BAC Journal (Issue 3, 2022)

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IUBAC | INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | ISSUE 3 | 2022

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BAC RESTORES, REPAIRS, AND REPLACES

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CONTENTS

The Official Journal of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (ISSN 0362-3696) | ISSUE 3 | 2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD Timothy Driscoll President Robert Arnold Secretary-Treasurer Jeremiah Sullivan, Jr. Executive Vice President REGIONAL DIRECTORS NORTHEAST Al Catalano IU Northeast Regional Director, Albany, NY Email: acatalano@bacweb.org Office: 518-439-6080 SOUTH Ed Navarro IU South Regional Director, Lawton, OK Email: enavarro@bacweb.org Office: 580-357-3048

PAGE 21 US Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and US Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) showed their full support for registered apprenticeship and training programs during their visit to the BAC/IMI National Training Center in Bowie, Maryland on August 4. From left, BAC SecretaryTreasurer Bob Arnold, Congressman Hoyer, Eric Woodlon, Secretary Walsh, Dana Relue, BAC President Tim Driscoll, Peter Thuronyi, Steve Cortez, Brandon Osbourne, and BAC Executive Vice President Jerry Sullivan Jr. 1

President’s Message

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Canada

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Mensaje Del Presidente

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Sporting Life

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Members at Work

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International Funds

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News in Brief

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MAP

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IMI/IMTEF

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Local Compass

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Legislative and Political

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In Memoriam

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Safety and Health

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NORTH CENTRAL Keith Hocevar IU North Central Regional Director, Cleveland, OH Email: khocevar@bacweb.org Office: 440-534-1108 WEST Raymond Keen IU West Regional Director, Las Vegas, NV Email: rkeen@bacweb.org Office: 702-254-1988 CANADA Craig Strudwick IU Canada Regional Director, Ottawa, ON Email: cstrudwick@bacweb.org Office: 613-830-0333

Editorial Staff: Emily Smith, Yin Yin The BAC 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.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Success is Where Opportunity Meets Preparation

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AC delegates will gather in Boston, Massachusetts for the 2022 Special Convention this fall to chart our union’s course for the next several years. The central charge to the delegates assembled from across the US and Canada will be to establish the International Union’s priorities for growing our union to better advance the interests of BAC members on the job and in their communities. We will meet to review and revise our union’s programs to ensure that BAC is prepared to meet the emerging challenges and opportunities that face us in the workplace, and in society.

BAC’s apprenticeship and training programs are essential elements to ensuring that our members are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving construction industry. We will recognize and celebrate these programs during the 2022 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest hosted in conjunction with our Convention in Boston. The contest will feature apprentices from across both our countries who have emerged from local and regional contests to compete for the title of best in the business within their respective crafts (see pages 16–18). The preparation

and passion for their craft demonstrated by these apprentices is testimony to the enduring value that BAC training represents.

The AFL-CIO held its quadrennial convention this past June in Philadelphia, where BAC delegates convened with other labor leaders (see pages 9–10). AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary Treasurer Fred Redmond, elected by acclamation, delivered a call to action for all affiliates “to meet this moment with new innovations and ideas that show unions are modern, relevant and the place to go as workplaces evolve and change.” Shuler announced the goal of adding one million new workers to the AFL-CIO’s roll – a charge that all affiliated unions, including BAC, now need to answer (see more about J. Ginger organizing campaign on page 12).

This summer, in the face of record heat waves across the US and Canada, BAC sought to address the serious threat that heat-related injuries pose by producing a webinar for members focusing on heat-illness prevention. The International Union continues its efforts to push lawmakers to address the dangers that construction workers face from extreme heat exposure by

adopting stronger safety standards (see pages 24–25). BAC is equally focused on protecting the pensions that our members worked a lifetime to achieve. After years of empty promises, we finally secured protection for retirement benefits when the Biden Administration signed the American Rescue Plan into law (see page 22).

And in British Columbia (BC), workers secured a victory for the right to form a union when 55% or more of a contractor’s workforce signs a union membership card (see page 26). BC’s card check law, signed into law by the NDP government, prevents employers from interfering with workers’ free choice to join a union.

When we head to the polls let’s remember those elected officials that stood with workers when it counted!

Stay healthy and stay safe, Brothers and Sisters!

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MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE

El éxito está donde la oportunidad se encuentra con la preparación

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os delegados de BAC se reunirán este otoño en Boston, Massachusetts, para la Convención Especial de 2022 con el propósito de trazar el curso de nuestro sindicato en los próximos años. El compromiso central para los delegados reunidos de todo Estados Unidos y Canadá será establecer las prioridades del Sindicato Internacional para el crecimiento de nuestro sindicato, y de esta forma promover los mejores intereses de los miembros de BAC en el trabajo y en sus comunidades. Nos reuniremos para examinar y revisar los programas de nuestro sindicato para garantizar que BAC esté preparado para enfrentar los desafíos y oportunidades emergentes que afrontamos en el lugar de trabajo y en la sociedad.

Los programas de aprendizaje y capacitación de BAC son elementos esenciales para garantizar que nuestros miembros estén preparados para enfrentar los desafíos de una industria de la construcción en evolución. Reconoceremos y celebraremos estos programas durante el Concurso Internacional de Aprendices BAC/IMI 2022 organizado junto con nuestra convención en Boston. El concurso contará con aprendices de ambos países que han surgido de concursos locales y regionales para competir por el título de mejor en el negocio dentro de sus respectivos oficios (consulte las páginas 16-18). La preparación y pasión por su oficio demostrada por estos aprendices es testimonio del valor perdurable que representa la capacitación BAC. Reconociendo la necesidad de ofrecer programas innovadores para abordar los retos que enfrenta la próxima generación de artesanos, BAC, a través de IMTEF e IMI, ofrece beneficios ampliados para el cuidado de la maternidad y el cuidado de los niños (consulte la página 20). Estos programas son un esfuerzo para ayudar a los miembros de BAC que afrontan los muchos desafíos que presenta la crianza de una familia durante estos tiempos.

La AFL-CIO celebró su convención cuatrienal en junio pasado en Filadelfia, donde los delegados de BAC se reunieron con otros líderes sindicales (consulte las páginas 9-10). La presidenta de AFL-CIO, Liz Shuler, y el secretario

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tesorero, Fred Redmond, elegidos por aclamación, hicieron un llamado a la acción para todos los afiliados “para enfrentar este momento con nuevas innovaciones e ideas que demuestren que los sindicatos son modernos, relevantes y el sitio al que acudir a medida que los lugares de trabajo evolucionan y cambian”. Shuler anunció el objetivo de agregar un millón de nuevos trabajadores a la lista de AFL-CIO, un compromiso al que todos los sindicatos afiliados, incluido BAC, ahora deben responder (consulte más acerca de la campaña de organización de J. Ginger en la página 12).

Este verano, frente a las olas de calor récord en los EE. UU. y Canadá, BAC buscó abordar la grave amenaza que representan las lesiones relacionadas con el calor mediante la producción de un seminario web para miembros centrado en la prevención de las enfermedades causadas por el calor.

El Sindicato Internacional continúa sus esfuerzos para presionar a los legisladores para que aborden los peligro que enfrentan los trabajadores de la construcción debido a la exposición al calor extremo, mediante la adopción de normas de seguridad más estrictas (consulte las páginas 24 y 25).

BAC también se enfoca en proteger las pensiones por las que nuestros miembros trabajaron durante toda su vida.

Después de años de promesas vacías, finalmente aseguramos la protección de los beneficios de jubilación cuando la administración de Biden convirtió en ley el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (consulte la página 22).

Y en Columbia Británica (BC), los trabajadores aseguraron una victoria por el derecho a formar un sindicato cuando el 55 % o más de la fuerza laboral de un contratista firma una tarjeta de afiliación sindical (consulte la página 26). La ley de verificación de tarjetas de BC, promulgada por el gobierno del NDP, impide que los empleadores interfieran con la libre elección de los trabajadores para afiliarse a un sindicato.

Cuando nos dirijamos a las urnas, ¡recordemos a los funcionarios electos que apoyaron a los trabajadores cuando contaba! ¡Manténganse saludables y seguros, hermanos y hermanas!

MEMBERS AT WORK

Restoring Past Glory BAC members play critical role in ongoing revitalization— and safety measures—of Oregon’s State Capitol building

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reanna Rubio had never been to the Oregon State Capitol before she joined Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) team to work on the project. Like the 30 other BAC members who logged 10,000-work hours over a four-year period on the historic structure, the PCC apprentice from BAC Local 1 Oregon/Washington/Idaho/Montana was excited to be part of such an historic effort.

And why not? Steeped in a storied—if not complicated—history, the Oregon State Capitol is not only one of the state’s most endearing landmarks, but one of its most interesting as well. All told, the government seat has moved from Oregon City to Salem David Graham, left, and Jesse Kibodeaux, both of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT, extracting and replacing the main steps into the Capitol building.

BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT PCC apprentice Breanna Rubio.

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MEMBERS AT WORK to Corvallis—then back to Salem.

The first capitol, built in 1854, was destroyed in a mysterious fire 11 days after its dedication ceremony. The second burned to the ground in 1935 and was rebuilt in 1938 with help of the federal government at the height of the Great Depression.

Sitting on the National Register of Historic Places, the Oregon State Capitol had pulled in more than 200,000 visitors annually before the pandemic. Today, clad in brilliant white Vermont marble and hallmarked by a gilded bronze statue of the Oregon Pioneer, the building is a statement to Modernist Art Deco design.

“It’s pretty cool to be a part of a big historical project and see how it was constructed back in the ’30s,” Rubio said. “It’s funny that my first time visiting the capitol was when I got to be involved in taking it apart.”

REPAIRING AND IMPROVING

Restoration in progress.

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The sweeping revitalization that marks some of the work done by BAC members on the building’s grounds is more than just aesthetics. In 2013, a report from the Capitol Master Plan Review Committee uncovered “serious seismic problems” in the building—issues the report said would put lives at risk in the event of a major earthquake.

Several years after the report, the Legislative Assembly began

to address the situation with the approval of Phase I of the Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project. Two more phases were also approved in 2020 and 2022 respectively, with total funding of $445.8 million. Phase II, which will be completed in December 2022, is addressing improvements to the seismic structure of the 1977 portions of the Capitol building, accessibility at the building’s south entrance, mechanical and electrical elements, life-safety issues, and restoration of historic elements.

Phase III, a $375 million project, is set to address at-risk MEP systems, security and life safety issues, and ADA improvements.

REMOVE. RECORD. REPEAT. One of the most important parts of the entire project was the salvage of more than 750 pieces of travertine, marble wainscoting and granite base stones at the ground floor level of the 1937 building.

BAC was instrumental in removing and preserving this material from both inside the building and the facade.

