Bricklayers Local 1 Washington and Alaska

BAC Local 1 WA/AK Chapter Meeting May 12th, 2022 @ 5:30 pm ZOOM registration link

Hi there,

BAC Local 1 WA/AK members you are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: May 12, 2022 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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WWMT Now Hiring Tile Instructor

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Job Title: BAC Local #1 WA Tile/Marble Instructor

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WWMT IS NOW HIRING PCC INSTRUCTOR

Job Title: BAC Local #1 WA PCC Instructor  Position Open until filled

Western Washington Masonry Trades (WWMT) invites applications from qualified tradespeople interested in sharing their skills with our apprentices to fill temporary positions as Instructors in our Pointer, Cleaner, Caulker Program.

The PCC Program includes installing the various mechanical set stone systems/Rain Screen, brick, block, coatings, waterproofing, cutting, grinding, cleaning, sealing, historical masonry procedures, best practices & much more.

WWMT NOW HIRING APPRENTICE COORDINATOR

Job Title: Fulltime Apprentice Coordinator (Position filled) 

 Western Washington Masonry Trades (WWMT) invites applications from qualified tradespeople interested in sharing their skills with our WWMT staff and BAC Local #1 WA/AK members to help retain and provide the most current training in all of our crafts.  

WA Cares Fund / Long Term Care

The WA Cares Fund is a new tax our members employed in Washington State will see deducted from their paychecks beginning January 1st, 2022. An overview of the WA Cares Fund can be found on their website at: http://www.wacaresfund.wa.gov/ . Please note that as a new law just starting to be implemented there may be changes over the next couple years as the implementation evolves.

This is a calculated tax and we estimate that most of our members will see an additional $9-$11 taken out of their weekly paychecks.

Charles "Bob" Iyall for Olympia Port Commissioner

The Management Committe of this Local is endorsing Mr. Iyall for Olympia Port Commissioner and urges all members for their support and vote. Bob Iyall is a (42) year member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 and supports living wage job opportunities. Mr. Iyall is a Nisqually Tribal Elder and the Chief Executive Officer of Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation where, in cooperation with the Board of Directors, he oversees the day-to-day management of all enterprises owned by the Nisqually Indian Tribe including the Nisqually Red Wind Casino.

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