL 3 CALIFORNIA
COMING BACK STRONG
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NEWS IN BRIEF
THE SECRETS OF THE DUOMO
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Journal BAC
ISSUE 2 / 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
1 President’s Message
2 Mensaje Del Presidente 3 Members at Work 8 IMI 11 News In Brief 19 Canada 20 International Funds 21 Safety & Health 24 Local Compass
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27 In Memoriam
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Shifting Gears
hen work picks up…” “When the economy turns around…” Phrases like these have been common mantras for many a union building trades’ leader and contractor for five years and counting. The economic tsunami that virtually paralyzed the U.S. construction industry for years is finally receding. Last month, the IU surveyed U.S. Locals and ADCs about their work outlook over the next 12 to 18 months. A majority of our affiliates estimate that work hours will increase between 10 and 25%. Nowhere is this uptick more evident than in the Members at Work article (Pages 3-7 – “Coming Back Strong”) featuring Local 3 California members on various jobsites in April, many of whom I had the pleasure of talking with. To a member, they were positive and optimistic about future work opportunities. Even so, the depth and duration of this downturn promises to hang on for some time. As Local 3 President Dave Jackson says, “We still have a lot of ground to make up.” Like other Locals, Local 3 won’t be satisfied until everyone is off the bench and working. For our current members, who have loyally maintained their Union memberships despite long periods of little or no work, full employment is and will remain a primary objective. Alongside it, however, is a related objective: our Union must grow. One sustains the other. To prevail over the non-union, which is on a similar course to meet pent-up demand in many of the same markets, BAC must grow. To replace the thousands of active journey-level members who have left the Union
since 2009, not to mention members who will retire in the near future, we must grow. To help replenish the Local and International pension fund contributions that trailed off over the course of the downturn, we must grow. In the past, our Union’s greatest growth has been achieved through our apprenticeship and training programs. With the number of apprentices dwindling during the recession, it’s time to revive those programs. In late May, the BAC Apprenticeship and Training Task Force, made up of Local Union and management representatives named by the International and ICE respectively, met for the first time. Over the coming months, the Task Force will develop efficient, costeffective, results-oriented recruiting and craft-training strategies to produce a trowel trades workforce worthy of the BAC pride we share in our crafts and in adequate numbers to meet the industry’s manpower needs. In addition to Task Force updates and ongoing coverage of BAC jobsites, future Journals will spotlight local training centers and feature guest contributors on training. Even if the “when” I noted earlier hasn’t yet arrived in every area, we must respond as a Union and as an industry as though it has. Because we’re not the only ones poised for growth. Unless we forge ahead now, we will fall behind while our competitors – be it the non-union, other materials or other trades – help themselves to our piece of the pie. As we shift gears from survival mode to “drive”, please remember that supporting your Local’s apprenticeship programs and organizing activities are essential to staying the course toward a sustained recovery.
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Cambiando el Ritmo “C
uando el trabajo se reactive…” “Cuando la economía dé un giro…” Frases como estas han sido mantras comunes para muchos líderes y contratistas de los sindicatos de la construcción durante cinco años y más. El tsunami económico que virtualmente paralizó la industria de la construcción en los EE.UU. durante años finalmente se está desvaneciendo. El mes pasado, la IU encuestó a Locales y ADC de los EE.UU. sobre sus perspectivas de trabajo para los próximos 12 a 18 meses. La mayoría de nuestros afiliados estiman que las horas de trabajo van a aumentar entre un 10 y un 25% Este repunte es más que evidente en el artículo de Miembros Trabajando (páginas 3-7 – “Repunte con Fuerza”), donde se presentan miembros del Local 3 de California en diversos sitios de trabajo en abril; con muchos de ellos tuve el placer de conversar. Para un miembro, ellos están positivos y optimistas en lo que se refiere a futuras oportunidades de trabajo. Aun así, la profundidad y la duración de esta desaceleración prometen perdurar por algún tiempo. Como dice Dave Jackson, Presidente del Local 3, “todavía tenemos mucho terreno por recuperar”. Como otros Locales, el Local 3 solo estará satisfecho cuando todos se hayan levantado del banco y estén trabajando. Para nuestros miembros actuales, que han mantenido lealmente sus membresías del Sindicato a pesar de largos períodos de poco o ningún trabajo, el pleno empleo es y seguirá siendo un objetivo primario. Junto a este, sin embargo, hay un objetivo relacionado: nuestro Sindicato debe crecer. Lo uno sostiene a lo otro. Para prevalecer sobre los no sindicalizados, que están siguiendo un camino similar para satisfacer la demanda reprimida en muchos de los mismos mercados, el BAC tiene que crecer. Para remplazar a los miles de miembros jornaleros activos que han salido del Sindicato desde 2009, para no mencionar a los miembros que se jubilarán en el futuro próximo, tenemos que crecer. Para ayudar a reabastecer los aportes a los fondos
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de pensiones Locales e Internacionales que disminuyeron durante el curso de la desaceleración, tenemos que crecer. En el pasado, el mayor crecimiento de nuestro Sindicato se logró a través de nuestros programas de aprendizaje y capacitación. Debido a la disminución del número de aprendices durante la recesión, es hora de revivir esos programas. A finales de mayo, el Equipo de Trabajo de Aprendizaje y Capacitación del BAC, integrado por representantes de los Sindicatos Locales y de las directivas nombrados por el IMI y el ICE respectivamente, se reunió por primera vez. Durante los próximos meses, el Equipo de Trabajo desarrollará estrategias de reclutamiento y capacitación en oficios que sean eficientes, efectivas en materia de costos y orientadas a resultados, para producir una fuerza de trabajo de oficios de albañilería merecedora del orgullo del BAC que compartimos por nuestros oficios, y en un número suficiente para satisfacer las necesidades de mano de obra de la industria. Además de actualizaciones del Equipo de Trabajo y un cubrimiento continuo de los sitios de trabajo del BAC, los futuros Journals destacarán centros de capacitación locales y presentarán aportes de invitados sobre temas de capacitación. A pesar de que el “cuándo” del que noté antes no ha llegado todavía a todas las áreas, debemos responder como Sindicato y como industria como si ya lo hubiera hecho. Porque no somos los únicos con perspectivas de crecimiento. A no ser que avancemos decididamente ahora, nos quedaremos rezagados mientras nuestros competidores – ya sean los no sindicalizados, otros materiales u otros oficios – se quedan con nuestro pedazo de la torta. A medida que cambiamos el ritmo del modo supervivencia al modo de “aceleración”, por favor recuerden que el apoyo a los programas de aprendizaje de sus Locales y la organización de actividades son tareas esenciales para mantener el curso hacia una recuperación sostenida.
The Official Journal of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (issn 0362-3696)
Journal BAC
ISSUE 2 / 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
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IU Regional Director, Northeast 304 Kenwood Avenue, #4 Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-6080 SOUTH
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IU Regional Director, West P.O. Box 261 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 (509) 465-3500 CANADA
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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 3 California – Coming Back Strong
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uring a scheduled trip to the West Coast in early April, BAC President James Boland leapt at the opportunity to talk with members of his home Local, Local 3 California on several jobsites in San Francisco and San Carlos, including two medical centers and a hotel restoration. Joined by Local 3 President Dave Jackson and Vice Chairman and Field Representative Steve Kantoniemi, Boland described the mood of the BAC craftworkers he met as “upbeat,” adding, “I was struck by how many members told me they were looking forward to busier times with a lot more optimism than in recent years.” That optimism is confirmed by construction forecasters for much of Local 3’s jurisdiction, which covers 46 counties in Northern California. “The Bay Area is coming back strong from this recession,” says Local 3 CA President Dave Jackson. “Construction is booming in
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Construction of the UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay officially began in December 2010. The six-story children’s, women’s and cancer hospital complex is comprised of three physical buildings – the Hospital, Gateway Medical Building, and Energy Center. A total of 32 Local 3 members have been working on the project since 2012, employed by De Anza Tile & Marble (Fremont, CA), D & J Tile Company, Inc. (San Carlos, CA), and San Franciscobased contractors Rainbow Waterproofing & Restoration Co. and Carrara Marble Company of America, Inc. The $1.52 billion medical complex features both a unique architectural aesthetic and unmatched energy efficiency that began in the design stage and radiated forward by utilizing the latest sustainable building practices. Installation
San Francisco, and cranes are everywhere – high rise residential buildings, historic renovations, sports arenas, high tech offices, courthouses, and especially healthcare facilities. During the next five years alone,
14 new medical centers will break ground.” Jackson continues, “Work hours are up, but we still have a lot of ground to make up and we’re doing everything possible to make sure we get everyone back to work.”