Each piece had to be documented before it was moved to an off-site storage facility. BAC members, some of whom participated in IMI Historic Restoration Training before working on the job, helped provide a running photo log of the locations for each salvaged

stone, be used in the future during the stone’s replacement in its original location.

“The general contractor [Hoffman Construction Company] had reached out to us for this project because of the other scopes, such as removing and salvaging corner stones, that we had done previously,” says Sara Stone, Project Manager for Tigard, Oregon’s Pioneer Waterproofing Company and member of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ ID/MT. Stone says the project team not only had to document the plans for the project themselves, but also were in charge of labeling photos in a running log for each stone. “We had to show where each piece originated so that it could be reinstalled in the same spot,” Stone said. “This was challenging because it is hard to document the orientation of the stone and its location for reinstallation. For every piece, we had to be exact.”

The BAC team also was in charge of storing the stone in the off-site facility for two years, working diligently to ensure that each piece was protected from damage while being stored.

PART OF HISTORY In a building steeped in such history and drama, one of the biggest challenges BAC members faced was how to safely remove stone that had been set for 85

years without breaking it. Josh Graham, foreman for Pioneer Waterproofing and member of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT, explained that while 95% of all the stones were able to be salvaged in one piece, some pieces came out cracked or broken, especially depending on the location of the stone. Over time, some of them had been cracked in place and to be removed by the BAC team, and then patched up so they were whole again. “This process was challenging, but with our skilled crews, we were able to get it done,” Graham said. “It was the challenge we faced from the onset: How to get the stone out without breaking it based on how it was anchored/ set originally.”

“What I like about working on these types of projects is seeing the craftsmanship back when it was built without the tools we have now, and how structurally sound the stone still is to this day,” Graham continued.

Danny Vickers, a journeyman on the project and BAC Local 1 OR/ WA/ID/MT member, agreed. “You can see the battles the old-timers went though just by looking at the substrate,” he said. “You can see the good quality that they produced.”

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MEMBERS AT WORK “Historic work is in no short supply here in Oregon,” Stone says.

“We always take each case, the time period in which it was built, what materials were available back then and what current substitutes are available — all while protecting the integrity of the building’s history.”

David Graham, left, and Jacob Paredes, both of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT, pulling up marble flooring.

temporary HVAC systems. “We removed a total of 20 panels, with each panel weighing approximately 5,000 pounds,” Graham said.

Next, scaffolds were erected to access the walls so that the joints on the sides of the panels could be cut to free the stones. A 210-ton crane was used to hoist the stones over the building down to the ground where pallets built specifically for the stone were waiting.

The panels then were transferred to the off-site storage facility.

The next phase for the replacement of salvaged stones goes out to bid later this year.

BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT member Daniel Vickers patching a piece of stone off the building.

Henry Davidson, a 28-year member of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ ID/MT and 26-year employee of Pioneer Waterproofing, said, “I have worked on the Capitol building multiple times during my career, but no project to date compares to the size and challenges that the current one is providing.

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This gives our younger members the opportunity to learn restoration and new construction on one project and gain experience that would normally take many years.

This is my biggest project and will also be my last. I am grateful to be a part of it.”

In a project of such magnitude, Mike Crawford, owner of Pioneer Waterproofing, says the BAC members on his team were just what the job called for—not only for his company, but for the preservation of the historic landmark. “This building is a large part of the history of our state, and we are proud to preserve it,” he said.

“We’ve done 50 years of work on the State Capitol and consider it one of our most highly esteemed accomplishments,” Crawford continued.

“We are proud and honored to be part of preserving such an important piece of history and look forward to helping it continue to stand strong for generations to come.”

“For a job that has run through all four seasons, our BAC members have shown the type of true grit and determination it takes to overcome obstacles that a project like this might have,” said Matthew Eleazer, President of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT. “It is not easy to do the type of work it takes to preserve the building—cataloging each stone into its original place—to help restore one of the state’s most iconic landmarks.” //

LOCAL 3 CALIFORNIA

BAC Members Construct New California Natural Resources Building Building Embraces Sustainable Design

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o address the growing issue of climate change, sustainable building design is the future of construction and becoming increasingly common in both private and public project development.

Since BAC members are the best hands in the business — trained in the most up-to-date innovations on materials and installation techniques — it is clear our contractors should be the primary bidders for this work and our members the workers on the projects.

Awarded by the Sacramento Business Journal as “Best Real Estate Projects Award-Green Community Impact,” the new California Natural Resources building is one of many projects that BAC members are at the forefront of installing green, sustainable materials.

Designed to meet LEED-Platinum and net-zero energy standards, the project plan includes radiant floor heating, reclaimed water systems, mechanical chilled sails, and building materials such as rammed earth, reclaimed wood, and local/renewable materials.

BAC signatory contractor Townsend and Schmidt Masonry

took up the challenge to lead in the installation of these new products, including rammed earth — a green material manufactured by upcycling dirt, sands, waste products and by-products of mining and rock-crushing into panels with a steel framework for mounting.

According to Rammed Earth Blog, the manufacturing process of rammed earth panels uses 60% less concrete than traditional concrete panels, making them

thin enough to put on a truck, be carried into a building, and hang on a wall.

In total, members of BAC Local 3 California installed 440 rammed earth panels with a standard size of 5’x 12’ and 3” thick, weighing in at 2,200 lbs.

“These products are the future of construction here in California and across the nation,” said BAC Local 3 California President Troy Garland. “It is crucial that BAC

BAC Local 3 CA bricklayer apprentice Karlan Ricks-Chambers.

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MEMBERS AT WORK members are installing these green materials, and our signatory contractors are bidding these projects.”

Being the first large commercial installation for rammed earth panels, the Natural Resources Agency headquarters was not without its hurdles. “Installing the large panels under soffits was especially challenging,” said Pat Coyne, Superintendent for Townsend Schmidt Masonry. “With our team’s strong focus on safety, no supply chain issues, and the best hoisting equipment available, we

were able to deliver a showroom quality installation, which met the project schedule.”

“I really enjoyed the onsite engineering required for a large project like this,” said project foreman Alex Motua, a BAC Local 3 California member. “The large number of massive panels needed to be arranged in the yard, so they could be pulled in the correct order and installed aligning the grain with the adjacent panels to create the continuous flow designed by the manufacturer and designer. There

were four buildings in all clad with the rammed earth panels aligned to create a continuous grain among them, and all buildings panels matched in elevation.”

Once completed, this 21-story, 838,000-square-foot office tower will serve as the new workplace for 3,500 state employees in Sacramento, the capital of California.

It will also be a new destination for the public with 10,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, a multi-vendor food court, and a lush green pedestrian plaza. //

Exterior of the Natural Resources Agency Headquarters.

BAC Local 3 CA bricklayers Adam Higgins, left, and Tim Ostapenko.

BAC LOCAL 3 CA MEMBERS WORKING ON THE PROJECT:

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• Alex Morua: Foreman

• Robert Bishop: Installer

• Adam Higgins: Installer

• Karlan Ricks-Chambers: Apprentice

• David Trask: Installer

• Tim Ostapenko: Installer

NEWS IN BRIEF

BAC Joins Other Unions to Build the Movement to Meet the Moment at the AFL-CIO Convention BAC DELEGATION TAKES PART

President Joe Biden addresses the delegation

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abor leaders from across the country met in Philadelphia June 12–15 for the AFL-CIO 29th Constitutional Convention. The BAC delegation included the International Executive Board — President Tim Driscoll, Secretary-Treasurer Bob Arnold, and Executive Vice President Jerry Sullivan — and a number of BAC local leaders.

Attendees were honored to hear from President Joe Biden, whose inspiring and encouraging speech focused on the rise of labor and the importance of investing in our country’s infrastructure. “The infrastructure law is about more than rebuilding.

It’s about rebuilding the middle

class. That’s why we made sure that infrastructure law included significant labor protections,” President Biden said. “For example, I insisted that the overwhelming majority of the funds included in the law are subject to Davis Bacon requirements.”

US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh highlighted the importance of organizing workers during his address to the delegation. “My message to everyone in this room is, in the labor movement across the country, to recognize the opportunity this moment presents,” he said. “Everyone in this room needs to make the most of this opportunity to work together and get out there to organize.”

On June 13, President Tim Driscoll co-introduced the resolution Winning Guaranteed Health Care for All. “Unions have a proud history of negotiating with employers to win good, comprehensive health care coverage for our members. We established the core principle that a good job must come with health care benefits,” he said. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

On June 15, BAC Local 8 Southeast Glenn Kelly introduced and moderated a panel for the AFLCIO Young Workers Advisory Council. “There are young people in every community who don’t have the benefit of a union job but want one. And they are organizing every

BAC President Tim Driscoll introducing the resolution Winning Guaranteed Health Care for All at the AFL-CIO Convention.

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NEWS IN BRIEF BAC delegates, alternates, and support staff with newly elected AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond.

Liliana Calderon, the IU’s Health and Safety Manager, spoke on a Women in the Trades panel on the first day of the AFL-CIO Convention.

which way — online, at work, and in their communities,” Kelly said. “We have the opportunity, and responsibility, to amplify our investments and reach young people everywhere they are.”

International Union Health and Safety Manager Liliana Calderon was a participant on a Women in the Trades panel on Sunday, June 12. “I have had people who have supported me… I have had mentors at the training center and officers at the local and International… That support pushed me forward,” she said. “I was able to learn my trade, respect my trade and love my trade.”

D. Redmond to continue serving as AFL-CIO President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively.

“BAC is proud to congratulate Liz and Fred,” said President Driscoll. “Looking at President Shuler’s career, especially since taking office in August 2021, her

AFL-CIO PRESIDENT LIZ SHULER AND SECRETARY-TREASURER FRED REDMOND ELECTED On Sunday, June 12, the delegates voted unanimously for Elizabeth ‘Liz’ H. Shuler and Fredrick ‘Fred’

Elected AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond.

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DISPLAYED THE FUTURE OF MASONRY BAC had a booth in a key location near the convention hall.

At the booth, visitors were able to see a demonstration of the MULE, take pictures with different trowels, and talk to BAC organizers and members about who we are and what the future of masonry looks like.

Brianna Coffer, member of BAC Local 1 PA/DE, demonstrating the MULE to convention attendees.

dedication to working families is clear. She is putting the wheels in motion so we can capitalize on the growing support of unions, especially with younger workers.”

“Brother Redmond is a strong champion for the rights of working men and women — committed to building our movement,” President Driscoll continued. “These labor leaders know how to motivate and unify workers from many different backgrounds. We will continue to organize and rise with them.” //

IU Regional Meetings: A Forum for Local and IU Leaders to Discuss Plans

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his summer, the International Executive Board met separately with principal officers and staff from the five BAC regions at the annual Regional Meetings to report on the status of the union and to get feedback from the local/ADCs. The Executive Board updated Local and ADC officers and their selected staff about multiple topics including organizing, safety, and the union’s financials.

