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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 3h

Check out our Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky’s new BRICKIN awesome truck!

#apprenticeship #BuildingTomorrowTogether #bricklaying #bricklayers #skilledtrades #BetterInAUnion

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 1d

Join LIVE at 10am ET today to hear the
@HELPCmteDems
to discuss registered #apprenticeship for future workforce: shorturl.at/RHKEs

#SkilledTrades
#BuildingTomorrowTogether
#BetterInAUnion

Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Full Committee Hearing on November 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

New Jerseyans have elected Mikie Sherrill the next Governor of New Jersey! The @NJAFLCIO and NJ union members worked hard to elect this strong champion of workers’ rights and unwavering fighter for working families.

Politico @politico.com · 1d

BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor.

She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.

Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

Congratulations to New Yorkers on electing Zohran Mamdani, the @nyclabor.bsky.social and @nysaflcio.bsky.social endorsed mayor-elect who will fight for an NYC where working people have power, dignity, and opportunity!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

Electing pro-worker judges is how Pennsylvanians win! Congrats to the @paafl-cio.bsky.social and PA working families for protecting the progress unions have fought for and won for working people for generations to come.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.

Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority

NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 1d

Congratulations to Californians and our @californialabor.bsky.social family for protecting their health care, their jobs, and their rights - by voting YES on Prop 50!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: California voters have approved a new U.S. House map designed to boost Democrats in 2026, aiming to blunt GOP changes elsewhere.

Follow AP for live updates.

Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power

One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 2d

Happy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Alex & William Gladstone Bigwolf are twin brothers and members of BAC Local 1 Washington/Alaska. Their grandfather Chester was the first Native American #bricklayer apprentice at BAC. Their dad Alex & uncle William are BAC retirees.

#BetterInAUnion

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 4d

The Union Labor Advisory Network is proud to recognize Sal Correa, Field Rep. of BAC Local7 NY/NJ, as an honoree for their Charitable Foundation’s Veterans Service Awards. Congratulations, brother Sal, for your dedicated service to our country & union! #veterans #BuildingTomorrowTogether

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 6d

Our training doors are always open to anyone who wants to learn about our trades!

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#bricklaying #skilledtrades #womenintrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether

Laying foundations: students explore masonry

On Wednesday, 24 students from Art Erbe's Construction Technology II and Construction Technology III classes enjoyed a fascinating, hands-on job shadow experience at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers ...

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 7d

If you’re shopping for candy to give out to all the frightening trick-or-treaters, make sure to use the exclusive list from @labor411.bsky.social to choose union-made!

#BuyUnion #Halloween2025 #1u

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 8d

Thank you, BAC ADC 1 of #IL, for visiting the jobsite of this renovation project being performed by proud members of BAC Local 2 #Michigan!

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BestHandsInTheBusiness #WorksiteWednesday

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 9d

Philip Groark, retired #bricklayer and 40-year member of BAC Local 21 IL, has turned his creative passion from #bricklaying to #art. You can see more of his work at groarkart.com

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 10d

Thank you, Missouri Women in Trades and
BAC ADC of Eastern Missouri, for giving women the opportunity to learn about great careers in the building trades!

#bricklaying #skilledtrades #womenintrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether #bacsisters

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 11d

A #restoration project beautifully done by our members of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD in Charleston, WV.

#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 13d

The Saint Charles High School students stopped by our ADC 1 of IL’s training center and learned to lay block and cut tile. The doors of our training centers are always open to those who want to learn about the trades!
#BuildingTomorrowTogether #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 14d

In case you missed the excitement of the 2025 BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest, check out the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners across 8 crafts: shorturl.at/3ViS3

#BetterInAUnion #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships #BestHandsInTheBusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 15d

This #WorksiteWednesday, we want to give a shout out to our members of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD working on the Westfield Country Club project.

#SkilledTrades #unionproud #besthandsinthebusiness #BuildingTomorrowTogether

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 17d

BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest breaks down career entry barriers for aspiring #masons: shorturl.at/vNKZi

#BestHandsIntheBusiness #SkilledTrades #BetterInAUnion #apprenticeships

Competition Breaks Down Career Entry Barriers for Aspiring Masons

More than 80 apprentices from across the U.S. and Canada squared off in the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest in Detroit.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 17d

A Gallup survey (shorturl.at/Yez0v) shows that most Americans lack “quality jobs.” Have you considered a trades job that provides quality training and a career path? Learn more about BAC and join us: bacweb.org/join-bac

Do you need a better job? Answer these five questions to find out.

Accounting for such metrics as schedule stability, advancement opportunities, and influence at work, few people have trades or careers that meet all their needs, a Gallup survey found.

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 19d

BAC ADC 1 of IL is exhibiting at Chicago Build 2025! Stop by their booth to see how we are #BuildingTomorrowTogether!

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 20d

Happy 160th Birthday to BAC!

#BuildingTomorrowTogether

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 20d

October is #NationalDepressionAwarenessMonth, and the IUBAC Member Assistance Program is here to help.

You can take a depression screening and learn more by clicking here: bacbenefits.org/map/map-now

#DepressionAwareness

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 21d

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 1 out of 4 #construction workers suffer from some level of hearing loss. #ListenUp and learn how to prevent hearing loss: shorturl.at/Pywra

#1uSafety

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · 23d

A great story of Brother Melvin Moore, who not only mastered the art of bricklaying, but also passed down his expertise to the younger generation: shorturl.at/hgsgK

#BetterInAUnion #BuildingTomorrowTogether

A Master Bricklayer Preserves His Craft

Melvin Moore, 75, teaches beginner "brickies" this age-old craft. His masonry work can be seen at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress and buildings at nearly all the major universities in Was...

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · Oct 5

In case you missed our last day of the #BAC2025Convention:

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#BuildingTomorrowTogether