On September 1, 2018, the International Union merged the five locals of South Dakota into Local 1 of Minnesota and North Dakota; our local union is now officially known as Local 1 of Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota.
As highlighted in the last quarterly newsletter, the MULE has arrived and is being used in Minnesota and North Dakota. This Masonry assisting tool was designed for Bricklayers to help us be more productive and to reduce stress and strain on the body of the Mason. Construction Robotics, the manufacturer of SAM and MULE, has worked with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers International Union in the research and development of this Masonry tool.
Members of BAC Local #1 can expect to receive a letter and beneficiary cards in the mail from us. These are being sent on behalf of American Income Life, who offers our members accidental life insurance. Please be aware that you do not have to fill out these cards to receive the free insurance. Only fill out these cards if you wish to designate a specific person as your beneficiary. If you do not designate anyone, the money would automatically pass to your estate. If you do decide to fill out the cards, you are also authorizing American Income Life to contact you further.
A Happy Labor Day to members, families and friends of Local 1! As a reminder, our office will be closed Monday, September 3rd in observance of the holiday.