Participants were also briefed about political races and legislation, learned about new digital organizing and communication tools, and heard from the heads of IMI/IMTEF, IPF, and IHF. “It was a pleasure to conduct this important business of the union in person again after three long years,” said President Driscoll. “Thank you to the principal officers in all the hosting cities for their hospitality.” //

BAC Local 3 New York Dedicates its Buffalo Training Center in Honor of Brother Donald Zimmer

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n May 19, BAC Local 3 NY and its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee dedicated the local’s Buffalo training center as the Donald “Donnie” Zimmer Buffalo Chapter Training Center, in honor of the late Donald R. Zimmer. Brother Zimmer, a 64-year Gold Card member who passed away in October 2021, was a highly-regarded instructor and craftworker.

After graduating from McKinley Vocational High School in 1957, Brother Zimmer joined then-Local 45 NY at the age of 17 as an apprentice bricklayer. His talents

From left: BAC Local 3 NY Southern Tier Chapter Apprentice Coordinator Karl Colburn, Local 3 Organizer Robert Sotir, Local 3 Secretary-Treasurer Jason ReQua, Buffalo Chapter Apprentice Coordinator Todd Flynn, Local 3 President Rick Williamson, CEO and President of IMI/IMTEF Caryn Halifax, BAC President Tim Driscoll, Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano, Rochester Chapter Apprentice Coordinator Rob Miller, Local 3 Vice President Frank Pietrowski, IMTEF National Director of Apprenticeship and Training Tony DiPerna, BAC Director of Collective Bargaining Mike Di Virgilio, IMI/IMTEF Iroquois Job Corp Instructor Robert Kelichner.

and professionalism were quickly recognized; in short time, he was working as a foreman while still an apprentice. In 1959, he participated

in the National Bricklayer Apprentice Championship competition in San Francisco, and was crowned National Champion.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Back in Buffalo, he continued to develop his expertise – including taking engineering courses at the Erie Technical Institute. He became highly proficient with blueprints and laying out. During his career he became a skilled bricklayer, cement mason, stone mason, and marble mason. He worked on and supervised countless notable projects throughout the greater Western New York area and in Washington, DC, while also serving the union’s

JATC for many years as a brick and blueprint instructor. Brother Zimmer was a highly respected and admired mentor to numerous BAC members, and his wisdom and guidance had a lasting effect. Many of his students went on to become foremen, instructors, and representatives for the union.

BAC Local 3 NY President Rick Williamson hosted the ceremony, and speakers included Andrew Hanrahan and Mike Di Virgilio,

Donald Zimmer being crowned as National Bricklayer Apprentice Champion by IU First Vice President William R. Connors.

IU Secretary John Murphy and Daniel J. Higgins, Zimmer’s sponsor and chairman of the Buffalo apprenticeship committee, look on. (Higgins’ son, Brian Higgins, is currently US Representative for New York’s 26th congressional district.)

Donald Zimmer in 1959 during the semi-finals of the national competition.

both former students of Brother Zimmer; son-in-law Sean Bulger; BAC President Tim Driscoll; and a representative of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, who declared May 19, 2022 “Donald R. Zimmer Day” in the City of Buffalo.

“It was an honor to name the Buffalo Chapter Training Center in Donnie Zimmer’s memory,” said Rick Williamson. “He was the consummate bricklayer and union member. He was respected by all who worked with him and for him, apprentices and journeypersons alike. My hope is that his skillset and proficiency in the trade, his passion for teaching others, and his leadership amongst the membership will be instilled in all who pass through these doors.” //

BAC Blitzes J. Ginger

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rom August 9–12, International and West Region BAC organizers came together in the Los Angeles area for an organizing blitz targeting J. Ginger Masonry, one of the largest non-union mason contractors in the West. The years-long organizing drive is a multi-jurisdictional effort by Local 4 California, Local 3 California, and Local 3 Arizona (part of Mountain West ADC).

“Working as a team, from the top-down and bottom up, is how we are going to be successful at J. Ginger,” said Local 4 California President Lupe Aldaco, who hosted the blitz. “We are building relationships with the company executives as well as with the workers on the ground. We are showing both sides how the union works

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BAC organizers in front of J. Ginger offices

to provide a good quality of life for the workers and help streamline operations and open doors for new work so the company prospers. Those relationships take time and perseverance. We just have to stick with it.”

During the blitz, organizers and members went to multiple locations with high intensity job actions and

personnel at job sites. Organizers reviewed tactics, spoke with workers, and came up with new campaign plans of action. They also put-up signs and inflatables, including Scabby, in front of J. Ginger and other subcontractor offices to alert the areas of their current anti-worker practices.

“During the blitz, we went to multiple J. Ginger projects throughout Southern California and made it clear to the contractor we are not going away,” said International Union Organizing Director Lou Padilla.

“It is going to take all of us working together and supporting each other to convince J. Ginger that signing with the BAC is the right move for them.” //

BAC Organizers with two J. Ginger workers illegally fired for supporting the union

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NEWS IN BRIEF US BATES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

BAC Announces 2022 US Bates Scholarship Recipients

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hanks to the 2022 US Bates Scholarship program, three college-bound students from BAC families will be receiving some financial assistance. Each year, BAC awards three scholarships to graduating seniors of parents or step-parents who are BAC members in the US. The stipends are $5,000 per year for up to four years — up to $20,000 total.

RACHAEL LALLY Attending: Butler University Major: Pharmacy BAC parent: Thomas Lally, BAC Local 21 Illinois

Q1: What does this recognition mean to you?

To me, this recognition illustrates not only how much the BAC cares about its members, but also how all my hard work throughout school has immensely paid off.

meaningful; the result of this is better quality projects and overall mental health.

Q4: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have ever received is that everything happens for a reason. To most this sounds rather clichéd, but this advice has gotten me through a lot of tough times. Every experience has a lesson that can be utilized in the future.

Q5: Who would you like to give a shout-out to?

I would like to give a shout-out to my parents. My mom and dad have not only been role models to me, but also my friends. I owe much of my work ethic and sense of responsibility to them. They are my biggest supporters, and I don’t know where I would be without them.

IAN HARRINGTON BAC 2022 Bates Scholarship winner Rachael Lally and her father, BAC Local 21 IL member Thomas Lally.

Q2: What does the union mean to you and your family?

The union is a blessing to me and my family. It gives my dad a sense of unity as well as security in the workplace. My family reaps the benefit of financial security, and my younger sister and I have been able to see what a good occupation looks like.

Q3: What advice would you offer your peers and younger students?

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Attending: Denison University Major: Environmental Science BAC parent: Daniel Harrington, BAC Local 5 Ohio

Q1: What does this recognition mean to you?

This recognition is a culmination of all my hard work in BAC 2022 Bates Scholarship high school. From taking IB to winner Ian Harrington and his diversifying my college search father, BAC Local 5 Ohio member process, I was constantly stay- Daniel Harrington. ing up late and waking up early to attain my goals. My top priority for choosing a college was to alleviate the financial burden from my parents’ shoulders — something that is not easily attained. For me, it was all about finding the balance of academic rigor and financial

security, which thankfully happened at Denison. Thus, this recognition is extremely significant to both me and my family.

Q2: What does the union mean to you and your family?

The union has been a significant factor in my family’s lives. The union gave my dad the opportunity to spend more time with his family, which is something every parent cherishes. I understand the weight my father had to carry being a bricklayer, and how his family could help relieve him of this weight. The union always supported my dad and us as a family, and that ultimately created a happy and loving household.

Q3: What advice would you offer your peers and younger students?

I always tell my younger sister to widen her horizons and to never give up on anything in life - from running cross country to completing a late-night project.

I always struggled with this concept in high school. I was rejected from colleges, rejected from scholarships, but continued to work with as much heart and happiness as possible. After receiving this scholarship, I knew that the dedication paid off. If there was advice to give, I would say “embrace the struggle.”

Q4: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have ever received came from one of my high school teachers during my last semester. He told me to “live with love.” I was going through a rough patch, and I found that I was not giving love. However, after talking to my teacher about my struggles, he showed me that it does not take much to live with love, and now I do it every day.

I remind my family and friends that I love them every single day, I give hugs when I can, and I am always open to having a conversation.

Q5: Who would you like to give a shout-out to?

I would like to give a shout-out my parents for pushing me to apply for this scholarship after I’ve already applied for so many others. I was not too confident in

myself at the time. I would also like to thank my girlfriend Kerry who never stopped believing in me.

AVA MURRAY Attending: Illinois State University Major: Business Administration Family/IU Info: Timothy Murray, Local 21 IL

Q1: What does this recognition mean to you?

This recognition means so much to me. I always knew continuing my education was BAC 2022 Bates Scholarship winner in my future, but the cost of Ava Murray with her parents. it scared me. Knowing that I have resources to support my future endeavors has greatly eased my worries, and I am so grateful it came from an organization that means so much to my family.

Q2: What does the union mean to you and your family?

The union has always been an important part of my family. We have generations of union workers who have helped my family grow to who we are now. They serve as a constant reminder to me that hard work truly pays off.

Q3: What advice would you offer your peers and younger students?

One piece of advice I would offer my peers is not to worry so much about what others think of you, as long as you’re happy and healthy you are doing the right thing.

Q4: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have ever received was that you create your own happiness. No matter my situation, this advice has reminded me to stay optimistic.

Q5: Who would you like to give a shout-out to?

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IMI & IMTEF

Apprentice contestants in action during the North Central Tile competition.

BAC Apprentices’ Skill & Dedication on Display in Qualifying Rounds for BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest

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his summer, hundreds of hopeful BAC apprentices competed for the honor of representing their local unions and ADCs at the 2022 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest in Boston, MA. The stakes were high at regional competitions across the country as

a new generation of craftworkers competed amongst their peers to make a name for themselves in the trowel trades industry.

“The [contest] mock-ups represent a little bit of everything we’d need to know on the real job site,” said Armando Gonzales-Fuentes,

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restoration/pointing-cleaning-caulking apprentice with BAC Local 4 California, who qualified to compete in Boston during the Western States contest. “I want to show that I’ve put to use what I’ve been learning, that I’m capable of working at a higher level, and that

I can successfully move forward on this career path.”

Contestants were judged on a range of criteria, including layout, design, measurement, and their ability to complete a project that is level, plumb, and square within a set amount of time.

“I was nervous to compete, but it’s been a good experience, and

fun. Everybody is a good sport and is encouraging,” said Abbey Formica, BAC Local 5 PA apprentice, who placed third in the Northeast tile competition.