The exterior of the women’s hospital building at UCSF Medical Center.
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ocal 3 CA marble finisher Oscar Garcia, right, greets BAC L President James Boland, left, and Local 3 President David Jackson on this Mission Bay jobsite. At right, Brother Garcia assists with setting stone on an exterior wall.
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of the hospital’s interior tile and marble work was coordinated over multiple phases. Local 3 members installed and set floor tiles, wall bases, ceramics, porcelains, and granites in the main lobby, hallways, waiting area, restrooms, bathrooms, the entire first floor perimeter of the hospital, and the 60,000 square-foot rooftop garden area. The project is expected to be completed in August 2014 and open to the public in February 2015. ď ľC arrara Marble Company Marble Finisher Foreman and Local 3 CA member Edward Huerta, right, talks with President Boland, center, and Local 3 CA President Jackson on the jobsite.
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From left, Local 3 CA President David Jackson, BAC President Boland, Local 3 CA tile finishers Moises Santos and Diego Pinon.
Carrara Marble Company Foreman and Local 3 CA member Joseph Kisner, left, discusses the project with BAC President James Boland. Jim Gensheimer
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Tile finisher Moises Santos grouts tile on an interior wall.
The brick exterior of the newly restored Huntington Hotel.
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Local 3 CA tile setter Paul Lucero with BAC President Boland.
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Huntington Hotel
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From left, Local 3 CA members Robert Villalobos, Lino Vazquez, Matt Soderstrom, Local 3 CA President David Jackson, Field Representative Steve Kantoniemi, Richard Wallace, Paul Lucero, Connie Ocasio, Ed Brunelle, BAC President James Boland, Adrian Banuelos, Jesse Larez Sr., Marco Monteiro, Mike Schwarz, non-member Victor Lucero, James Buffmire, Jonathan Contreras, and Ignacio Gonzalez.
This historic 12-story brick faรงade hotel was first opened as a luxury apartment in 1922. Property owner Grace International closed the 135-room hotel in January to complete extensive upgrades. After a $15 million renovation, the new Huntington Hotel, atop Nob Hill in San Francisco, opened its door as the Scarlet Huntington on May 6, 2014. Nineteen members of Local 3 CA, employed by Rainbow Waterproofing & Restoration Co. (San Francisco) and D & J Tile Company, Inc. (San Carlos, CA) worked on the renovation including PCC restoration of the exterior brick faรงade around the entire building. Members also installed tile and stone over a floated mortar bed in 135 hotel rooms and the lobby. IS S UE 2 , 2 0 1 4 | 5
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Local 3 CA member Lino Vazquez sets stone tiles for a new bath and shower.
BAC President Boland observes tile setter Jesse Larez Sr. making a precision cut.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, San Carlos Center The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) a 75-year Bay Area healthcare services provider, is building a state-ofthe-art, full service medical center in San Carlos to accommodate its growing patient demand. In 2007, the San Carlos
City Council voted unanimously to approve the PAMF San Carlos Center; construction began in 2012. The integrated campus, including an outpatient medical center and a hospital, is being constructed in two phases. The
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Local 3 CA tile setter Rosalio Morales sets first course of tile on these restroom walls.
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The exterior of the PAMF medical center.
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first phase is the construction of an outpatient medical center and parking garage. The second phase, a center for acute inpatient care, has not yet been scheduled. The completed San Carlos Center is expected to open in November 2014.
Since September 2013, about 15 Local 3 tile and stone craftworkers, employed by Superior Tile and Stone (San Leandro, CA) and Pete Wismann Masonry (Mountain View, CA) have been at work on the first phase – laying, setting
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Local 3 CA member Fernando Barajas prepares walls for grouting.
and installing high-end tile and stone materials in the lobby, hallways, restrooms, bathrooms, and showers. The project is expected to generate more than 3,430 hours for journey-level members and 686 hours for apprentices.
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Local 3 CA tile setter Rey Barrios sets broken bond wall tiles of hospital restrooms.
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IMI
IMI Launches New Restoration Certificate Program
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he first restoration certificate course in historic masonry restoration and preservation was presented at the Flynn Center in Bowie, MD from March 10 to 21, 2014. Fourteen BAC members from across the U.S. and Canada attended. The program is geared toward craftworkers with at least 10 years’ experience who want to gain insight into historic building technology and current materials and methods for repairs – an increasing area of work for BAC members. Core modules included Fundamentals of Historic Preservation, Introduction to Architecture/Building Technology, Introduction to Materials/ Deterioration, and Historic Structure & Condition Reports. Participants took a written exam at the end of each week and were also evaluated on their ability to execute the hands-on training throughout the two-week training. Other training modules were historic mortars and pointing, brick restoration, terra cotta restoration, stone restoration/Dutchman repair, concrete restoration, masonry cleaning, mold making and casting, caulking/sealants, consolidants/coatings, and pinning and grout injection.
IMI National Safety Coordinator Mike Kassman takes students on a behind-the-scenes tour of earthquake repairs at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Kneeling from left, Mike Kassman, Keith Inglin and Eric Doherty, both of Local 4 NJ, and Jorge Lopez Martinez of Local 1 CT. Standing from left, Jeovanny Vicuna of Local 1 CT, Derek Cattell of Local 1 SK, Patrick Masterson of Local 1 CT, Tony Bittner of Local 4 IN/KY, Clifford Kobelsky of Local 1 SK, Matthew Cecora Local 2 MI, Michael Hammond Local 3 NY, Andrew Turner Local 2 NY/VT, and Robert Ridgeway of Local 5 OK/AR/TX. 8 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
BAC members learn to replicate vintage mortar joints.
Local1 NY Training Director Dennis Holloway tries out stone carving techniques.
Instructor Stewart “Bruce” Wright of the National Park Service demonstrates a Dutchman repair to students.
The course was developed by IMI’s National Safety Coordinator Mike Kassman, who holds a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation, and Roy Ingraffia,
Marketing Director for Philadelphia and South New Jersey, who also teaches a graduate course in masonry restoration at University of Pennsylvania. Besides
IMI instructors, course lecturers included experts from leading architectural and engineering firms and government agencies. The next two-week course is scheduled for October 6-17th at the Flynn Center in Bowie with more to follow in early 2015. The goal is to develop a curriculum for a train-the-trainer program so that the course can be taught at the Local Union or ADC level.
Roy Ingraffia, IMI Marketing Director for Philadelphia and South New Jersey, left, discusses projects with students.
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BAC members take part in a lintel replacement exercise.
