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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

14 Nov

Organizing Committee (OC)

5:00PM - 5:30PM

15208 52nd Ave S Suite 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

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

14 Nov

Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Union Hall

Come join us for our monthly Western Washington Chapter Meeting 

12 Dec

Organizing Committee (OC)

5:00PM - 5:30PM

15208 52nd Ave S Suite 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

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

12 Dec

Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Union Hall

Come join us for our monthly Western Washington Chapter Meeting 

09 Jan

Organizing Committee (OC)

5:00PM - 5:30PM

15208 52nd Ave S Suite 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

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

Recent Actions

MAP
October 2024: National Depression Awareness Month

October: National Depression Awareness Month

Depression (formally called a depressive disorder) is a common mental health condition impacting millions of people each year. Many individuals do not recognize the symptoms or gravity of depression, leading to missed opportunities to get connected to treatment and prolongment of needless or excessive suffering. Depression can create challenges in all areas of life, including at work and at home. Prevalence rates are thought to be elevated amongst construction workers, making education and awareness all the more important. The IUBAC Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to support all members and their loved ones who may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Help is available by calling 1-833-MAP-TALK, M-F, 8am-7pm ET. 

Heat Safety
heat safety

Stay Safe In The Heat

BAC members across the country regularly work in conditions outdoors in direct sunlight or in enclosed spaces that are not climate-controlled. This leads construction workers to suffer from heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, death.

Before working in extreme heat, review the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) checklists: Overall Heat-Illness Prevention Program Checklist for Construction and Daily Heat-Illness Prevention Checklist for Construction

OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on heat hazards and provides resources to keep workers safe. 

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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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