For Miles Afriyie, brick apprentice with BAC ADC 1 of Illinois, the experience was a great motivator to continue learning and training. “I like competition because it pushes BAC Local 4 CA restoration/pointing-cleaning-caulking apprentice Armando Gonzales-Fuentes competing during the Western States contest.

me to be better,” he said. “As long as you keep improving, you can’t go backwards.”

SKILLED HANDS ON DISPLAY

Abbey Formica, BAC Local 5 PA apprentice, placed third in the Northeast tile competition.

BAC ADC 1 IL apprentice Miles Afriyie at the North Central brick competition.

Apprentice contestants in action during the Northeast PCC competition.

Like Afriyie and Formica, many competitors expressed their nervousness and excitement in competing, but their skill was on full display as they showcased what they’ve learned during their apprenticeship.

“It’s clear this year’s apprentices have a true love and respect for their crafts,” said Anthony DiPerna, IMTEF National Director of Apprenticeship and Training.

“The future of this industry and our union is brighter than ever.”

Many of the apprentices competing credited their local unions, apprenticeship programs, instructors, and contractors for supporting their development and careers.

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IMI & IMTEF your back,” said Mason Steed, stone apprentice with BAC Local 4 CA, who won his craft competition at the Western States contest. “The apprenticeship program opens the door to all the different methods and systems for stone installation. It’s really enlightening, and it’s nice to go somewhere where you’re being taught, earning a paycheck, and providing benefits for your family.”

Steed has already worked on noteworthy projects in his career with BAC, like Apple’s corporate headquarters, and is grateful to his recently retired instructor, Laurie Harris, for all the training, care, and support she provided him in the program.

“Everyone who goes through our apprenticeship program comes out highly skilled, and it showed in the competition,” said Mike Collins, BAC OH-KY ADC member and judge at the North Central contest.

“It’s clear all the apprentices here today have the tools they need for successful careers in the BAC.”

BAC Local 3 NY concrete finisher Stephen Kocik placed second competing in the Northeast contest.

UNION STRONG

BAC Local 4 CA stone apprentice Mason Steed won his craft competition at the Western States contest.

BAC OH-KY ADC member and judge Mike Collins at the North Central contest.

Though they are early on in their careers, many apprentices have already experienced the life-changing benefits of being in the union.

“I worked a lot of low paying jobs with no benefits my whole life before joining the union,” said Stephen Kocik, BAC Local 3 NY concrete finisher, who placed second in the Northeast contest. “I have a lot of pride in the work I do now.”

“Winning today meant a lot to me,” said Edwin Rosado, BAC ADC 1 of Illinois apprentice, who placed first in the North Central tile competition. “It’s a sign that you’re going somewhere. I’m proud to set an example for others coming up behind me.”

As for the big day in Boston?

“Win or lose, it’ll be an awesome

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Edwin Rosado, BAC ADC 1 of IL apprentice, placed first in the North Central tile competition.

experience just to go,” concluded Garrick Manning, brick apprentice with BAC OH-KY ADC, and first place winner in the North Central contest.

BAC, IMI, and IMTEF wish our talented apprentices the best of luck as they prepare to compete for the title of Best in Craft at the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest this September. //

Structural and Non-Structural Masonry Work Out for a New Fieldhouse

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tudents and faculty at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse are enjoying a brand-new Fieldhouse and Soccer Support Facility, thanks to the teamwork of BAC ADC of Wisconsin members, signatory contractor Market & Johnson, and the International Masonry Institute (IMI).

The $49 million, 144,000 grosssquare-foot facility is a win for union masonry, with a $4 million package featuring brick and cast stone veneer, prefabricated masonry lintels, and lightweight concrete masonry units (CMUs).

IMI Director of Industry Development and Technical Services Pat Conway supported key members of the project team in optimizing the masonry that, in turn, created more work hours for BAC members.

alternative to a structural steel beam bottom plate spanning from the inside of the building to the edge of the veneer.”

Not only that, but masonry is locally available and less expensive than structural steel lintels, which often have long lead times and are delivered from overseas. That can have a major impact on project sequencing and schedules.

Masonry lintels also move at the same rate as the surrounding masonry walls, eliminating potential cracking due to differential movement that occurs with steel lintels.

“They offer a pure solution to spanning openings without introducing dissimilar materials,” said project engineer Chad Allen with Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE).

MASONRY LINTELS OFFER ADVANTAGES OVER STEEL

ALTERNATIVE ENGINEERED METHOD ELIMINATES NEED FOR CONTROL JOINTS

The project’s masonry lintels are one great example of the optimization. “Over the years, we’ve learned from IMI that contractors prefer masonry lintels from a constructability perspective,” said project architect Kyle Schauf with HSR Associates. “Masonry lintels allow us to develop architectural details that minimize thermal transfer at window heads. They’re a great

The project team further minimized cracking and controlled masonry movement by using the alternative engineered method, which addresses control joints for CMU walls. The contractor, structural engineer, and IMI collaborated to eliminate control joints on a 200-foot-long, 60-foottall CMU wall that served as a transition between two building

The exterior of the new Fieldhouse and Soccer Support Facility at the University of Wisconsin.

geometries. Doing so helped solve both structural and constructability challenges.

With the installation of midwall bond beams at 48 inches on-center and the extension of masonry lintels the entire length of the wall, the structural engineer had enough horizontal steel in the wall to restrain masonry movement, meaning control joints were not necessary.

“For this particular wall, using the engineered method simplified everything,” said Allen. “It was easier than figuring out where to locate vertical joints and how to communicate them on a plan to make sure they were installed correctly.”

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IMI & IMTEF installation while reducing complicated temporary wall bracing.

LIGHTWEIGHT CMU KEEPS THE CREW HAPPY Lightweight CMU proved to be another creative solution for the fieldhouse. Market & Johnson worked with the structural engineer to convert the project’s 144,000 CMU to a lightweight 16-inch CMU. Often, normal weight materials get specified by default. The engineer did a compliance check and found that the unit’s compressive strength, combined with Type S mortar, met compressive strength requirements for the masonry assembly.

“We prefer installing lightweight CMU,” said Kevin Fabry, Masonry Project Manager for Market & Johnson. “Ultimately, it’s good for our masonry crew’s longevity and reduces chances for injuries and fatigue. Using a lightweight 16-inch CMU, one mason lifts approximately 1,000 pounds less per day.”

According to Fabry, though lightweight CMU costs a little more per unit, they’ve measured a 10 percent increase in installation and positive feedback from their crew.

The team scored big on this project, showing how masonry offers an economical, durable, and beautiful building solution. It is a fitting start for a facility that’s sure to see many victories for the college’s athletic teams. // 20 // BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS

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LEGISLATIVE & POLITICAL

Secretary of Labor Walsh and Congressman Hoyer Visit IMI/IMTEF Training Center Participated in a roundtable on apprenticeships with international BAC/IMI officers, local leaders, and apprentices

BAC apprentices with US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, US Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and BAC Executive Board members.

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n August 4, BAC and IMTEF hosted a visit from Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) to the International Training Center in Bowie, MD. After a tour of the state-of-the-art facility, Congressman Hoyer and Secretary Walsh participated in a roundtable to discuss registered apprenticeships with BAC Secretary-Treasurer Bob Arnold, IMI/ IMTEF President Caryn Halifax, local leaders and apprentices along with other invited guests.

“Registered Apprenticeship is a proven model to connect workers to good jobs — a key priority for the Biden-Harris administration and for Congressman Hoyer,” said Secretary Walsh. “IMTEF offers critical workforce development and training that ensures workers

can support their families and create a rewarding career.”

“Skilled labor is important. Not everyone can be a doctor or a lawyer,” said BAC Local 1 Maryland/ Virginia/DC Secretary-Treasurer Pedro Clavijo, who participated in the roundtable. “You can make good money being a union mason.

This career allows us to provide for our families and contribute to our communities, which strengthens the economy.”

“Being an apprentice with BAC is all about developing tangible skills that cannot be taken away from you, no matter what,” said Peter Thuronyi, an apprentice with BAC Local 1 Maryland/Virginia/ DC, who also participated in the roundtable. “I like being able to see and point to the work that I’ve done. I admire how this program is all about people coming together

and creating a standard of living that’s increasingly rare.”

“Making registered apprenticeship opportunities more accessible to American workers not only ensures they receive the training and skills they need to build meaningful careers, but also allows the U.S. to maintain our competitive edge in this twenty-first century global economy,” said Congressman Hoyer.

“We appreciate Secretary Walsh, Congressman Hoyer, and others for taking the time to tour our facility and speak with our members,” said BAC President Tim Driscoll. “Apprenticeships change lives every day. BAC apprentices receive the best training, benefits and job opportunities in the construction industry… Through this process they master a craft that is in demand across the country.” //

From left, US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, US Congressman Stenny Hoyer (D-MD), BAC Secretary-Treasurer Bob Arnold, and BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC apprentice Dana Relue.

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BAC Pensions Protected President Biden Keeps Promise to Workers

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ne major component of the pivotal 2021 American Rescue Plan not regularly discussed in the mainstream media is its provisions that protect the retirement funds of tens of millions of American workers and restore benefits to more than 80,000 retirees.

Named for heroic Ohio union leader and pension advocate Butch Lewis, the legislation’s Special Financial Assistance Program will ensure that all multiemployer pension plans pay full benefits through at least 2051.

“We turned a promise broken [by President Trump] into a promise kept,” President Biden told union brothers and sisters, including many BAC members, at the Iron Workers Local 17 Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio, during the historic pension relief’s unveiling on July 6.

“A lot of politicians like to talk about

how they’re going to do something about it. I’m here today to say we’ve done something about it.”

The legislation provisions will: + Position multiemployer plans that receive assistance to remain solvent for almost 30 years.

+ Protect benefits for millions of workers who faced cuts.

+ Reverse harsh pension cuts for over 80,000 workers and retirees in 18 multiemployer plans.

BAC President Tim Driscoll praised the Administration’s efforts to benefit all hard-working workers and their families. “These provisions are the most significant effort to protect the solvency of the multiemployer pension system in almost 50 years,” said President Driscoll.

“With the support of this Administration, millions of retirees, including many BAC members and

BAC Local 5 Ohio retiree Paul Moore thanked President Joe Biden for protecting pension plans for retirees like himself.

beneficiaries, can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that they will still receive their full pensions and be able to retire in dignity after a lifetime of hard work,” President Driscoll concluded.

“For years and years union workers have been driving trucks from factories to stores, bagging your groceries, constructing the buildings, bridges, roads we need, and so much more. The ironworkers, bricklayers, carpenters, laborers, plumbers, truck drivers, musicians, food workers, and so much more,” President Biden continued in Cleveland. “These workers work hard today to secure a retirement tomorrow. That is what this is all about.” //

Labor Stands United Against Attack on Women’s Rights

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n June 24, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right of women to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions.

