Introducing BAC Local 1 IRA SELECT PROGRAM!

BAC LOCAL 1 IRA SELECT PROGRAM

BAC Local 1 is committed to helping you and your family members build toward financial security and retirement.  In addition to the BAC pension plan, members now have a new way to plan for their retirement savings.  For more detailed information, PDF icon click here to review a copy of our BAC Local 1 IRA Select Program.  Ready to get started? click here or call 763-273-5187 to speak to a financial advisor today.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Unemployment and Other Resources

Minnesota UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS and COVID-19

The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance program is ready to assist workers who can’t work, workers who have had their hours reduced, and workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 Cancelled Events

In light of the surrounding concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), BAC Local 1 MN/ND/SD has postponed ALL Chapter meetings, events, retiree events, Gold Card Dinners, and in-person negotiations until further notice. 

May  2020 Meetings/Events Cancelled: 

May 1 - Chapter #04 -SD Rapid City Meeting - Cancelled

May 2 - Chapter #15MN - NW MN Gold Card Dinner - Cancelled

May 4 - Chapter #8 - MN SE MN Meeting - Cancelled

May 6 - Duluth Area Retiree Coffee - Cancelled

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BAC member photos wanted for the BAC Journal!

The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers wants to feature members who are helping with the COVID-19 Pandemic  for the BAC Journal. 

They are seeking photos of local union members that are working at health care facilities, locals that have donated PPE, members that have volunteered to help, spouses or children of members working as Doctors, Nurses etc. We would like the Journal cover to show our Union members in a collage photo. 

BAC TRAINING CENTERS (Statewide) CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In light of the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the BAC Training Centers (Statewide) have closed due to the measures in place by the CDC, MDH, and DOL until further notice. 

Please feel free to reach out to the BAC Training Center Staff  directly at 763-404-8345 with any questions or concerns. We will keep you posted on any changes hope that you all stay safe and healthy. 

Respectfully,

BAC Local 1 Staff & BAC Training Center Staff

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Sullivan to become Executive Vice President of Bricklayer’s Union as Scarano Announces Retirement

Gerard Scarano has announced his plans to retire from the International Union Executive Board effective March 31, 2020, ending fifteen years of service as an International Union Officer, and decades of leadership within BAC at the Local and Regional level.  President Driscoll is pleased to announce that he will appoint Jeremiah Sullivan, Jr., to fulfill the remainder of Scarano’s term as Executive Vice President.  

BAC Local 1 - Suspending Jobsite Visits Until Further Notice

In light of the concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), BAC Local 1 MN/ND/SD will be suspending jobsite visits until further notice. We have information that the prime contractors on some sites are requesting that 3rd party visitors stay off the sites.

Please call your area rep for concerns and questions or call the hall  at 612-379-2966 and we will connect you with the agent in your area. Please check the local's website daily for updates and changes to meetings and events.

 

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