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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

28 Jan

Addiction Recovery Meetings

7:00PM - 8:00PM

15208 52nd Ave S STE 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

Recovery Meetings at the Hall
Your Union cares about you and your journey. 💙

04 Feb

Addiction Recovery Meetings

7:00PM - 8:00PM

15208 52nd Ave S STE 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

Recovery Meetings at the Hall
Your Union cares about you and your journey. 💙

07 Feb

ACT Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers

7:00AM - 4:00PM

6737 CORSON AVE S. BLDG D SEATTLE WA 98108

 

11 Feb

Addiction Recovery Meetings

7:00PM - 8:00PM

15208 52nd Ave S STE 120

Tukwila, WA 98188

Recovery Meetings at the Hall
Your Union cares about you and your journey. 💙

12 Feb

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?

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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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BAC Apprentices Showcase Passion for the Craft at 2025 International Apprentice Contest

The future of the skilled trades was on full display at the 2025 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest, where 80 apprentices from the BAC showcased their talents in a bid to be crowned champions of their craft. 

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

For those living with a substance use disorder (SUD), January can be a time associated with reflection and visualization around a different future; a time for resolving to pursue treatment and recovery. 

Recovery is possible and support for BAC members and their loved ones is here. If you are looking to discuss the possibility of treatment for substance use, please contact BAC MAP by calling 1-833-MAP-TALK, M-F, 8am-7pm ET. 

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

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