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BAC President Tim Driscoll condemned the ruling as “a direct assault” on reproductive and economic rights. “Labor unions are dedicated to the proposition that workers have a voice in promoting the physical,

economic, and social welfare of their members and all other workers. And the right of workers to control their own bodies cannot be separated from the right of workers to control their own labor.”

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler called the ruling “a devastating blow to working women and families across this country. We strongly believe that everyone should have control over their own bodies, including decisions over their personal reproductive health care.

This is just the latest in a harmful string of attacks on our fundamental rights, including the right to vote and to collectively bargain in the workplace.”

Other labor unions across the country strongly condemned the Court’s ruling.

IUPAT President Jimmy Williams, Jr. decried the ruling noting that, “This decision, made by unelected

and unaccountable people, will hurt millions of people, particularly women, the poor, and disadvantaged. The extremists on the Supreme Court who don’t believe in reproductive rights also don’t believe in the most basic labor rights.”

Similarly, AFSCME President Lee Saunders attacked the decision. “The court said today that the most deeply personal choices about your bodies, your health care and your future are not yours to make. We trust people to make the right decisions for themselves and their families – guided by their own moral and religious beliefs and not the political views of six judges.”

“BAC will remain engaged to support the right of women, and all workers, to make their own decisions about their health and bodies,” President Driscoll concluded. //

Inflation Reduction Act Big Win for Workers

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n August, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), transformative legislation representing a significant step toward addressing climate change, and bettering health care coverage/costs. “The Inflation Reduction Act shows that addressing climate change does not have to come at the expense of good jobs,” said BAC President Tim Driscoll. “In addition, every working family will greatly benefit from allowing Medicare to finally negotiate prices, curtailing the drastic increases in the cost of life-saving medications.” //

YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE

The last few years clearly show that elections have consequences. It is imperative that every person who is able vote.

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SAFETY & HEALTH BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC member Yaneth Valencia spoke about her personal experience of working in the heat and how her employer protects workers from the heat stress.

BAC Advocates for Bill to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illness and Fatality

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n July 20, BAC officers and members joined US Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), and the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) in a press conference to advocate for workplace heat stress protections and call for a swift legislative action to speed up the implementation of the first federal heat stress, workplace standards.

Heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related

workplace hazards. Workers who do their jobs outside or in locations that are not air conditioned, including most construction workers, work under extreme weather conditions are the most at-risk for heat-related illness. Every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and too many cases are fatal.

US Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), who introduced the Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention

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Act in April 2021, called for a federal standard for protections against occupational exposure to excessive heat in both indoor and outdoor conditions. “California is the first state that adopted the heat standard for outdoor workers,” she said. “Data shows that the heat safety standard has resulted in a 30 percent reduction in heat-related injuries and illnesses. It suggests that a national standard would prevent more than

50,000 heat-related injuries and illnesses a year.”

BAC President Tim Driscoll’s speech amplified the responsibility of contractor partners in protecting our workers. “Construction workers make up six percent of the workforce in the United States, but account for one third of all heat-related occupational deaths in this country,” he said. “Our responsible contractor partners need to make sure members are provided necessary relief – from ice water to breaks in heat as needed, and other forms

of protection. It’s our intention to work with the Biden Administration and our allies in Congress to pass this bill.”

Senator Alex Padilla’s remarks echoed the urgency of passing a federal standard for heat stress protections. “Our country has never passed a federal standard to protect workers from the increasingly hazardous conditions,” he said. “OSHA must act on this problem with the urgency that workers deserve. We simply can’t afford to wait.”

Yaneth Valencia, BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC member and

employee of signatory contractor Lorton Stone, also spoke about her personal experience of working in the heat. She expressed the important role that employers play in workplace safety. “Working in the sun with full PPE, including respirators, is very difficult. Our company provides ice and water during the warm months, and we are allowed to take breaks when necessary. Covered rest areas are also provided to us at the site,” she said. “Luckily, I have not fallen sick because of my union.” //

Safety Webinar Addresses Heat-Related Illness Prevention

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s temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat illness in construction workers. On July 28, led by IU Executive Vice President Jerry Sullivan, IU Manager of Health and Safety Programs Liliana Calderon, IMTEF South Regional Training Director Dave Donkin, and IMTEF National Safety Director Dave Wysocki, a webinar focusing on heat illness prevention was held for BAC members, training instructors, and signatory contractors.

“From 2011 to 2019, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 344 work-related deaths due to

environmental heat exposure,” Donkin said, starting the webinar by showing the statistics. “Among the 344 work-related deaths in this period, 51 percent of them were due to heat exposure by working in construction.”

Speakers also touched on four common heat-related illnesses among construction workers, including heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

They further covered the steps on how to stay safe in heat, understand the warning signs, and how to prevent heat-related illness.

Resources on the topic are also provided at the end of the webinar. To watch the recorded webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/3BERErg BAC regularly hosts educational webinars for members, training instructors, and signatory contractors to learn more about safety and health topics. Each webinar covers a unique topic to help participants understand health and safety issues and equip themselves with sufficient knowledge to ensure that BAC members are working in safe and healthy environment. Go to bacweb.org to find out more. // ISSUE 3, 2022 // 25

CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA WELCOMES SINGLE-STEP UNION CERTIFICATION

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n June 2, British Columbia’s Bill 10 — Labor Relations Code Amendment Act of 2022 — received Royal Assent and took effect. The new labor law protects workers’ right to unionize by allowing single-step certification of unions when the union can demonstrate support of 55 percent or more of the bargaining unit, as in the case in jurisdictions such as Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and federally regulated workplaces.

second step consisting of a secret ballot vote is required, and a majority must vote in favor of representation by the union for certification.

Before the law, employers had the ability to conduct “captive” meetings to scare workers out of voting “Yes” in certification votes, with up to ten days between a certification application and a vote.

“I have experienced firsthand the difficulty employees have withstanding the relentless employer pressure, threats and coercion to vote ‘no’ for a union when there is an election ten days out in addition to having already signed a confidential card demanding a union workplace,” President of BAC Local 2 British Columbia and former organizer Geoff Higginson said. “Unions generally cannot have access to employees on a jobsite or workplace, employers have a captive audience anytime an employee is on site.”

Under the new law, when 55 percent or more of employees in a workplace indicate their intent to unionize by signing union membership cards, a union will be certified, and no further vote is required. If between 45 percent and 55 percent of employees sign union membership cards, a

“Single-step certification is a game changer and victory for unrepresented employees,” Higgerson added. “Bricklayers, marble and stone masons, and tile setters in British Columbia no longer have to fear reprisals on the job for exercising their right to vote ‘Union Yes’ with a certification card.” //

LA COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE ACCUEILLE FAVORABLEMENT L’ACCRÉDITATION DES SYNDICATS EN UNE SEULE ÉTAPE

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e 2 juin, le projet de loi 10 de Colombie Britannique – Loi de 2022 modifiant le Code des relations au travail–est entré en vigueur après avoir reçu la Sanction royale. Le nouveau droit du travail protège le droit des travailleurs à se syndiquer, en autorisant l’accréditation des syndicats en une seule étape lorsque le syndicat peut démontrer l’appui d’au moins 55 % de l’unité de négociation, comme c’est le cas dans des circonscriptions comme le Québec, le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et les lieux de travail sous réglementation fédérale.

Elle consiste en un vote à bulletin secret, où une majorité doit voter en faveur de la représentation par le syndicat pour qu’il soit accrédité.

Avant la loi, les employeurs pouvaient tenir des réunions « d’audience captive » pour dissuader les travailleurs de voter « oui » aux accréditations , avec jusqu’à dix jours entre une demande d’accréditation et un vote.

« J›ai vécu personnellement la difficulté des employés à résister à la pression incessante de l’employeur, aux menaces et à la coercition pour voter « non » pour un syndicat, alors qu’il restait dix jours avant le vote, et que j’avais déjà signé une carte confidentielle exigeant un lieu de travail pour le syndicat » a déclaré le président de la section BAC Local 2 en Colombie-Britannique et ancien organisateur, Geoff Higginson. « Les syndicats n›ont généralement pas accès aux employés sur un chantier ou un lieu de travail, les employeurs ont une audience captive chaque fois qu›un employé est sur place ».

En vertu de la nouvelle loi, lorsqu’au moins 55 % des employés d’un lieu de travail indiquent leur intention de se syndiquer en signant des cartes de membre du syndicat, un syndicat sera accrédité sans qu’aucun autre vote ne soit exigé. Si 45 % à 55 % des employés signent des cartes de membre du syndicat, une deuxième étape est obligatoire.

« L›accréditation en une seule étape change la donne et constitue une victoire pour les employés non représentés », a ajouté Higgerson. « Les maçons, les poseurs de marbre et de pierre et les carreleurs de la Colombie-Britannique n›ont plus à craindre de représailles au travail pour avoir exercé leur droit de voter « Oui au syndicat » avec une carte d’accréditation ».

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SPORTING LIFE

Local 1 Oregon/ Washington/Idaho/Montana

Carson McCormick with with a beautiful buck Steelhead.

Simon Scoles of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT with a nice 5x6 elk in Oregon.

Local 3 California

Ken Weihl with a nice rainbow trout raised on his property.

BAC Local 3 CA retired Field Representative Steve Kantoniemi, left, and Local 3 CA President Troy Garland, fished rock cods off the California Coast.

Sven Massie caught this nice dorado while fishing in Mexico.

Ernie Romero of BAC Local 3 California caught a rainbow trout at Bear River Resort in Northern California and king salmon at Pacific Ocean off the Golden Gate California Coast.

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INTERNATIONAL PENSION FUND

Take Time to Review Your LAST Paper IPF Annual Statement

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he International Pension Fund (IPF) is mailing Annual Statements to all active U.S. and Canadian participants. The statements provide critical information regarding hours reported and updates on service credit and beneficiary information. As of July 2022, over 11,000 BAC members have opted for electronic document communications including Annual Statements through the Member Portal. The Fund Office has compiled the following guide while reviewing your statement.

Social Security/Insurance Number — For your security, the first five digits of your SSN/SIN have been suppressed.

Future Service Credit Hours — The Annual Statement shows members’ detailed 2021 hours in addition to all hours reported on their behalf by year.

This can include hours worked outside a member’s home local including before the home local first participated in IPF. The Fund Office processes hundreds of thousands of transactions each year with over 600,000 report transactions from more than 7,000 contributing employers in 2021. This mailing is comprised of over 31,000 Annual Statements with more than 9,000 statements being sent through the Member Portal.