Gaining experience in mold-making.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
IU Launches Online Member Portal
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n early May, the International Union launched its new Member Portal, a secure, web-based system where U.S. and Canadian members can review their membership information online. First-time visitors will be asked to create a free login account. Once a member has successfully registered, he/she will be able to access the following: 99 Demographic and contact information; 99 IU membership information; 99 IU death benefit information including beneficiary designations; 99 Recent work history; 99 Reciprocal information including blanket authorization forms and transfer history; and 99 A section to securely upload pertinent forms and documents. “Members have asked for this service and we’re pleased to deliver it,” said BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, noting
that enhancements will be added as they are developed. Release of the Member Portal is one of the top achievements of the IU’s technology initiatives thus far, which also include BAC Recip (reciprocal transfer system for BAC pension and health and welfare funds), BAC Remit (contributions remittance system for BAC contractors) and the Local Portal (report/ data exchange system for Locals/ADCs). The Member Portal is being introduced on a rolling basis during May and June, beginning with the western U.S., moving east, then north to Canada. Members will receive information about the system by mail and email. The Member Portal can be accessed by clicking on the Member Portal banner on BAC’s homepage at www.bacweb.org. First time visitors should look for “Create an Account”, then follow the instructions to register. Before starting, have your IU membership card available for reference and
make sure you have an active email account. Once registered, securely note your username and password for future use. As part of the registration process, you will receive an email with a confirmation link. You must click on this link in order to activate your registration and log in to the Portal. The “Registration FAQ” section offers guidance on everything from creating an account to logging in to recovering a password and more. In addition, handy “tip” icons, strategically located throughout the site, dispense helpful information with the click of the mouse. “The Member Portal is a huge step forward in our goal to expand connections between our members and the IU, Locals/ ADCs, our benefit funds and our employers, allowing us to serve members more efficiently and effectively,” says Kramer. Suggestions and feedback are welcome and should be sent to askbac@ bacweb.org.
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Secrets of I the Duomo BY DON HUNT, Training Director, Local 15 Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska
EDITOR’S NOTE: In April 2013, a team of BAC bricklayers comprised of IMI National Director of Apprenticeship and Training Robert Arnold, IMI North Central Regional Safety and Training Director Dave Wysocki, Training Directors Don Hunt of Local 15 Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska and Tom Ward of Local 2 Michigan, and National Job Corps Director Jonas Elmore, traveled to Florence, Italy to help unravel the building secrets of the majestic Duomo of the city’s famed Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The BAC/ IMI team’s travel to Italy and participation in this project was entirely financed by National Geographic in connection with its television special that aired in February on PBS’ NOVA series. The following first-person account of the project, written by team member Don Hunt, who also serves as Vice President of Local 15 MO/ KS/NE, is reprinted with his and the Local’s permission and the Journal’s gratitude.
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t was a real honor to be invited by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) to participate in this project for National Geographic and NOVA. This article tells the tale of the magnificent masonry dome topping the great cathedral in Florence, Italy. It is the unparalleled achievement of the enigmatic Renaissance genius, Filippo Brunelleschi. We explored the mystery of how he was able to build the world’s largest brick and mortar dome when the level of technological know-how at the time should have made it impossible. The Duomo, or in English, the Dome, was constructed between 1418 and 1436 of over 4 million bricks, and Limestone weighing approximately 37,000 tons. It is the largest masonry dome ever constructed, and, was built without any “centering” or support system.
The octagonal dome is 4/5 pointed arch, the distance from opposing corners divided by five, using the fourth point as the center for the opposing side.
The “flower” is an arc between the 4/5 points. This arc creates a horizontal arch between each corner and is one of the two key reasons the Dome is self-supporting.
Massimo Ricci, a professor of Architecture at the University of Florence, has made it his life’s work to decode the mystery of how the Dome was constructed. Professor Ricci was granted permission by the city of Florence to build a 1/5th scale model in a city park. Since 1989 he and his students have used the model to prove his theories. Until we arrived last April, no masons had worked on the model, only students. Our mission was to use the geometry and control measures, which, through Ricci’s research, were determined to be used and apply actual bricklaying techniques on the model to validate those theories. The pictures on this page help tell the story in greater detail.
The center is naturally established by lines connecting the opposing sides.
Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its majestic Duomo. The base of the actual Duomo is 175 feet above the floor of the Cathedral, rising to a height of about 300 feet. The distance across the octagonal base is 147 feet.
The vertical bricks in the herringbone pattern are called spines; they continue to rotate in a counter clockwise direction.
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The angle and slope of these spines are determined by pulling a line from the spine through the center, which is established by the two opposing corner lines, to the flower. Once this angle is established, the line is pulled tightly and is lowered just to the point at which it touches the two opposing corner lines, which determines the height and slope. A platform at the base of the model is where the flower was laid out, with lines or “ropes” attached to points along the flower that were pulled taunt.
This process is repeated for each of the spines, which are laid first. Once the spines are placed, the course of brick between the spines can be laid.
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Because of the model’s 1/5 scale, bricks were not used and instead, we used readily available Quarry tile that measured 5/8” x 3”x 6”. When our team arrived on-site, the model’s height at that time featured roughly 2000 units per course, with each course laying to about 1”. It took a few days to develop a system that we believed had been used during the original construction of the Dome. After establishing that, four of us were able to complete about one course per day. At the height we began, the angle of slope from the inside to the outside at the corners was at about 30°; this angle increased with the height.
Once a segment is completed, the lines must be moved to the next segment and the process is repeated until all eight sides are completed. This is one course. To start the next course, the lines are raised at the corners by one course height and the whole process is repeated. The Dome consisted of two wythes, separated by about 4.5 feet; the interior wythe was 10 feet thick and the exterior was about 3.5 feet thick. It also featured “corner ribs” at each corner and two “interior ribs” between each corner of solid masonry that tied the two wythes together. These ribs supported the thinner exterior wythe.
Aside from the ingenuity involved in designing the Duomo, Brunelleschi was faced with how to hoist tons of materials hundreds of feet. He designed hoisting devices powered by oxen. Because of the difficulty in convincing oxen to walk backwards, he designed the first clutch and reversible mechanism.
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NEWS IN BRIEF APPRENTICES It may seem mind-boggling to truly grasp the magnitude of this engineering miracle without seeing the actual Duomo in person, but it is truly an amazing feat. And even aside from the Dome, the Cathedral is remarkable in itself. Inside and out, the amount of marble quarried and brought to the site, hand carved and erected is incredible. This truly was an experience of a lifetime. To purchase a DVD of NOVA’s “The Great Cathedral Mystery”, go to www.pbs.org/wgbh/ nova/ancient/great-cathedral-mystery.htm. EDITOR’S NOTE: As illustrated in these photographs, Brother Hunt and his fellow BAC/IMI masons were granted extraordinary access to the interior of the actual Duomo to gain insights into its ingenious construction techniques.
MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Helping Kids After Traumatic Events
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or decades, school safety focused chiefly on executing orderly fire drills or managing the occasional fistfight between students. In recent years, however, school safety has expanded to include strategies and procedures designed to prevent and reduce opportunities for violence by disturbed students or adults intent on harming others. Despite the statistical rarity of these occurrences, the unpredictability of violent acts such as the shootings at Columbine High and Virginia Tech or recent stabbings in Connecticut, along with the constant, often graphic television and Internet coverage that follow them, serve to heighten our sense of helplessness and fear. As a result, the perception of the school or college campus as a place where students once felt safe and protected has changed for many. And, while children react differently to trauma, for some, heightened anxiety and the fear of becoming a victim of violence has become the new normal. That’s why parents and relatives may find it necessary to help children regain a
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sense of safety in the wake of traumatic or violent events. Children may react with increased anxiety or panic, fear of abandonment, difficulty sleeping and nightmares, and/or depression or fears about the future. Here are some tips for helping children and teens manage exposure to trauma: • Limit and monitor their media exposure by turning off the television, radio or internet coverage of a traumatic event. • Encourage children to voice their concerns at age-appropriate levels. For example, preschoolers may benefit from drawing, storytelling or “playing out” their fears, while elementary school age children may be able to express their apprehension verbally. Older children and teens may draw comfort from adult-led peer group discussions involving other young people at school, church or community-sponsored meetings. • Stay alert to symptoms of anxiety and depression, including nightmares and trouble sleeping, change in appetite,
excessive worrying, depression, etc. Seek professional help if problems persist longer than two weeks or more. • Be sensitive to separation anxiety and offer temporary interim strategies such as allowing a child to sleep in a parent’s or sibling’s room. • Provide ongoing emotional support and encourage a return to normal routines as soon as your child is able. • Develop and rehearse a family safety plan so that children understand what to do and where to go in the event of an emergency. • Focus on and discuss acts of kindness and courage demonstrated by others in response to tragedy. For additional information about helping children to restore a sense of safety in the midst of trauma, and for a free educational brochure, contact the BAC’s Member Assistance Program (MAP) toll-free at 1-888-880-8222. MAP’s licensed mental health professionals provide guidance, professional support and referrals at no cost to BAC members and their families.
