Recent News

2018 WOMEN BUILD NATIONS CONFERENCE

Bricklayers in the New York Times

Workers Overdose on the Job, and Employers Struggle to Respond

Recently, the New York Times published an article featuring Bricklayers and the struggle with the opioid epidemic within the workforce.  A version of this article appears on their official webpage and a full version was printed on Sept. 22, 2018, on Page BU1 of the New York edition with the headline: Overdosing on the Job. 

Minnesota Wild Ticket offer 2018-2019

The 2018-19 NHL season starts this week!  Here is a ticket offer for your members, friends and families.

South Dakota Merges with BAC Local 1

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.

MULE

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.

Beneficiary Cards Being Mailed Out

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.

National AFL-CIO Photoshoot

The National AFL-CIO is planning three photoshoots across the country for their mail program this fall – specifically focused on Union families. One of the locations will be Minnesota. They are looking to recruit Union families. The photos will be used nationwide, making this a great opportunity for members to help showcase their Union. The shoot will take place August 28-29, so please email [email protected] as soon as possible if you are interested.

Minnesota Primary Results

The results are in: check out the results of the 2018 MN Primary Election here. Mark your calendars now to vote in the general election on November 6, 2018! You can look up your state's registration requirements here.