If you find an hour’s discrepancy, please notify us by contacting IPFAnnualStatements@ipfweb.org and provide the office with local union or employer records or check stub copies that document the missing hours along with a copy of your statement. Hours reported or adjusted in 2021 will be reported in detail, showing the work month, local and employer. Any detailed hours shown for a year prior to 2021 were either reported late or originally an incorrect SSN/SIN. Past Service Credit — Past Service credit estimates shown on the annual statement consider many factors including the member’s initiation date, IPF 28 // BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS

participation date, the local’s IPF participation date, the participants home local (the local in which the majority of your IPF employment occurred), and any apparent breaks in service that can cancel service credit. A participant may request a detailed report of all IPF Future Service Credit hours and have their past service credit verified as part of a pension status report. This request must be made in writing. A final determination of a participant’s past service eligibility can only be made at retirement.

Beneficiary Information — Your statement only shows IPF beneficiary designations received by the Fund Office. Designations made for the International, local union plan or BAC Save will not appear. Participants whose statements do not show a beneficiary will receive a mailing from IPF or BAC Save requesting that designation. IPF and BAC Save forms are also available via the Member Portal. If a member’s ex-spouse appears as beneficiary on an annual statement, a new designation must be made as a divorce decree does not automatically revoke the ex-spouse beneficiary designation. //

REMINDER ON PENSIONER 1099-R/T4-A FORMS Approximately 97% of pensioners receive their benefits via direct deposit electronically into their bank accounts. Starting with the 2021 tax year, 1099-R forms and IPF Canada T4-A forms are available on the Member Portal. You can ensure the safe and rapid receipt of your annual tax statement by emailing the IPF Pension Payroll Department at PensionPayroll@ipfweb.org stating your name, IU# and “I consent to receive Form 1099-R or T4-A in electronic format in lieu of receiving a paper copy.”

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FUND

IHF Member Focused BAC Cares Programs

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hen looking at ways to improve the International Health Fund (IHF) benefits program, the IHF is always looking at the needs of BAC members and their families first, addressing the most prevalent conditions and removing barriers to receiving care for these conditions. All changes aim to improve the quality of care and decrease plan costs.

ORTHOPEDIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS Over time, the physical labor and repetitive moments of construction work take a toll on your body, and it is no surprise that musculoskeletal conditions are especially prevalent in the industry.

For the IHF, musculoskeletal conditions are consistently one of the top three diagnoses, recently representing 12 percent of the total medical plan paid. It is essential that when members need care for these conditions they are going to the right providers, at the right time, and at an affordable cost.

To address this essential need for BAC members, the IHF implemented the Orthopedic Health Solutions with United Healthcare.

With this program, BAC members who have a musculoskeletal condition requiring surgery can have the surgery covered 100 percent – with no cost to the member. To receive this free service, members must contact the United Healthcare Orthopedic Health Solutions program prior to scheduling their diagnostic imaging or actual surgical procedure. Members may also be contacted directly by United Healthcare if there is a diagnosis of an orthopedic disease.

Once enrolled, the orthopedic team with the Orthopedic Health Solutions program helps members to prepare for surgery and recovery, find quality care at top facilities through United Healthcare’s Centers of Excellence (COE) network, connect with an on-site navigator to assist with appointments and needs at the hospital (including travel and lodging), and get personalized support after surgery. This program will help to improve health outcomes for the member and, at the same time, reduce costs for knee, hip, and spine procedures.

FREESTANDING FACILITY BENEFITS Through detailed analysis of claims data, the IHF identified the site of care for services as a key indicator of plan costs. In 2020, the IHF began covering advanced imaging, such as x-rays and MRIs, at freestanding facilities (non-hospital facilities) at no-cost to members. Following this change, the plan experienced a 48 percent decrease plan-paid costs per procedure. Therefore, the IHF further expanded services covered at no-cost to members to include outpatient surgical procedures performed at freestanding facilities. The IHF also covers all lab services at Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp with no-cost to members.

HOW TO LEARN MORE For more information about the Orthopedic Health Solution program, and other no-cost benefits available through IHF’s BAC Cares programs, IHF members can call the phone number on your health plan ID Card. You may also contact the Fund Office at 1-888-880-8222. //

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MAP

Generating Hope

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opelessness — a sense of despair, helplessness, and a bleak outlook for the future — can afflict even the most resilient of individuals when life presents overwhelming challenges. In some cases, persistent hopelessness may indicate a more chronic or severe mental health condition such as major depressive disorder. In any circumstance, hopelessness is an emotional experience characterized by darkness and emptiness, whereby one’s quality of life is significantly diminished. Combating hopelessness can be complicated in that the very existence of it can inhibit treatment effectiveness. Nevertheless, hopelessness is a treatable ailment and every effort to intervene should be made when one is suffering in this way. In fact, intervention can often be lifesaving.

A popular acronym captures the message behind treatment efforts: H.O.P.E. — Hold On, Pain Ends. When an individual is experiencing dejection, generating hope is a necessary steppingstone to peace. Cultivating the ability to see a brighter future can be accomplished in many ways, several are highlighted below.

Reframing failure while eliminating shame: While it’s not uncommon to see failure as a harsh indictment of oneself or one’s future, it is critically important to challenge this destructive pattern of thinking. Shame can also lead people to irrationally believe that a bad experience means that they are a bad person. Missteps are not only a natural part of life, but they are also a necessary part of life. There is often just as much, if not more, to be gained from failure as there is to be lost. Being willing to accept and find the opportunity in defeat while striving to release shame is a necessary ingredient for hopeful living.

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Identify past successes, strengths, skills, and abilities: What challenge have you overcome in the past? What qualities do you possess that you also appreciate in others? What strengths have others recognized in you? What makes you feel alive or fulfilled?

What are you most proud of ? These questions are examples of prompts that can help someone connect to their own sense of worth, power and resilience. A positive self-image is consistent with developing the confidence needed to keep going when life becomes overwhelmingly difficult.

Get a vital need met: The experience of hopelessness can often give valuable information about what vital human needs are not being met. When a person can accurately identify which needs are being neglected (such as the need for safety, the need for connection, or the need for accomplishment), they can become empowered to seek out ways of getting these needs met.

Acting with intention in this way not only supports a reconnection with one’s sense of meaning and purpose, it also helps build a sense of agency and control in their own lives.

While these and other self-support exercises are available to begin the process of generating hope when necessary, seeking professional support is strongly recommended and encouraged. BAC proudly stands in alliance with the mission of supporting the mental health and wellness of individuals in need. If you or a loved one is experiencing unrelenting hopelessness, please call MAP for free, confidential support at 1-833-MAP-TALK, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. For a more urgent need, the United States released a three-digit, “988,” 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in July of 2022. //

LOCAL 1 CONNECTICUT BAC Local 1 CT proudly presented four plaques in July to 75-year members, who represent dedication and hard work in BAC trades throughout the years.

LOCAL Compass

Seventy-five-year member Charles W. Delong, left, and his son Charles Delong.

Seventy-five-year member Brother Anthony R. Dostilio, age 100, received his service plaque from Local 1 CT Field Representatives John Chandler and Vincent Arpino.

Dominik D. Santagata, age 98, was honored with the prestigious 75-year service plaque.

Brother Victor W. Frausini Jr, age 93, was honored with the prestigious 75-year service plaque.

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LOCAL 1 OREGON/WASHINGTON/IDAHO/MONTANA

Seventy-five-year member Glenn Gott Jr. proudly displays his plaque. Brother Gott is turning 100 next April!

Fifty-year member Mark Haggar with his Gold Card.

Fifty-year member Bill Hall Jr. with his Gold Card.

LOCAL 4 INDIANA/KENTUCKY

LOCAL 3 CALIFORNIA

Gerald “Jerry” Lamprecht receiving his Gold Card at BAC Local 4 IN/KY’s union hall in December 2021. From left, Jerry’s cousin Dan Lamprecht, brother Jerry Lamprecht, and Local 6 IL member Larry Redden.

BAC Local 3 California 75-year member Jerry Webb, left, receives his plaque from Field Representative Wayne Jordan.

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William “Bill” Richmann receiving his 75-Year plaque in September 2022.

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF EASTERN MISSOURI

OHIO-KENTUCKY ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Eugene Clark of BAC Local 7 Kentucky received his 75-year member plaque in April.

Seventy-five-year member Robert Granzow received his plaque in June. From left, ADC of Eastern Missouri Secretary-Treasurer John Hopkin, Brother Robert Granzow and wife Shirley, and ADC of Eastern Missouri Director Brian Jennewein.

Third-generation member and contractor Richard Abeln receiving his 75-Year Service Award plaque from ADC of Eastern Missouri Secretary-Treasurer John Hopkin who served his apprenticeship under Brother Abeln, and ADC of Eastern Missouri Director Brian Jennewein.

Brother Eugene Clark working on a project in 1963.

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IN MEMORIAM — MARCH

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

Death Benefit Claims for March 2022 Total Amount Paid

$175,950.00

Total Union Labor Life Claims

$3,000.00

Total Death Benefits

$172,950.00

Total Number of Claims

100

Average Age

82.51

Average Years of Membership

53.99

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Alley, Bob G. - 55, OH Anderson, Bryan C. - 01, MN/ND/SD

B, M, W B, M

77 62

52 42

Baughman, Jr., John - 05, PA Belanger, John J. - 21, IL Bina, David - 05, OH Boehringer, Sr., Joseph T. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Brown, Mack H. - 02, MI Bucci, Rudolph - 04, NJ Buckner, Roy C. - 21, IL Bugar, Rudolf - 21, IL Butler, Charles R. - 21, IL

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

85 86 72 86 83 91 95 98 64

60 65 48 51 55 73 54 65 41

Caraba, Gavril - 21, IL Cassie, James J. - 21, IL Chomyk, Michael A. - 05, OH Clark, Sr., Raymond E. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Collins, Frank P. - 04, NJ Crowell, John H. - 01, MN/ND/SD Cuculic, Lawrence W. - 04, IN/KY

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

65 84 73 94 84 92 91

22 53 52 69 59 65 70

D’Angelo, Gino G. - 03, NY Davister, Dale J. - 03, WI DeAngelis, Joseph - 02, NY/VT Delaney, Lynn E. - 03, NY Dillon, William D. - 04, IN/KY DiMaio, Louis M. - 01, PA/DE Duke, Max E. - 5, OK/AR/TX

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

91 74 94 82 84 81 88

63 36 65 50 32 56 68

Edwards, Walter W. - 01, PA/DE Ellerker, Shaun - 01, ON Erickson, Kristoffer R. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Etter, Eldon - 01, MN/ND/SD

FN B PC B

87 83 33 82

33 59 4 59

Fredregill, Alan M. - 03, IA

B, M, W

73

54

Gado, Rudolph B. - 01, NY Gioeni, Vincenzo J. - 02, NY/VT Gross, Donald E. - 08, WI