BAC Apprenticeship Offers Quality Career Path for U.S. Veterans
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he brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces face innumerable challenges while on active duty. Since 2001, however, unemployment statistics tell us that among the greatest challenges they face as they re-enter civilian life is finding a decent job. Thanks to revved up participation in programs such as the national building trades’ Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) along with heightened inter-governmental teamwork, BAC and IMI are making progress in expanding pathways to BAC apprenticeship and IMI/local training programs for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. With this goal in mind, on March 19th, U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Keith Kelly, joined by U.S. Army Col. Kevin Hicks and Major Ryan Roberts, and H2H Executive Director Darrell Roberts, toured the Flynn Center in Bowie, MD where they also met with BAC President James Boland, Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer and IMI National Director of Apprenticeship and Training Bob Arnold. The group discussed tangible ways to recruit soon-to-be or recently separated veterans into BAC apprenticeships. One such step has been closer collaboration between government agencies such as VETS and the Pentagon with H2H and building trades affiliates. Col. Hicks and Major Roberts also outlined a recently introduced policy that allows Army personnel to join union apprenticeship programs up to six-months prior to their formal separation from the Army. “BAC is fully committed to supporting our military and our nation’s veterans by providing access to the best training and employment opportunities the trowel trades industry has to offer and the opportunities they need and deserve to succeed in the civilian workforce,” said President Boland.
From left, H2H Executive Director Darrell Roberts, U.S. Army Major Ryan Roberts, PCC Pre-job student, veteran and soon-to-be Local 2 NY/VT apprentice Cris White, Assistant Secretary of DOLS’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) Keith Kelly, BAC President James Boland, Local 5 PA apprentice bricklayer and veteran Dustin Brill, U.S. Army Colonel Kevin Hicks, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, and IMI National Director of Apprenticeship and Training Bob Arnold.
BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, right, shares a few pointers with Local 5 PA apprentice Dustin Brill.
Keith Kelly, DOL Assistant Secretary of VETS and a decorated Vietnam War veteran, impressed everyone at the Flynn Center with his bricklaying acumen. IS S UE 2 , 2 0 1 4 | 17
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CANADA
Local 1 Nova Scotia Conducts Second Training Program
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ocal 1 NS hosted its second 20-week bricklayer training program at the Sydport Industrial Park in Sydney from November to March 2014. Nine students completed the program that included safety training, shop sessions, theory, and on the job training with various contractors. Local 1 NS President James Moore praised the program, launched in June 2013: “This second 20-week program was accomplished thanks to the hard work and dedication of our instructors and students.” Mindful of the varying types of skilled construction training available in each Canadian province, Moore added, “Apprentices are the future of our Local, and developing BAC-specific training is the approach that will keep our members employed and competitive in the years ahead.”
La section locale 1 de la NouvelleÉcosse conduit son second programme de formation
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a SL 1 de la N.-É. a conduit son second programme de formation de briquetage de 20 semaines au parc industriel Sydport de Sydney de novembre à mars 2014. Neuf étudiants ont suivi ce programme comprenant une formation de sécurité, des séances en atelier, des cours théoriques et une formation en milieu de travail avec divers entrepreneurs. Le président de la SL 1 de la N.-É. James Moore a loué le programme, lancé en juin 2013: "Ce second programme de 20 semaines a été rendu possible grâce au travail et au dévouement exemplaires de nos instructeurs et étudiants." Conscient des divers types de formation de construction spécialisée disponibles dans chaque province canadienne, Moore a ajouté que "les apprentis sont l’avenir de notre section locale, et c’est en développant une formation spécifique au BAC que nous continuerons de donner des emplois à nos membres et qu’ils resteront compétitifs pour les années à venir ".
Local 1 NS apprentices: front row, from left, Max Martin, Carson Roach (trainee), Brandon Paul, and Cailin MacNeil. Back row from left, Local 1 President James Moore, Scott Nemeth (trainee), Lawrence MacDonald, Instructor Allister Rudderham, Morgan Dunford, and Adam Fraser. Not pictured is Joshua McDonald.
Apprentis de la SL 1 de la N.-É. : première rangée : à partir de la gauche, Max Martin, Carson Roach (en formation), Brandon Paul, et Cailin MacNeil. Rangée du fond, à partir de la gauche, le président de la SL 1 de la N.-É. James Moore, Scott Nemeth (en formation), Lawrence MacDonald, l’instructeur Allister Rudderham, Morgan Dunford, et Adam Fraser. Joshua McDonald n’est pas sur la photo
Retired IU Special Deputy Honored by New Brunswick Assembly
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n May 8th, retired IU Special Deputy Albert Vincent, a 68-year BAC member of Local 8 NB, was honored by the Province’s Legislative Assembly for a cost-cutting suggestion that will ultimately save the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program, and taxpayers, millions of dollars over a four-year period. Vincent, a widely known Saint John political and civic activist, was introduced to the Assembly by the Honourable Blaine Higgs, New Brunswick Minister of Finance, who was responsible for converting Vincent’s cost cutting suggestion into policy, “as the $6 million man!"
Un député spécial retraité de l’UI honoré par l’Assemblée du Nouveau-Brunswick
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Kâté Braydon, Telegraph-Journal
e 8 mai, le député spécial de l’UI retraité Albert Vincent, un membre du BAC âgé de 68 ans de la section locale 8 du N.-B., a été honoré par l’Assemblée législative de la Province pour une suggestion de réduction de coûts qui permettra devrait permettre d’économiser au Plan de médicaments sur ordonnance du Nouveau-Brunswick, et aux contribuables, des millions de dollars sur quatre ans. Vincent, célèbre activiste civique et politique de Saint-Jean, a été présenté devant l’Assemblée par l’honorable Blaine Higgs, le ministre des Finances du Nouveau-Brunswick, qui était chargé de créer une politique basée sur sa suggestion de réduction de coûts, sous le nom de l’ "homme qui valait 6 millions $! ".
