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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

11 Jul

Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Zoom

Come join us for our monthly Western Washington Chapter Meeting 

You are invited to our regular Zoom Chapter Meetings

13 Jul

16th Annual BAC Local 1 Golf Tournament

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Washington National Golf Club 

14330 SE Husky Way

Auburn, WA 98092

Registration starts at 7:00am

08 Aug

Chapter Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Zoom

Come join us for our monthly Western Washington Chapter Meeting 

You are invited to our regular Zoom Chapter Meetings

17 Aug

Local 1 Picnic @ Vasa Park

All Day

Please join us for some summertime family fun. More updates to come!

Get ready for the CHILLI CONTEST

21 Sep

BAC Local 1 Semi-Annual Union Meeting

11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us for our Semi- Annual Union Meeting @ the Hall. 

Start time is 11:00 AM

Recent Actions

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. 

MAP
PTSD Brain

June 2024: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may appear following a traumatic or deeply stressful event (such as exposure to death, violence, or other existential threats). Workers in the construction industry, including veterans, should be aware that support is available. BAC members (and their loved ones) who may have been exposed to trauma are encouraged to complete an online PTSD screening by clicking here or here. If you or a loved one have been negatively impacted by trauma, please contact BAC MAP at 1-833-MAP-TALK for further support. 

Read the report

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

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