B B, M, P B

95 92 86

73 69 41

Hamlin, Hugh E. - 05, OK/AR/TX Hardwick, III, George - 01, MO Hill, John K. - 08, WI Hillyer, Anthony - 03, NY Holly, Wayne S. - 13, WI

B B, MN B, M B, CM, M TL

92 74 79 76 70

70 43 59 52 42

Insalaco, Frank R. - 03, NY

B, CM, M, P

74

56

Jaeger, Gordon E. - 02, MI Johnston, Sr., Roy L. - 05, OK/AR/TX

CM B

90 79

60 61

Keller, Sr., Raymond L. - 03, OH

B

83

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59

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Kover, Michael D. - 01, AB

B, CM

64

29

Lacertosa, Saverio - 01, NY Leipertz, Richard J. - 09, PA Lenzie, Richard J. - 21, IL Linhart, Carl J. - 08, IL Lombardi, Michael A. - 02, MI LoPresto, Charles J. - 01, MD/VA/DC Lyter, Eugene A. - 05, PA

B B, M B B B B B

88 86 91 92 87 102 77

65 68 68 63 44 71 59

Martell, Peter J. - 01, WI Massa, Joseph - 01, NY Mattioli, Camillo - 07, CN Mayer, Helmut - 21, IL Maynard, Carl L. - 03, NY McArdle, James F. - 03, WI Mezo, Paul J. - 08, IL Miraglia, Paola - 05, OH Morris, Leslie D. - 15, MO/KS/NE

B B B, M B PC, B, CM, M CM B B M, B

74 97 85 91 86 76 87 81 84

55 66 54 69 47 37 58 58 63

Naselaris, Kosmas M. - 03, NY Nelms, Stephen R. - 56, IL Nelson, Philip H. - 21, IL Nesbitt, Norman B. - 05, OK/AR/TX Nielsen, Sr., Kenneth D. - 02, MI

B, CM P B B B

78 53 92 86 86

31 35 74 64 50

Orsin, III, Chester F. - 05, PA

B

73

36

Pate, Raymond J. - 05, OH Pearson, Michael - 56, IL Pelache, Ronald - 03, CA Phillips, John P. - 09, PA Pike, Fred J. - 06, IL Prince, William D. - 02, MI

PC B, M, W B TL B CM

85 73 80 92 75 81

61 51 38 66 52 57

Raimondi, Mario - 01, NY Richarz, Paul J. - 03, CA Rochefort, Robert - 02, NY/VT Rudolph, Arthur H. - 02, BC Ryan, Matthew T. - 04, NJ

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

92 74 81 94 81

73 34 53 65 43

Schroeder, Robert L. - 21, IL Schwartz, John M. - 04, IN/KY Sciamanna, Romeo - 01, PA/DE Scott, Sr., Samuel K. - 1, MO Shinnaberry, Henry R. - 02, MI Sippel, Gerald E. - 11, WI Steinke, George J. - 21, IL Stutzman, Matthew J. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Suozzo, Joseph - 05, NJ/DE/PA Suwala, Henry B. - 01, PA/DE Swing, R. L. - 08, SE

B, M B B B, CM, PC B, RE B, M, P B, M PC B, CM B B

88 94 99 83 31 93 79 42 86 89 91

64 55 70 48 5 55 43 1 67 67 71

Tait, Jr., William R. - 21, IL Thomas, III, Charles H. - 06, OH Tollis, Oreste - 02, MI

B TW, TL B

94 81 92

68 54 64

Vore, Charles A. - 03, CA

TL, MM

75

27

Weber, Robert E. - 02, MI Wells, Lloyd H. - 01, MD/VA/DC Wentworth, Charles L. - 74, IL Wilcox, William E. - 03, IA Wilkerson, Robert D. - 03, CA Wisniewski, Thomas J. - 01, PA/DE Wozny, Andrzej J. - 01, NY

B B B B, M FN B PC

90 81 66 99 82 86 61

67 55 36 79 32 69 21

Yeiser, Jr., Kirtley M. - 04, IN/KY

B

92

74

Zinke, Marvin L. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Zuccato, Joseph - 02, MI

B TL

90 92

58 67

ARTICLE XIX OF THE IU CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THAT DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF A MEMBER'S DEATH. MEMBERS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY SHOULD UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOLLOWING ANY MAJOR LIFE CHANGES (MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DEATH OF A SPOUSE, ETC.).

IN MEMORIAM — APRIL

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

Death Benefit Claims for April 2022 Total Amount Paid

$213,300.00

Total Union Labor Life Claims

$3,000.00

Total Death Benefits

$210,300.00

Total Number of Claims

116

Average Age

84.09

Average Years of Membership

56.81

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Amat, Romeo - 02, MI Anderson, Claude A. - 21, IL Benacchio, Ernesto G. - 01, AB Bernardo, Roger J. - 05, ON Bingaman, William M. - 04, IN/KY Blowers, Stanley W. - 02, MI Bonczek, Phillip M. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Bracht, Cleitus C. - 01, MN/ND/SD Brault, Keith A. - 08, SE Brown, Jr., Herbert W. - 04, CA Buccini, Anthony - 01, NY Bulie, Howard E. - 21, IL Bushey, James D. - 02, MI

TL, TW, CM, P TL TW, MM TL B B, M B, CM, P CB P B, M, MM, RE, W CM B P

87 88 87 86 84 72 86 88 70 60 89 71 93

62 61 64 64 64 51 63 60 36 36 71 45 72

Cafaro, Anthony - 01, NY Campbell, Thomas L. - 04, IN/KY Carlisi, Charles - 07, NY/NJ Comer, Joseph W. - 04, IN/KY Conerly, Elijah A. - 04, CA Crescenzi, Piero - 01, NY Crincoli, Italo - 04, NJ Crites, Robert E. - 01, MO Czerw, John H. - 03, NY

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

88 63 92 96 88 73 87 91 80

59 6 33 74 51 51 68 64 52

DeFilippis, Antonio - 21, IL Del Bianco, Aldo - 09, PA Deppen, Kenneth L. - 05, PA Di Donna, Vincent M. - 05, OH Diz, Julio B. - 01, MD/VA/DC Dolch, Sr., Herbert M. - 01, MD/VA/DC

M, B B B B M TL

78 90 92 83 86 95

56 72 64 65 50 67

England, Freeman U. - 21, IL

TL

90

45

Fabris, Frederick J. - 02, MI Feenan, Robert P. - 03, CA Finucane, Donal - 07, NY/NJ Fragomeni, Francesco - 01, NY

TL, TW, MM B MM B

83 93 93 85

61 74 62 56

Galindo, Jr., Anthony - 04, IN/KY Gancitano, Vincenzo - 01, NY Glavac, Ignac - 21, IL Gruendler, Hans H. - 04, NJ

B B B B, CM

91 91 90 95

65 61 63 60

Hall, Hesikiah - 21, IL Hile, Robert G. - 05, PA Holbrook, Jackie - 02, MI Hurley, Asher D. - 03, CA

PC B B, CM, GU B, M, MM

88 92 76 72

56 66 55 49

Isaac, Norman - 05, OH

B

87

69

Kawaq, Lawrence H. - 21, IL King, Edwin R. - 05, PA Kirchner, George - 04, IN/KY

B, M B, CM, P B

90 94 80

68 52 61

Lanigan, James D. - 02, NY/VT Lepper, Roy E. - 02, MI Lewis, Robert E. - 05, OK/AR/TX

P B B, M

86 96 96

52 72 75

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Marcaccini, Gerald L. - 02, MI Martz, Herman N. - 21, IL Massaro, Dominick J. - 01, NY Mawby, Jr., Wilbert W. - 08, SE McClaren, William B. - 01, PA/DE McCollum, William T. - 07, CO/WY Melone, Vittorio L. - 07, CN Meserole, Donald C. - 05, PA Miller, David H. - 19, WI Miller, Robert J. - 01, CT Mooney, Michael D. - 01, PA/DE Morrison, Preston - 05, OK/AR/TX Mortemore, Allen R. - 03, OH

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

87 80 84 95 92 94 88 75 81 81 71 95 87

52 44 63 75 68 70 64 37 58 36 53 56 69

Neill, William J. - 01, ON Nenni, Jr., Delfino P. - 03, NY Newberger, Max - 01, NY

B CM B

86 98 90

67 69 65

Pace, Leon - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Peck, Robert G. - 05, OH Peglow, Robert E. - 08, WI Pellegrino, Frank - 06, ON Perciballi, Emilio - 01, NY Prescott, Michael H. - 56, IL

P B B B B B, W

80 76 91 80 67 78

52 58 66 33 35 52

Rabbani, Ghulam - 01, NY Radgowski, Richard F. - 02, MI Redar, Daniel - 04, IN/KY Reisenbichler, Earl W. - 01, MO Renner, Floyd - 18, MO Richards, Wayne W. - 04, CA Robertson, Dennis E. - 06, IL Robbins, David S. - 04, IN/KY Robinson, Jr., William - 01, NY Romanyszyn, Sr., Peter - 05, PA Runion, William M. - 18, OH/KY Rust, Virgil M. - 07, CO/WY

PC B, M, W B B TW TL B B, M, W B B B B, M

46 92 75 89 81 92 74 74 94 92 97 90

14 73 45 70 45 65 52 33 68 70 70 67

Sellari, Jr., Anthony - 03, NY Serena, Giancarlo - 01, NY Shaffer, Jr., Michael - 06, OH Shaulis, Fred P. - 07, CO/WY Shillock, James W. - 01, MN/ND/SD Smith, Jordan M. - 05, PA Smith, Walter - 03, CA Sonzogni, Edward J. - 01, PA/DE Sprague, Melvin K. - 11, WI Steinbeck, Harold R. - 07, CO/WY Suess, Sr., Michael A. - 08, IL

CM TL, TW, CM, P B B B, M RE B TL TL B B

85 84 92 91 90 22 93 85 86 89 78

67 58 71 66 68 1 70 59 54 57 60

Taylor, Daniel R. - 08, NB Taylor, Ezell - 40, OH Terrion, William F. - 05, OH Thompson, John D. - 05, OK/AR/TX Thompson, William J. - 04, IN/KY Todd, Earl A. - 02, MI

M B B B B B

68 84 85 77 87 88

48 39 65 59 60 69

Velchansky, Anthony - 02, MI

PC

86

65

Watzek, Charles S. - 55, OH Weinman, Kenneth G. - 05, OH Weise, Helmut - 01, NY Whisman, Mickey L. - 04, IN/KY White, Robert M. - 01, NY Wikoff, Vincent G. - 02, NY/VT Wilkes, Richard E. - 08, OH Williams, Norman E. - 05, PA Wolff, Austin G. - 06, WI Wood, Dennis A. - 08, IL Woodrow, Ian - 01, MD/VA/DC Wright, Fred C. - 04, IN/KY

B B B B B P B B, M, P: H B B B

79 87 92 70 88 87 95 91 23 72 97 91

56 58 64 46 59 57 71 74 1 42 70 61

Zamitalo, James R. - 05, WI Zanchetta, Fioravante - 02, MI Zumpano, Frank - 01, NY Zupo, Giuseppe - 07, NY/NJ

GP B B FN

82 90 89 89

22 53 71 32

ARTICLE XIX OF THE IU CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THAT DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF A MEMBER'S DEATH. MEMBERS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY SHOULD UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOLLOWING ANY MAJOR LIFE CHANGES (MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DEATH OF A SPOUSE, ETC.).