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INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
International Health Fund Welcomes Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky Participants
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leading principle of health care insurance coverage known as the “Law of Large Numbers” dictates that the larger the group of individuals insured, the more predictable the costs. In addition, there is a tipping point by which service providers for funds offer cost breaks and provide increased services. These principles are now being put into practice, the positive result of the April 2014 strategic partnership that led to the merger of the Bricklayers of Indiana Health and Welfare Fund with the International Health Fund (IHF), nearly doubling the numbers of members covered by the IHF. After weighing the advantages for participants of both plans, the decision was “a straight-forward one,” says IHF Executive Director Robin Donovick. “The IHF was able to keep the contribution rate the same, while improving the medical plan offering and adding additional coverage with Delta dental and VSP vision at no additional cost,” adds Donovick. Ted Champ, President of Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky and a labor trustee of the Bricklayers of Indiana plan agrees: “We wanted our members to have access to the best care for the best price and IHF helped us accomplish that.” Before April, members of the Indiana’s grandfathered plan had a $600 deductible – an individual’s out of pocket costs before cost-sharing with the insurer is applied to their office visits. As IHF participants, they can now see a doctor with a flat co-payment plus receive free preventive care. In addition to better access to doctors and screenings, the
IHF prescription drug co-payments were lower. The significant savings that the IHF achieves through the Sav RX prescription drug coalition are passed back to the member. IHF members can get a generic prescription for $5 and never pay more than $50 for a 30-day supply of medicine even if the prescription is for very expensive or specialty drugs. As part of the larger IHF constellation, Local 4 IN/KY members now have greater access to personal health support and care coordination, such as assistance with chronic and catastrophic illnesses. They can also contact a dedicated Registered Nurse/RN who is able to provide treatment support, assist with discharge planning for members who are hospitalized, and answer specific questions about a member’s condition(s). With the IHF’s generous “look-back” rules, more Local 4 IN/ KY members are covered. Due to the steep economic downturn, the IHF reduced the eligibility to 200 hours per quarter. If a member has not worked 200 hours in the prior quarter, the IHF “looks back” to the past six months to see if the member has worked 500 hours. If the member has, the member is eligible for the following quarter. If not, the IHF looks back for the past 12 months, and if the member worked 1,200 hours, the member is covered. “The IHF is dedicated to providing our members with the highest quality health and welfare solutions while maintaining costs. The Fund’s service commitment is strong because of our dedication to our members and it is through strength in numbers that we thrive,” says Executive Director Donovick.
Watch for Annual Notices on Potential Benefits; Required Minimum Distributions
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ach year the International Pension Fund (IPF) files detailed information through IRS Form 8955-SSA (Annual Registration Statement Identifying Separated Participants with possible Deferred Vested Benefits) to report on participants separated from service for at least two years and who may have deferred vested benefits with the Fund. The Social Security Administration also mails a Notice of Potential Private Pension Benefit to remind participants of their possible eligibility for deferred vested 20 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
benefits payable from retirement plans, including the IPF and BACSAVE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). RSP participants and beneficiaries are also notified annually of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the minimum amount that must be withdrawn from an account each year. RMDs apply to all Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Qualified Retirement Plans (QRPs), including the 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 December 31st of each year. The RMD for any year is a portion of the account balance at the end of the calendar year, based on life expectancy tables. Note this example for an individual who recently turned 70½: EXAMPLE: If your 70th birthday was June 30, 2013, you turned 70½ on December 30, 2013. You must take your first RMD (for 2013) by April 1, 2014. For further information regarding these notices, potential vested benefits, RMDs, or any other questions regarding the IPF please contact the Fund office: BAC International Pension Fund; 620 F Street, N.W., Suite 700; Washington DC 20004; 1-888-880-8222 toll-free telephone; or email dstupar@ipfweb.org.
SAFETY & HEALTH
BAC Members Testify at OSHA Hearings on Dangers of Silica Dust
At the U.S. Department of Labor on March 29th, following the testimony of BAC’s panel on the proposed OSHA silica standard: from left, BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, Tom Ward of Local 2 MI, Dennis Cahill of Local 3 AZ/NM, Tommy Todd of Local 5 OK/AR/TX, Dale McNabb of Local 2 MI, Sean Barrett of Local 3 MA/ME/NH/RI and BAC President James Boland.
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n March 31st, six members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) testified at the public hearings held by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) in support of the adoption of OSHA’s proposed silica standard affecting more than 2.1 million workers. BAC has fought for more than four decades for a stronger, more comprehensive standard to reduce silica exposure and protect workers in the construction industry. BAC President James Boland led the panel of BAC craftworkers, who conveyed their personal stories of silica exposure, a jobsite poison that has injured and killed thousands of workers. In their highly personal accounts, the BAC members, including 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, offered compelling evidence that the provisions of OSHA’s proposed
silica standard are reasonable, feasible and necessary to protect workers. Once implemented, the standard is expected to prevent more than 1600 illnesses and nearly 700 deaths annually. BAC Executive Vice President Gerard Scarano, Chair of the Building and Construction Trades Department’s Silica Subcommittee, spoke at the OSHA hearings on March 25th as part of the Building Trades’ panel. President Boland summed up the concerns of his fellow panelists and BAC members: “It’s been four decades. Four decades. Workers are still getting sick and dying from silicosis and there is no denying it anymore. Enough is enough. Workers in the construction trades are counting on us to enact the new standards. They need protection. NOW.” Having concluded its hearings, OSHA will complete its post-hearing record-gathering in July. The final silica standard is expected to be issued in 2015. For the full text of BAC members’ OSHA testimony and additional photos, visit BAC’s website at www.bacweb. org: look for the menu that runs across the page beneath the craftworker photos; under Training, Education, and Safety, select “Safety” then “Silica Exposure.” [www.bacweb.org/train_edu_safety/ safetyhealth/silica_information.php]
Sign the Silica Petition!
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espite the prolonged process of finalizing a stronger silica standard, President Boland maintains “it’s important for BAC and our members to stay engaged. We need to keep the issue of silica hazards before the public and our industry stakeholders. Our silica artwork campaign (see next page) added an important dimension to the debate, as did the personal stories of our members who testified before OSHA.” Adds Boland, “We’ve just started a new online petition drive. BAC members who sign the silica petition on our website will automatically be entered into a drawing to attend BAC’s next Executive Council meeting in Detroit,” September 7-9, 2014. Look for the Silica Petition banner at www.bacweb.org.
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INTERNATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH FUNDS
Winners of BAC Silica Artwork Campaign Announced
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n December 2013, the International Union initiated a union-wide “Stop Silica from Killing Again” campaign to raise awareness of the deadly consequences of silica exposure on the jobsite and gain support for final adoption of OSHA’s proposed silica standard. When asked to portray the dangers of silica in an artistic statement, submissions poured in over the next three months from U.S. and Canadian members and their families. Through paintings, drawings, videos, music, poems and photographs, members shared their talent and vivid personal
expressions about the hazards posed to construction workers by silica exposure, especially BAC members. “Securing a standard that limits silica dust on our jobsites is among the most important issue for our members, bar none,” BAC President Boland said. “The success of this campaign proves without a doubt that we’ve got a lot of artistic talent out there, and there is no more compelling voice to raise awareness about the ravages of silica than the workers and families who are affected most.” A total of $10,000 was awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Cynthia
Sorenson, the wife of Local 1 Minnesota/ North Dakota member Allen Sorenson, received $2,000 for her poem, titled “The Trade, Our Trust.” Brother Marc Ferland of Local 1 Alberta was awarded $3,000 for his music video/song, “War Against Silica Dust.” An original oil painting titled “Silent Killer” by Sister Renata Bruza of Local 1 West Virginia garnered the campaign’s top prize of $5,000. Many of the submissions were exhibited at the BAC Executive Council’s winter meeting, at which President Boland announced the winners on March 10th. Please visit BAC’s website, www. bacweb.org, to view the winning entries and a sampling of other submissions. Under Training, Education, and Safety, select “Safety” then “Silica Exposure”. [www.bacweb.org/train_edu_safety/ safetyhealth/silica_information.php]
1st Place: Silent Killer; oil painting by Renata Bruza of 1 WV. nd Place: War 2 Against Silica Dust; music video/song by Marc Ferland of 1 AB.
