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BAC: Best Hands in The Business

Since 1889, we have been representing skilled craftworkers in the masonry trowel trades in Washington and Alaska. Our members include bricklayers, stone and marble masons, tile setters, terrazzo workers, pointer/cleaner/caulkers, refractory workers, countertop installers, shop workers, and tile/marble/terrazzo finishers. 

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Upcoming Events

12 Jun

Organizing Committee (OC)

4:30PM - 5:30PM

15208 52nd Ave S Suite 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

Interested in what Organizing is? Want to be involved with your Union?

12 Jun

BAC Local 1 WA/AK Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Hi there,

10 Jul

Organizing Committee (OC)

4:30PM - 5:30PM

15208 52nd Ave S Suite 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

Interested in what Organizing is? Want to be involved with your Union?

10 Jul

BAC Local 1 WA/AK Monthly Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Hi there,

12 Jul

BAC Local 1 Golf Tourney 2025

7:00AM - 4:00PM
Golf 2025 Flyer

All proceeds will be donated to the BAC Women’s Committee & American Lake Veteran’s Golf Course.

Recent Actions

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Attend the Next Virtual Chapter Meeting

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Monthly besides March and September are in-person only )

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2vqjwiHtGiJ43F5nNVOqaX-cfoawco 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

If you are having trouble with this link, please contact Lowell Glodowski: at lglodowski@bacnorthwest.org

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the BAC is here to help. With a vision of increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and promoting care and recovery, the Bricklayers' Member Assistance Program (MAP) has the goal of protecting the mental health and wellbeing interests of all BAC members and their loved ones.

Click the link to register for an important fireside chat style conversation between three BAC local leaders and the Director of the BAC Member Assistance Program on the topic of construction worker mental health. The live virtual event is being held on May 19, 2025 at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific

BAC MAP is a resource that can help members and their loved ones address their mental health needs, allowing for opportunities to lead happier, more fulfilling, and peaceful lives. To connect with BAC MAP, please call 1-833-MAP-TALK, M-F, 8am-7pm ET.

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Check out the International Union's Instagram to see BAC brothers and sisters from across North America at work, school, and in action. Get up-to-date BAC and labor news, benefit promotions, and other content. 

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Union women earn 33% more than women working without the support of union representation

Common Sense Economics

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