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IN MEMORIAM — MAY

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION Hess, David T. - 06, IL Hines, Gerald E. - 01, MN/ND/SD Hutras, Thomas H. - 06, OH

Death Benefit Claims for May 2022 Total Amount Paid Total Union Labor Life Claims Total Death Benefits

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

B, M B B

85 88 93

62 70 54

$139,350.00

Ignagni, Natalino C. - 03, NY

B

94

64

$2,000.00

Johnson, Charles A. - 08, SE Jones, Richard A. - 09, PA

B B

85 87

50 65

B, CM B B B, M

99 100 93 89

75 70 61 70

$137,350.00

Average Age

84.73

Klein, Peter - 04, NJ Klek, John - 05, OH Kot, Michael W. - 21, IL Kratzer, Larry W. - 05, PA

Average Years of Membership

56.03

Lombardo, Vincenzo - 01, NY Lucero, Sr., David R. - 04, IN/KY

B B

91 87

49 65

Malfa, Rosario O. - 03, NY Mazza, Antonio - 2, NY/VT Mazzola, Vincenzo - 21, IL Miles, Robert C. - 04, IN/KY Murray, Gilbert - 01, AB

B B, M B B B

90 86 86 90 93

66 52 53 67 67

Nardone, Arthur - 04, NJ

B, CM

94

70

O’Connor, Kenneth M. - 03, MA/ME/NH/RI Olivier, George M. - 01, NY

B B, CM, P

99 91

70 71

Painter, John E. - 08, IL Passador, Carlo G. - 04, NJ Pietropinto, Frank J. - 04, NJ Pino, Alfred - 07, CN Price, Bruce W. - 02, MI

B B, CM B, CM, P TL, TW B, CM

61 85 91 63 86

42 65 70 48 58

Total Number of Claims

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

79

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Affinito, Tullio - 01, NY Allen, George E. - 04, CA Allen, Kenneth R. - 22, OH Andersen, Gerald H. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT

B TL B B, TL

92 92 88 76

71 65 53 58

Baca, Filiberto - 03, AZ/NM Bailey, Terry L. - 08, IL Batten, Sr., Robert A. - 01, PA/DE Battocchi, Alan - 09, PA Beilman, Ronald F. - 04, IN/KY Beiting, Gerald W. - 18, OH/KY Bernardon, Raoul - 03, OH Black, Robert J. - 04, CA Bohenski, Eugene M. - 21, IL Bradfield, Robert L. - 01, MD/VD/DC Bragg, Robert K. - 09, WV Brown, Sr., Garland - 04, IN/KY

CB, B B FN TL B B TL, TW, MM B B TL B B

82 83 91 66 89 82 84 85 82 77 77 92

48 65 34 32 53 64 66 64 52 19 49 51

Cafaro, Antonio - 04, NJ Calabrese, Robert A. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Capocci, Quirino - 01, NY Cercone, Paolo - 09, PA Chapman, Willard L. - 08, SE Cooke, James E. - 22, OH

B CM, P B, PC B B B

82 75 81 94 87 78

56 54 42 58 57 35

Dailey, Charles L. - 06, IL DeFinnis, James C. - 05, PA Dougherty, Gabriel A. - 01, NY

B CM, PC M, MM

79 73 39

54 40 2

Eder, Francis C. - 21, IL Edwards, Frank A. - 01, NY Eggering, Jerry F. - 01, MO

B B, CM, P B

94 86 86

75 24 67

France, Richard G. - 36, OH Fusoni, Antonio - 01, NY

TL B

93 97

65 63

Giandiletti, Antonio - 05. NJ/DE/PA Guerra, Vincenzo - 07, CN

B, CM, P TL

81 89

55 52

Harvilla, Steve J. - 05, OH

B

94

70

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Radke, Robert A. - 01, MD/VA/DC

M, MM

70

45

Sadio, Mitchell - 01, NY Schmelzer, Frederick J. - 08, IL Scott, James M. - 08, SE Shafer, Clifford - 09, WV Shinkle, David S. - 04, IN/KY Silva, Howard - 04, CA Stephens, Harold W. - 07, CO/WY Stewart, William L. - 08, SE Stombaugh, George - 08, IL Stringer, Robert J. - 08, SE

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

63 90 80 86 70 91 87 95 80 87

29 71 44 53 20 67 67 73 56 59

Taketoshi, George - 21, IL Thames, J. C. - 08, SE

B TL, TW, MM

90 84

64 56

Vandermay, William J. - 02, MI Von Ruden, Gerald M. - 01, MN/ND/SD

B B

83 84

65 59

Warnecke, Marvin J. - 08, IL Watson, Howard E. - 05, OK//TX Wickersham, Forest L. - 04, IN/KY Williams, Erskin V. - 04, IN/KY Willoughby, William L. - 01, AB

PC B B B B

82 88 96 84 91

48 65 75 27 73

Zepf, Ronald J. - 05, NJ/DE/PA

B, CM, P

61

43

ARTICLE XIX OF THE IU CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THAT DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF A MEMBER'S DEATH. MEMBERS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY SHOULD UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOLLOWING ANY MAJOR LIFE CHANGES (MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DEATH OF A SPOUSE, ETC.).

IN MEMORIAM — JUNE

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

Death Benefit Claims for June 2022 Total Amount Paid

$133,900.00

Total Union Labor Life Claims

$0

Total Death Benefits

$133,900.00

Total Number of Claims

72

Average Age

84.83

Average Years of Membership

57.86

MEMBER - LOCAL UNION

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

Aerts, Sr., Arthur - 07, CO/WY Applegate, Sr., Kenneth M. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Atwood, Ernest R. - 01, UT

B B, CM, P TL

91 94 84

62 71 56

Bercheck, Frank A. - 05, OH Biermann, Oliver J. - 01, MO Bilbie, William H. - 02, MI Blanchette, Ronald - 21, IL Blue, Leonard - 01, MN/ND/SD Brunato, Mario - 02, BC

B B B B B TL

93 80 90 91 86 91

72 62 70 70 67 67

Caporale, Benito - 02, ON Carlson, Robert W. - 06, IL Collins, Roland W. - 08, SE

B B B

85 84 78

62 62 58

DiCiaccio, Cosmo - 03, NY Dove, Robert E. - 40, OH Driese, Werner M. - 34, WI

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

89 97 83

63 71 52

Ersing, James P. - 03, NY

B

62

36

Fagerquist, Harry W. - 21, IL Fewins, William J. - 03, CA

B B, M

73 91

55 70

Grammer, William E. - 06, IL

PC

79

51

Hamil, Charles R. - 08, SE Hermesch, Walter L. - 04, IN/KY Herren, Eugene E. - 18, OH/KY Hoffman, Bernard E. - 01, WI Hohlt, Donald F. - 04, IN/KY Hughes, Jr., Lucien H. - 08, IL

B B B, CH, PC B, M B B

99 93 89 88 85 80

71 74 55 43 24 55

Iwanicki, Anthony J. - 21, IL

B

89

64

Jackimowicz, James A. - 02, MI Jacobs, Richard - 02, MI

B, CM, M B

87 95

54 66

BRANCH of TRADE

AGE

YEARS of MEMBERSHIP

James, William M. - 02, ON Jerek, John G. - 08, OH Johnson, Roger R. - 01, MN/ND/SD Jolivet, Leroy - 03, CA

B B B B

91 88 80 98

70 64 53 68

Kelley, James R. - 55, OH Kiesewetter, Herbert J. - 06, IL Kuhl, Robert A. - 08, IL Kummet, Harold P. - 21, IL

B B B B, M

84 91 74 79

44 64 53 56

Lauria, Eugene W. - 02, MI Lenhart, Arthur W. - 06, OH Lupo, Donald M. - 21, IL

B, CM, M B PC

89 94 92

66 72 65

Masterson, Hugh - 01, CT McClelland, Edgel E. - 55, OH McDonald, Royce E. - 15, MO/KS/NE Mento, Salvatore - 01, NY Morrow, Melvin A. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Murray, Michael T. - 01, WA/AK

PC, B, P B B, M B B B, M, MM

57 81 77 86 92 82

30 52 41 66 70 58

O’Dell, Leon R. - 04, CA

B

85

67

Parent, Ronald W. - 05, NJ/DE/PA Park, Ronald A. - 01, NY Peterson, Robert G. - 01, OR/WA/ID/MT Primus, Jean B. - 01, PA/DE Proverbs, Jack A. - 08, OH Psomas, Anastasios - 21, IL

B, CM, P B CM M B B

73 85 91 87 84 90

41 68 53 69 66 48

Ruiz, David V. - 04, CA

TL

91

56

Sandona, George R. - 21, IL Sauer, Peter - 21, IL Showalter, Arlen P. - 09, PA Slapnicker, Frank E. - 05, OH Sparks, Richard D. - 03, IA Stanfill, James F. - 03, OH Stevenson, William A. - 04, IN/KY

B B B, M B B RE TL, TW

93 89 89 87 87 75 86

61 66 70 66 63 33 37

Tabion, David L. - 01, HI Taylor, George H. - 06, IL Thiede, William R. - 01, MN/ND/SD Thompson, Jeffrey L. - 01, MN/ND/SD Tincher, Robert E. - 06, IL Tizzone, Luciano A. - 02, NY/VT Totsky, Sr., Michael J. - 08, WI

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

71 84 80 72 84 85 78

25 56 56 53 53 59 49

Warnock, Dennis L. - 04, IN/KY Weithman, Carl L. - 40, OH Willis, James P. - 18, OH/KY

B B PC

75 84 75

47 66 47

Yezo, Michael J. - 04, NJ

B, CM

81

61

Zanatta, Marcello - 02, BC

B

86

55

ARTICLE XIX OF THE IU CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THAT DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF A MEMBER'S DEATH. MEMBERS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT THEY SHOULD UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION FOLLOWING ANY MAJOR LIFE CHANGES (MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, DEATH OF A SPOUSE, ETC.).

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