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Election Day Is Tomorrow: Make Your Plan Now!

The wages, pensions, and safety rules we rely on don’t protect themselves. They are set by the people we put in office, and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, we’re asking every member to vote for candidates who back the trades.

Our union has endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate. Brown fought to pass the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of over a million union workers and retirees. He’s supported our right to organize and bargain, and he’s shown up for working people when it counted. He’s stood with us, and we’re standing with him.

We’re also standing with Amy Acton for Governor and Brian Poindexter for Congress. Both Brian and Amy have proven themselves as candidates who, when in office, will stand with unions.

Don’t stop at the top of the ticket. State lawmakers and local officials decide on prevailing wage, apprenticeship funding, and project labor agreements, all of which put work in our hands.

Know where you’re going. If you’re on a jobsite or working long hours tomorrow, figure out now when you’ll get to the polls so the day doesn’t get away from you. Find your polling location below.

Ohio: https://www.ohiosos.gov/directories/find-my-polling-location

West Virginia: https://apps.sos.wv.gov/Elections/voter/FindMyPollingPlace

Kentucky: https://elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/Polling-Locations.aspx

Maryland: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch

Talk to your crew, bring a coworker, and make sure your family has a plan too.

See you at the polls.

Want some reminders of why we’re backing Sherrod? Click the videos below to watch testimonials from BAC retirees, Mike Collins and Paul Moore.

Watch Mike’s video below:

Watch Paul’s video below:

IMI and Ohio State Students Get Hands-On With Masonry

On Saturday, October 31, IMI hosted its annual student workshop with The Ohio State University in Columbus, giving architecture students the chance to work directly with masonry materials and test out ideas for their upcoming design projects.

The workshop is one piece of a partnership between IMI and the University that now spans more than 20 years. Each year, IMI also guest lectures the class on masonry materials and assemblies and sponsors a Masonry Design Competition.

Students are given design parameters with masonry as the primary material and must produce a design board that includes a project description, building elevations, wall sections, and a materials list. Many students bring photos from the workshop onto their boards to show how their ideas took shape in the hands-on setting.

A panel of five practicing architects judges the submissions on use of materials, correctness of elements, graphic quality, design clarity, creativity, and constructability of the assembly. The top four projects receive scholarships and prizes from IMI.

Holiday Parties Coming!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And with that comes BAC Local 23 holiday cheer! Check out the list of holiday party times and locations. More TBD!

BAC 23 Akron Christmas Party
Dec. 4, 2026 @ 6pm
Akron Union Hall
908 1/2 N. Main St, Akron, OH

BAC 23 North Shore Christmas Party
Dec. 11, 2026 @ 6pm
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence
6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH

BAC 23 Tri-State & Ashland KY Christmas Party
Dec. 12, 2026 @ 6pm
Ashland Highlands Museum
1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY

BAC Local 23 Northeast Christmas Party
Dec. 15, 2026 @ 6pm
Operating Engineers Local 66 Hall
291 McClurg Rd. Boardman, OH

BAC 23 Canton Christmas Party
Dec. 17, 2026 @ 6pm
618 High Ave., Ste. 11 Canton, OH

BAC 23 West Virginia Christmas Party
Dec. 22, 2026 @ 6pm
Northern West Virginia Union Hall
19 Middletown Rd, Whitehall, WV

Job Opportunities

Mosser Constrution

Mosser Construction is looking for concrete finishers in the Bowling Green/Toledo area. The rate is $38.67 an hour with a total package of $65.65. If interested contact Tim Linder at (419) 341-1353 or tlinder@mossergrp.com.

IMI Bricklaying Instructor

Teaching Position available for IMI Bricklaying Instructor at the LBJ Job Corps center in Franklin, NC. Will need to submit a resume.

  • Full-Time Position 2080 Hours a Year
  • Local CBA Wages and Benefits Paid
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • 2 Weeks Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Federal Holidays

If interested, please contact Jonas Elmore:  Jelmore@imiweb.org

Photos Of The Week

 Ohio State architecture students work with masonry materials at the annual IMI/OSU Student Workshop in Columbus on October 31.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-11-02T21:36:12+00:00November 2, 2026|Elections, Endorsement, Holidays, Job Opportunities, Students|0 Comments
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Election Day is next Tuesday! Make a plan and vote.

The wages, pensions, and safety rules we rely on don’t protect themselves. They are set by the people we put in office, and this year we’re asking every member to vote for candidates who back the trades.

Our union has endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate. Brown fought to pass the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of over a million union workers and retirees. He’s supported our right to organize and bargain, and he’s shown up for working people when it counted. He’s stood with us, and we’re standing with him.

Don’t stop at the top of the ticket. State lawmakers and local officials decide on prevailing wage, apprenticeship funding, and project labor agreements – all of which put work in our hands.

