BAC LOCAL 1 RESOURCES
BAC LOCAL UNION No. 1 CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS AND Rules of Order
The 
Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Order of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union No. 1 Minnesota was finalized in 2002.
BAC CODE OF CONDUCT
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 2005 Convention passed a resolution endorsing the following BAC Code of Conduct.
MEMBER PORTAL
Current members can log into or create an account on the member portal. Through the portal, you can review your membership data, upload forms, check-in when traveling, update your contact information, and more. Access the portal here.
BAC APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTER
The BAC Training Center is here to help you with all your training needs from Journeyworker Upgrades to Open Shop. Phone: 763-404-8345.
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS
The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers offers member assistance designed to provide crisis intervention, referral, and information services to active and retired BAC members and their families. Phone: 1-888-880-8222.
TRADE-RELATED RESOURCES
AFL-CIO
The National AFL-CIO gives you Legislative information on all states.
~Minneaota AFL-CIO
~North Dakota AFL-CIO
~South Dakota AFL-CIO
INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE
The International Masonry Institute (IMI) is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the contractors who employ those members. Through education, technical support, research and training the IMI works to provide a more efficient construction delivery system. Visit their website. Click here to learn more.
MN/ND/SD Regional Director: Mark Swanson
Phone: 612-840-8695
Email: [email protected]
Have you checked out their masonry webinar education series? Click here to learn more.
MINNESOTA BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
The Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council is the advocate voice for unionized construction workers in Minnesota. Fifty thousand members strong, the Minnesota Building Trades has provided leadership and advocacy for construction workers in Minnesota for 60 years. Phone: 651-287-9999.
MINNESOTA CONCRETE & MASONRY CONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION
Formed in 1964, the Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association is a nonprofit trade association comprised of over one hundred concrete and masonry contractors and related companies doing business in Minnesota. For more information contact Mark Severson at [email protected] or call 651-293-0892. Visit www.mcmca.com for more information.
Construction Industry Labor & Employers Council (CILEC)
Construction is vital to Minnesota’s success, and is growing faster than any other sector of the economy. Today it is a $16 billion industry that directly supports more than 130,000 jobs. By ensuring more projects pay competitive wages, maintain high standards of safety and craftsmanship, and support best-in-class career training, Minnesota’s trade unions and signatory contractors aren’t just building our infrastructure—they are building a stronger Minnesota. For more information click here.
FUND OFFICES
BRICKLAYER AND TROWEL TRADES INTERNATIONAL PENSION FUND & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH FUND
These funds are part of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers. You can visit the site. Click here to learn more.
Contact International Pension Fund
620 F Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-783-3788
Toll Free: 1-888-880-8222
Fax: 202-347-7339
Please provide your name, IU membership number, and mailing address when requesting information via email.
Request a Pension Estimate: [email protected]
Request a Change of Beneficiary Form: [email protected]
Payroll Requests: [email protected]
Request Electronic Deposit: [email protected]
Request a Model QDRO: [email protected]
Request a copy of the Summary Plan Description booklet: [email protected]
ZENITH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS
Zenith is this Local's third party administrator of benefits. Visit their site or call them at 651-256-1801 for information on health, pension, HRA, vacation fund, and hours.
HEALTH RESOURCES
BAC MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
Did you know that BAC members have access to free, confidential help around personal problems that interfere with home or work life such as mental health or substance abuse concerns? The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is currently launching an anti-opioid abuse education, awareness, prevention, and intervention campaign. View more and contact MAP here. Your call is completely confidential and free.
MAP is a part of the International Union and offers free, confidential assistance around personal problems that affect work or home life, including mental health and substance abuse problems. MAP helps members with comprehensive treatment referral packages tailored to individuals and can guide members from the start of the help-seeking process. Phone: 1-888-880-8222. Newly available, the Member Assistance Progam has started offering monthly updates with MAP Now, highlighting monthly health concerns. View the current and past monthly updates by clicking here.
T.E.A.M.
651-642-0182
Toll free: 1-800-634-7710
T.E.A.M. is dedicated to the MN/ND/SD Bricklayers and Allied Craftworks to improve quality of life by offering counseling and resources at no cost to members and their families. T.E.A.M. counselors are available by phone 24/7 or at scheduled face-to-face confidential counseling appointments to address alcohol or drug concerns, behavioral challenges such as gambling or over-spending, family and parenting issues, legal and financial questions, job-related problems and personal/emotional difficulties.
FARE FOR ALL
Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store that sells packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices. Everyone and anyone can shop at Fare For All across 30+ pop-up sites in the Twin Cities and Great MN. Visit thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all/ for additional information, such as where to find a sale, how to sign up for reminder emails, and answers to frequently asked questions. Phone: 763-450-3860.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
BUILDING TRADES CREDIT UNION
Located in Maple Grove, MN. Phone: 763-315-3888. For more information on the Building Trades Credit Union, click here. To apply for a loan, click here.
UNION CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Mission: Eliminate the adversarial culture of workers’ compensation claim administration; improve the delivery of wage-replacement benefits and the quality of medical care to injured union members; return injured workers to their pre-injury job quickly; reduce the costs of insurance for union contractors thereby increasing their competitiveness. Phone: (952) 854-0795.
INSURANCE & MORTGAGE
ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP (AAG)
AAG provides education and financial planning assistance to union members and their families. With over 25 years of experience working with unions, AAG works to take the burden of financial planning off the shoulders of hard-working individuals by helping them grow their wealth and protect their assets, all with no required minimums. Specialties include financial and estate planning, investment management, life and long-term care insurance, and 401(k), 403(b) and pension assistance. To learn more, visit AAG or call them at 612-388-6132.
SENIOR CARE NAVIGATION
In collaboration with the Advanced Advisor Group (AAG) and ELS, the Senior Care Navigation program provided by Lifesprk is an easy-to-use 24/7 personal concierge service for all senior care needs and issues. BAC members and their families can access a broad range of proactive support and planning as well as navigation, connection to reliable resources and advocacy, all from a single phone call. The free service enables members’ health care dollars to go further, and is available to all members wherever they call home. To access the navigation service, call toll-free 855-345-3317 or sign-up online for ongoing support.
NOTE: Advanced Advisor Group and ELS are separate entities under common control and are not affiliated with Lifesprk or BAC.
TWIN CITY UNDERWRITERS
Twin City Underwriters can help you choose an insurance plan and guide you through the process of making changes as well. Visit their website, call them at 651-488-0172, or email at [email protected].
UNION LABOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Union Labor Life Insurance Company serves BAC members, retirees, and their families with flexible supplemental life, accident, and hospital insurance to help increase the financial security and added peace of mind they deserve. Check out their website to apply. Phone: 1-800-431-5425.
UNIONPLUS INSURANCE, MORTGAGE, AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS
View available benefits and programs for union members on the UnionPlus website. Phone: 800-472-2005.
UNITED WAY MORTGAGE COUNSELING
United Way can help you get a mortgage counselor that can advocate on your behalf and assist you with possible options. Greater Twin Cities United Way: (612) 340-7400 .
OTHER
UNION SPORTSMEN’S ALLIANCE
A hunting and fishing community exclusively for AFL-CIO union members, retirees, and their families. Sign up online and become a member now! Phone: 877-872-2211.