3 rd Place: The Trade, Our Trust; poem by Cynthia Sorenson, wife of 1 MN/ND member Allen Sorenson. 22 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
INTERNATIONAL FUNDS MASONRY r2p PARTNERSHIP
Free Safety & Health Resources for Workers and Contractors
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sion ladders safely.” Search “ladder safety apps” at https:// itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/ viewSoftware?id=658633912&mt=8 • Determine how much is too much to lift – Back injuries are common in the masonry industry. Using the NIOSH equation for determining weight-related lifting hazards, this app provides a quick way to calculate “safe and tolerable lifting limits.” Search “NIOSH Lifting Index app for android; a similar app is available through the iTunes for a small fee at https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com. Jeff FujimotoErgonomics)
hether the focus is on putting safety and health research into practice (r2p) or the flip side – identifying practices in the field in need of safer alternatives (practice to research or p2r) – there is a role for both BAC members and employers. Several free online resources make it easier to identify and prevent hazardous conditions (r2p) and to help those inventors in our ranks develop new safety and health solutions (p2r). New Smartphone Apps Raise Awareness
Growth in smartphone use has created another way to raise awareness of construction safety and health on construction sites. A recent study by NIOSH of noise apps, for example, found that real-time exposure data helps to raise workers’ awareness of their work environment and “allows them to make informed decisions about hazards”. The following are links to free apps designed to: • Measure noise levels – NIOSH recommends a noise level of no more than 85 dBA. If the noise level is higher, hearing protection is needed to prevent hearing loss. Several free apps allow you to measure the noise level at work/on the jobsite easily and instantly: to find them search “noise meter apps” at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. pjw.noisemeter. Also see the Hearing Protection tool box talk in IMI’s online Tool Kit for more on preventing hearing loss (http://imiweb.org/imi_toolkit/index.php). • Identify and prevent ladder hazards – Falls from ladders are too common on construction sites. This interactive ladder safety app developed by NIOSH will help “make it easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful tips for using exten-
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Within the research community and the masonry industry there are researchers, contractors, and workers who are always on the lookout for ways to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. Protecting these ideas as they take shape in the form of new tools, equipment and products is important. So how do you protect your ideas and ensure that once developed, the invention retains its safety and health features? A new publication, “Intellectual Property Patent & Licensing Guide for Construction Safety and Health Researchers and Inventors,” helps answer those questions and more. The Guide was developed by CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training to help safety and health researchers and inventors understand the key steps and questions to consider while conducting research and developing products and materials to advance safety and health in the construction industry. To obtain a free copy, go to www.cpwr.com and search on Intellectual Property Patent & Licensing” http://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/ CPWR_IP_Guide%20-%20Printed.pdf or contact the Journal at askbac@bacweb.org.
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LOCAL COMPASS
Local 5 Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas Local 5 OK/AR/TX President Raymond Palacios and Vice Chair Zak Chapman recently had the distinct honor of presenting Local 5 members Colvin Allen and Robert Osborne with their 75-year plaques, both of whom were pleased and proud to be recognized for their distinguished Union service.
In the photograph at left, Brother Colvin Allen, center, who joined former Local 20 TX in 1939, accepts his 75-year plaque from President Palacios, left, and Vice Chair Chapman at his home Brenham, TX. In the photograph at right, Brother Robert Osborne, center, who was initiated the same year as a member of former Local 7 TX, is presented with his plaque outside his home in Houston by President Palacios, left, and Vice Chair Chapman. Brother Osborne said he plans to display his 75-year plaque next to his Gold Card.
Local 1 Alberta
Fifty-year Local 1 AB member Clarence Schmidt proudly displays his service award.
From left, 25-year members Doug McKague and Rusty Gagnon, 40-year member John Dzik, 50-year member Percy Perrich, and 25-year member Tony Volpe. Not pictured are Local 1 AB 50-year member Alwin Albrecht and 25-year member James Cain. 24 | B R I C K L AY E R S AND AL L IE D CRAF T WORKE RS
Robert Landry receives his 25-year service award.
Local 19 Wisconsin On January 18th, Local 19 Wisconsin hosted a banquet in Eau Claire in recognition of members’ longtime BAC service.
From left, WI DC Director Jeff Leckwee with Local 19 WI 60-year members Donald Ash, William Bauer, and William Wolf, and WI DC Field Representative Tony Fox.
Fifty-year member David Miller of Local 19, center, receives his Gold Card from WI DC Director Jeff Leckwee, left, and Field Representative Tony Fox. From left, Director Jeff Leckwee, 40-year members Bruce Knutson, Donald Stevens, and Dave Hahn, and Field Representative Tony Fox.
Local 5 New Jersey
Local 5 NJ member Steve Jobmann, second from left, received his 25-year service award at the Local’s February meeting. From left, Director of the NJ ADC Richard Tolson, Brother Jobmann, Local 5 Recording Secretary Kevin Duncan, and Local 5 President Don Engelhardt.
From left, WI DC Director Jeff Leckwee, 25-year members Lowell Huber, Raymond Stumph, and Field Representative Tony Fox.
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LOCAL COMPASS
Local 1 Nova Scotia
Gold Card recipient Robert Jerrett, center, with his son, 25-year member Darrell Jerrett, left, and grandson Darrell Jerrett Jr., who recently became a Journeyman. Together, these 1 NS members represent three generations of Union bricklayers. F rom left, proud Nova Scotia BAC bricklayers: 40-year member Daniel Deleskie, Chris Deleskie, John Deleskie (father of Chris), and 40-year member Raymond Deleskie, who was also recognized for 25 dedicated years as a Local executive board member, with Local 1 President James Moore.
From left, 40-year members Karl Isenor and Ronald Martin, 25-year member Gerald Urquhart and Local 1 President James Moore.
From left, 25-year member Bernie MacNeil, 40-year member John Deleskie, 25-year member Paul Jabalee and Local 1 President James Moore.
