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Welcome to the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota website.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota represents craftworkers in the trowel trades throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Our more than 3,500 members provide quality craftsmanship as:

  • Bricklayers and Blocklayers
  • Stone/Marble/Cement Masons
  • Tile Layers and Tile Finishers
  • Terrazzo Workers
  • Pointers/Cleaners/Caulkers
  • Concrete Products Specialists
  • Marble Shopworkers and Materials Handlers
  • BAC Local 1 MN/ND was chartered in 2004 by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC). The oldest charter was granted to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1882. Founded in 1865, IUBAC is one of the oldest, most respected and highly skilled trade unions in the United States and Canada.

    Today’s BAC members are carrying on this proud tradition of craft excellence and union solidarity started by our founders. With our steadfast focus on fair wages, exceptional benefits, safe working conditions and teamwork coupled with our enduring commitment to exceptional workmanship, we will remain the industry leader for decades to come.

    This website will help you discover more about the crafts, provide access to our quarterly newsletter and learn about our training programs. Just click on any of the items on the left to access specific information, or on “Links” to reach related organizations. If you don’t find what you want, just click “Contact Us” to send us an email. If there is something you’d like to see here, please let us know.

    Michael J. Cook
    President/Secretary-Treasurer
    Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
    Local Union 1 Minnesota/North Dakota


    • Labor Care Health Fair is scheduled for May 5, 2012 at Target Field. Follow the links below to get more information.
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    • Locked-Out Sugar Workers Continue to Call for Contract Talks. Solidarity remains strong among 1,300 locked-out workers at American Crystal Sugar Co. as they fight for a fair contract to reward their hard work. Click Here for full story and how you can help.
    • Look for current information on our legislative issues that are pending in the Minnesota and North Dakota House and Senate.
    • The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 2005 Convention passed a resolution endorsing the following BAC Code of Conduct: Click Here
    • We have a new page! Visit Help For Our Members for links and information can could help you.


    OFFICE HOURS
    6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Monday thru Friday

    Telephone 612-379-2966
    Outstate 1-800-257-8636