Organized in 1864, we are theBricklayers Local 1, and the first Labor Union and Local of any trade west of the Mississippi River. The Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Administrative Council of Eastern Missouri represents Local 1 of Missouri bricklayers, stone, pointers/cleaners/caulkers and marble masons, and Local 18 of Missouri tilesetters, terrazzo and mosaic workers.
We take pride in the fact that we've built St. Louis, and that our leadership has taken care of the membership of this Union for more than 150 years, and will continue to do so for many more.
Did you know that the IMTEF recently introduced Maternity and Childcare benefits for our Members? These programs are another great step toward making high-paying construction jobs with great benef
One of the benefits of being a Member of the ADC of Eastern Missouri is your free membership with the Midwest Coalition of Labor, and all the great benefits that come with it!
On Thursday, February 3, 2023, the ADC Officers were joined by our late Pension Director Gary Juenger's family to present scholarship awards to our first group of recipients. Each applicant submitted an essay along with their application paperwork for the Officers to review, and each applicant beautifully described what their parent's Membership in this Union has provided their family.
Members with 25 Years of Service: Local 01MO: Alan Kuhn, Jason Christian, Mark Zidich, and Gary Douglas, shown receiving his 25-year pin from ADC Director Brian Jennewein and ADC Secretary-Treasurer Mike Fox.
We invite you and your family to join us at your ADC Union Hall for our Annual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 20, from 11am-3pm. There will be food, drinks, and activities for everyone, as well as exciting attendance prizes.
Are you interested in becoming a Signatory Contractor with Bricklayers Local 1 or Tile, Marble, & Terrazzo Workers Local 18? Then check out the IMI's upcoming Aspiring Contractor Program. The 5-day virtual course will be held April 10-14 from 7-9 p.m. ET to give anyone the tools they need to successfully establish a Union Contracting company. The program covers all the basics for getting started, from creating a business plan, to financing options, registering a company, and beyond.