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IN MEMORIAM
February Death Benefit Claims for February 2014 Total Amount Paid Total Union Labor Life Claims Total Death Benefits Total Number of Claims Average Age Average Years of Membership
$127,600.00 $3,000.00 $124,600.00 74 80.80 50.68
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Babbi, Lauro - 03, NY Bargeron, Marcus - 08, SE Beaver, James D. - 08, IL Beecher, James V. - 07, NY/NJ Bendrin, Horst - 04, WI Boeke, Ernest P. - 01, NY Boucher, Francis X. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Broussard, II, Virgil C. - 56, IL Bryant, William E. - 21, IL Byers, Dohrman W. - 10, OH Castellarin, Isidoro - 02, MI Catino, Vincent J. - 56, IL Clawson, William J. - 07, OH Corini, Dino J. - 09, PA Danks, John - 09, PA Darrow, Clyde C. - 06, IL DeAndrade, Quintino - 01, CT Debaere, Joseph P. - 01, MN/ND
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83 78 84 54 74 86 87 66 90 84 90 77 85 83 86 86 89 60
25 49 64 25 49 65 64 45 62 57 62 47 64 64 63 44 44 27
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Derksen, Frank J. - 01, MN/ND DeVore, Raymond R. - 46, OH DiRaffaele, Albert - 01, NY Ebertowski, Richard D. - 01, MN/ND Ernsdorf, Rudolph P. - 18, CA Errigo, Joseph - 01, MD/VA/DC Fiorot, Aldo - 05, PA Fontanin, Giuseppe - 04, IN/KY Friesen, Rodric I. - 02, BC Fujimoto, Walter T. - 01, HI Giordano, Albert - 05, NJ Haffner, Lamar L. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Hartl, Frank - 21, IL Hawthorne, Charles W. - 08, IL Henry, Eugene L. - 04, WI Hine, Vernon - 02, MI Irons, Jack J. - 22, OH Janke, Roger H. - 01, MN/ND Jenkins, Delmas L. - 02, MI Johnson, Hollis D. - 08, SE Judd, Max L. - 01, MN/ND Kaese, Daniel A. - 05, PA Keomaka, Edison R.K. - 01, HI Keough, Richard J. - 05, OK/AR/TX Krohn, Milan A. - 01, MN/ND Krystyniak, Frank - 04, CA Leonce, Hebert - 04, QC Lizzet, Charles J. - 02, MI Lynn, John J. - 05, PA Massanisso, Pietro - 21, IL Messina, Nicolo - 04, NJ Moss, Robert L. - 02, MI
CB B B B TL TW, CH, TL P TL, TW, MM B M, PC B B, CM B B B, M, P B B B B B B B CB B CB B, M B B B FN B B
89 78 94 83 87 90 84 84 62 80 84 84 82 81 90 84 90 81 86 82 89 71 82 91 89 92 86 87 85 86 85 84
57 59 75 66 41 54 60 51 43 51 52 48 61 53 58 63 67 47 57 63 66 44 3 63 49 74 62 64 49 14 53 59
Remembering Jack Doyle, First IU Organizing Director
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ohn Martin “Jack” Doyle, a thirdgeneration bricklayer, former President of Local 1 Pennsylvania and the International Union’s first Director of Organizing, died May 6, 2013 in Drexel Hill, PA. He was 85. Born in South Philadelphia’s rough and tumble Devils Pocket neighborhood, Jack Doyle was a gifted athlete, excelling at football and basketball as well as in the boxing ring, where he won the Golden Gloves as a welterweight. After serving in the Navy, Brother Doyle followed his father into the trade in 1947. According to Jack’s brother, Frank, a 67-year member of Local 1 PA/ DE, the Doyles “have been members of the Bricklayers Union since the 1800s.” A credit to that lineage, Jack turned out as a journeyman eight months ahead of schedule. Even more extraordinary was
Jack’s election, at the age of 26, as President of Philadelphia Bricklayers Union Local 1, an office he held from 1955 until 1970. Shortly afterward he was appointed to the International’s Field Staff as Special Deputy for the Mid-Atlantic States, and in 1974, was tapped to create the IU’s Organizing Department and serve as its first Director. “Jack’s leadership of Local 1 at such a young age broke the mold in terms of how union leaders were perceived back then. But it wasn’t just his age,” said BAC President James Boland. “He was a doer, a motivator, and he was union through and through. Jack brought those same talents to the International, where to this day, our organizing programs continue to bear his indelible imprint,” Boland added. Brother Doyle is survived by his daughter Eileen, two brothers, a sister, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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IN MEMORIAM
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Murray, Peter C. - 02, MI Orrick, Don E. - 15, MO/KS/NE Pacheco, Viriato - 07, CN Peruzzato, Sr., Albert - 21, IL Pierzcharla, Chester P. - 05, PA Pittman, Daryl D. - 06, WI Pouliot, Joseph L. - 04, NJ Raymor, Sr., Donald M. - 02, MI Reeves, Ronald M. - 01, MO Richman, Weldon F. - 04, IN/KY Schermerhorn, Thomas E. - 02, NY/VT Smith, Stephen D. - 08, WI Springman, Carl E. - 04, IN/KY Sugrue, John M. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Tardiff, John R. - 01, WA Thomas, Sr., Oliver - 01, NY Treefelner, Robert R. - 09, PA Triplett, Jack A. - 04, IN/KY Trippel, Paul E. - 04, IN/KY Webb, Lloyd E. - 02, MI Wiley, Harold E. - 09, WV Williams, Richard L. - 05, PA Zannoni, Jr., Henri E. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Zon, Charles J. - 74, IL
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82 72 86 89 86 55 89 78 70 72 84 60 84 78 89 82 61 70 77 86 85 52 58 90
48 38 46 65 60 17 68 57 54 50 46 15 61 41 60 59 18 24 59 57 53 14 32 62
March Death Benefit Claims for March 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
Adelson, Frederick - 07, NY/NJ Albasi, John - 04, NJ Altieri, Gabriel V. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Baccala, George H. - 01, MD/VA/DC Backes, Eugene L. - 01, MN/ND Badolato, Joseph A. - 01, MD/VA/DC Balsama, Benjamin - 05, NJ Barrett, John C. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Barwich, Karl - 07, NY/NJ Bechtol, Walter J. - 05, OK/AR/TX Beck, Marvin D. - 55, OH Bell, Lester B. - 05, OH Bercher, Damon D. - 05, OK/AR/TX Bradley, III, William J. - 01, NY Breckler, Kenneth J. - 55, OH Brown, Robert W. - 08, SE Burger, William E. - 02, MI Carty, Gerard W. - 01, NY Clendening, Harry E. - 01, PA/DE DeLuca, Mario - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Desrochers, Sr., Louis R. - 04, IN/KY Dixon, James R. - 08, OH Donahoe, William M. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Dreiling, Edmund - 13, NV Duran, Jesus - 04, CA
FN CM CM, M, MM, B B B, M M, MM, CS B CM, PC TL B B B B, M B B, M B B B B B, M M, B B B, CM, M B, M B
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$177,075.00 $1,000.00 $176,075.00 99 82.03 53.63 YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
76 81 76 85 81 82 90 79 89 88 78 85 81 76 86 92 81 60 97 90 86 91 83 68 82
25 50 49 66 56 43 53 44 50 66 40 48 63 25 61 53 57 15 66 66 58 61 60 8 59
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
Edwardson, Robert - 05, NJ Eichorn, Clyde E. - 09, PA Elko, Peter - 09, PA Falco, Vincent - 01, PA/DE Ferrarese, Mario - 02, NY/VT Freeman, Dancel D. - 05, OK/AR/TX Garcia, Edward - 08, SE Gardner, John - 01, NY Gersch, Gotthard - 08, WI Gilbert, William H. - 05, OH Gillard, Virdel J. - 08, SE Glover, Walter E. - 05, NY Grebloski, Robert P. - 01, CT Grimm, Klaus F. - 02, AB Gualtieri, Joseph - 05, OH Habeck, Horst H. - 01, MB Hahn, Edward R. - 06, WI Hawkins, Vincent H. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Heald, Sr., Walter R. - 05, TN Hearn, Leslie G. - 05, OK/AR/TX Hetzel, Eugene J. - 05, WI Ientile, Salvatore - 02, ON Jensch, Donald - 05, OH Johnson, William N. - 15, MO/KS/NE Karr, Robert - 05, OH Kilbane, Patrick J. - 05, OH Kirstein, William C. - 05, OH Krueger, Albert R. - 21, IL Kulich, Frank M. - 21, IL Lacroix, Guy - 04, QC Lane, Jr., Willard E. - 05, OK/AR/TX Larimore, Michael C. - 02, WA/ID/MT LeBlanc, Francis B. - 08, SE Lissick, Leo - 01, MN/ND Loeffelmann, Roland - 02, BC Lukanc, Fred F. - 74, IL Mamula, Samuel - 04, IN/KY Mangan, Peter - 02, NY/VT Marchese, Eugene - 09, PA Marzinotto, Camillo - 01, CT Metcalfe, George A. - 05, NJ Mohrfeld, Charles A. - 05, NJ Monzon, Gilberto - 05, OK/AR/TX Moore, James S. - 18, OH/KY Mueller, John - 05, OH Novak, Steve F. - 04, WI Peterson, Charles W. - 01, MN/ND Phillips, Robert H. - 05, OK/AR/TX Pierce, Donald E. - 04, IN/KY Priebe, Sr., Paul P. - 03, NY Rauchut, John F. - 01, PA/DE Reato, Mario - 21, IL Richard, Danver L. - 13, WI Rodgers, Herbert F. - 04, NJ Rodrigues, Andre - 07, CN Salazar, Francisco X. - 18, CA Schaubroeck, Charles A. - 04, CA Schepp, Lorrin E. - 13, WI Sheiler, Jerry L. - 03, CA Sorensen, Edward - 21, IL Spencer, Richard J. - 05, PA Stametz, Larry - 05, PA Stay, Sr., Robert - 02, NY/VT Stevens, Horace - 74, IL Strong, Jr., Leonard - 05, PA Stryhas, Don A. - 02, NY/VT Sylvia, Donald J. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Thorman, Jack - 06, IL
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90 96 88 51 73 88 90 88 78 81 84 79 76 82 92 78 72 93 81 83 78 86 82 87 79 84 94 86 86 83 85 64 93 91 87 84 95 101 64 89 94 88 83 90 84 84 97 79 92 84 82 85 57 91 81 80 91 74 74 78 84 75 82 80 69 77 86 77
47 59 62 18 54 59 54 35 50 61 66 57 58 55 61 54 48 67 63 65 52 53 65 59 57 65 74 60 62 53 67 10 56 66 49 60 65 66 34 56 73 70 58 69 60 55 64 62 66 63 61 63 10 66 49 43 65 42 55 54 64 58 56 57 43 54 51 49
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
Vail, James R. - 01, MN/ND VanBenschoten, Ronald L. - 02, NY/VT Verfuth, John S. - 08, WI Walker, Melvin T. - 09, WV Wiener, Michael J. - 18, CA Worley, Jr., Arthur - 06, OH
TL PC B, M B TL B
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
51 63 81 78 57 89
18 24 57 61 38 67
April Death Benefit Claims for April 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
Alvaro, Anthony P. - 02, MI Amsdell, Philip J. - 09, PA Antosh, George E. - 02, MI Asan, Kurt - 04, NJ Balducci, Francesco - 05, PA Beaulieu, Conrad O. - 01, MN/ND Bellows, Clayton R. - 03, NY Bergly, Alf J. - 01, OR Betenz, August G. - 08, WI Biolchini, Robert - 02, MI Bobb, Thomas E. - 04, CA Bott, Clayton L. - 07, CO Bowman, William H. - 04, IN/KY Braml, Clarence J. - 19, WI Breu, Robert - 21, IL Brown, Louis R. - 01, OR Buckner, Charles E. - 22, OH Burt, Richard J. - 04, CA Butts, Paul B. - 05, OK/AR/TX Carrubba, Guy V. - 04, NJ Cause, Joseph J. - 18, CA Cruthfield, Thomas G. - 08, SE Davenport, Donald D. - 07, OH Davis, Samuel L. - 01, WI DeBiasio, Severino - 02, ON DiRenzo, Anthony A. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Doyle, John M. - 01, PA/DE D'Valentine, Louis J. - 2, MI Dzbanek, Ben - 05, WI Eckes, Raymond J. - 07, NY/NJ Emery, Leroy E. - 01, MN/ND Fante, Antonio - 05, NY Flejter, John R. - 08, WI Filbert, Daniel W. - 04, CA Foley, Charles - 01, NY Fulco, Carl C. - 01, MD/VA/DC Gallant, Freddy - 08, NB Gerring, Clarence L. - 02, WA/ID/MT Gottardo, Ernesto - 01, ON Grestini, Hervey D. - 02, NY/VT Griepentrog, Sr., Dennis W. - 13, WI Hamann, Reynold R. - 01, MN/ND Hampton, Charles W. - 01, MD/VA/DC
TL B B CM, B PC, B, CB, CM B B, CH, CM B M, P B B, M MM, M B B, M B B TL B B, M B, CM TL B B TL B B, CM, M B TL, TW FN FN FN M, CB B PC, CM M B B, CM B B B, CM, M, P B, M PC, B, CB, CM B
$194,550.00 $3,000.00 $191,550.00 111 82.26 52.17 YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
89 85 74 90 87 77 86 94 93 73 73 61 98 95 87 81 78 85 90 82 88 82 84 83 78 73 86 88 88 90 88 76 58 78 55 76 72 101 90 87 81 77 90
51 57 48 52 61 51 63 57 64 53 42 40 45 74 61 59 31 58 67 46 55 64 47 49 51 33 67 64 14 26 23 37 21 54 28 57 33 67 60 57 29 47 67
MEMBER - LOCAL UNION
BRANCH OF TRADE
Hardiman, Ralph W. - 09, WV Heil, Erwin, G. - 08, WI Helmin, Aloysius E. - 01, MN/ND Hennig, Franzcarl A. - 03, OH Heumann, Sr., Paul H. - 01, MO Hill, Clarence L. - 15, MO/KS/NE Hofmeister, William C. - 01, MN/ND Houx, Robert M. - 02, WA/ID/MT Hunyady, Andrew L. - 55, OH Huszar, Elmer J. - 07, OH James, Casper L. - 05, OK/AR/TX Jensen, Carl S. - 02, NY Johnson, Arnold H. - 06, IL Judt, Jacob - 01, NY Jung, John - 08, WI Kelemen, Louis - 20, ON Kenny, Emmett J. - 02, NY Klimkowicz, Alexander R. - 05, OH Kraus, Harold H. - 01, MN/ND Lach, Eric J. - 04, IN/KY Lance, Edmund V. - 15, MO/KS/NE Landeros, Lorenzo - 04, CA Latu, Viliami L. - 01, HI Laughland, Thomas A. - 21, IL Lindmeier, Lorenzo G. - 01, MN/ND Lucas, Louis - 01, MN/ND Lund, Robert L. - 13, WI Maag, Michael J. - 03, OH Mandarino, Sam T. - 02, MI Mariani, John F. - 01, NY Martin, William H. - 08, SE Massaro, Eugene J. - 09, PA McCown, James H. - 03, AZ/NM McLaughlan, Joseph - 04, CA Moore, Thomas K. - 06, IL Morris, Lawrence - 02, MI Murphy, Thomas E. - 05, WI Nardin, John - 18, CA Neish, Milo - 09, PA Newman, Leslie - 07, CN Nowak, Leonard F. - 03, NY Olson, Alden W. - 01, MN/ND Olson, Philip J. - 03, IA Page, Ernest W. - 01, ON Paoletti, Prosper - 05, PA Perkins, Loren E. - 21, IL Petersen, Ralph A. - 04, WI Peterson, Robert W. - 03, CA Polk, Lee R. - 02, MI Prigge, Robert C. - 18, OH/KY Roberts, Bobby L. - 07, CO Rodgers, Jr., Joseph L. - 08, SE Rushlow, Milton R. - 02, MI Russo, Mario - 01, NY Schmidt, Roger J. - 03, NY Shewmaker, Wilbur F. - 13, NV Smith, John R. - 01, ON Smyers, Wilford M. - 09, PA South, Billy J. - 15, MO/KS/NE Stramat, Frank J. - 09, PA Sullivan, Gerald W. - 18, CA Terranova, Richard - 01, NY Thompson, Flozel - 56, IL Vandevelde, Walter J. - 02, MI Vanskike, Joseph C. - 21, IL Weber, Edward J. - 01, MN/ND Weis, Paul C. - 18, MO
B, M B CM TL, MM B B B B, M B B TL B, M, P B B B B B, CM, P B M, B B B B M B B, M CB B, M B B B B M B B, M B CH, TL TL TL, MM B B B, CM, P B B B B, M, P B, M B B B B B B B B TL B B B B B TL B B B B, M B, M MM, M
YEARS OF AGE
MEMBERSHIP
93 96 84 90 84 85 80 93 100 86 85 83 84 86 85 87 89 84 87 35 84 64 51 93 94 85 40 68 83 84 87 82 93 83 91 81 81 98 88 88 88 81 75 89 86 86 89 83 92 82 73 81 84 87 81 88 88 77 86 86 78 77 75 79 81 89 58
65 67 13 62 66 40 62 60 53 66 63 54 65 64 59 47 56 60 62 15 57 24 22 56 76 58 12 27 59 64 52 58 66 47 62 39 36 67 70 51 65 59 51 62 62 51 64 61 68 64 47 50 50 65 57 61 66 45 67 60 48 61 44 61 54 63 35
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