Confirm your registration and polling place at your state’s Secretary of State website. If you’re working long hours or traveling for a job, look into early or absentee voting before the deadlines hit.

Talk to your crew, bring a coworker, and make sure your family has a plan too.

See you at the polls.

Holiday Parties Coming!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And with that comes BAC Local 23 holiday cheer! Check out the list of holiday party times and locations. More TBD!

BAC 23 Akron Christmas Party
Dec. 4, 2026 @ 6pm
Akron Union Hall
908 1/2 N. Main St, Akron, OH

BAC 23 North Shore Christmas Party
Dec. 11, 2026 @ 6pm
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence
6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH

BAC 23 Tri-State & Ashland KY Christmas Party
Dec. 12, 2026 @ 6pm
Ashland Highlands Museum
1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY

BAC Local 23 Northeast Christmas Party
Dec. 15, 2026 @ 6pm
Operating Engineers Local 66 Hall
291 McClurg Rd. Boardman, OH

BAC 23 Canton Christmas Party
Dec. 17, 2026 @ 6pm
618 High Ave., Ste. 11 Canton, OH

BAC 23 West Virginia Christmas Party
Dec. 22, 2026 @ 6pm
Northern West Virginia Union Hall
19 Middletown Rd, Whitehall, WV

Columbus Crew Tickets for Halloween Night! Get Yours Before They Run Out!

The Local has 50 tickets to the Columbus Crew game on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, and we want our Columbus members there!

Tickets include access to the party deck and food, and it’s Fan Appreciation Night, so expect a great atmosphere. Bring your Halloween spirit.

Tickets are first come, first served. To claim one, contact Joshua Moss, Director of Organizing, at jmoss@bac23.org.

Tickets will be sent through the Columbus Crew app, so please download it before reaching out. Once you’ve claimed a ticket, we’ll transfer it straight to your account.

Hope to see you there

Job Opportunities

Mosser Constrution

Mosser Construction is looking for concrete finishers in the Bowling Green/Toledo area. The rate is $36.31 on the check with a $59.56 total package. If interested contact Tim Linder at (419) 341-1353 or tlinder@mossergrp.com.

IMI Bricklaying Instructor

Teaching Position available for IMI Bricklaying Instructor at the LBJ Job Corps center in Franklin, NC. Will need to submit a resume.

  • Full-Time Position 2080 Hours a Year
  • Local CBA Wages and Benefits Paid
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • 2 Weeks Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Federal Holidays

If interested, please contact Jonas Elmore:  Jelmore@imiweb.org

BAC Local 23 Halloween Events and Giving Back!
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Get Involved!

Halloween is right around the corner and the season of giving is coming soon! BAC Local 23 has partnered with many different organizations to put on some fun Halloween events for the kids as well as opportunities for members to give back. Check out the list below and if you have any questions reach out to Dave Greer at dgreer@bac23.org.

Trunk-Or-Treats

  • Tonight, Monday October 26: Trunk-or-Treat in Valley View from 5:00 until 7:00
  • Wednesday, October 28: Trunk-or-Treat in Mentor from 5:00 until 7:00

Pantry Drive

  • Local 23’s North Shore Chapter is collecting hygiene products, cold-weather clothing, and non-perishable food for the Cabrini House Pantry in Cleveland and St. Bede’s Helping Hands Pantry in Mentor. The Local will match every dollar donated. Drop off donations at the union hall or with a field rep by November 17.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Local 23’s Blood Drive is officially scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley View Hall, located at 9525 Sweet Valley Drive, Valley View, OH 44125. We are looking for 50 members to sign up as donors. If you are interested in donating, please email or text Field Rep. Dave Greer at (440) 752-2821 or dgreer@bac23.org to reserve your spot.

Photo Of The Week

 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Southwest Chapter Retirees Breakfast last week!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-10-27T12:51:57+00:00October 27, 2026|Elections, Endorsement, Holidays, Job Opportunities, Sports|0 Comments
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Sherrod Brown: He’s Our Guy

When the Great Recession hit, union pension funds took a beating, including our own in Columbus and Akron. Most politicians gave working families little more than sympathy. Sherrod Brown gave us a fight.

He wrote the Butch Lewis Pension Relief Act to protect our pensions, and he kept pushing for years until it became law. Because of Sherrod, Local 23 members in Akron and Columbus can count on receiving every dollar they earned.

He stood with us. Now we’re standing with him. That’s why BAC Local 23 is working to send Sherrod Brown back to the Senate.

Click the image below to watch a video from BAC retiree Mike Collins about why he’s standing with Sherrod.

New Signatory Contractors Joining BAC!

Please welcome Owner and Estimator Charlie and Brandi Leaisure as they became Local 23’s newest Signatory Restoration Contractor on October 8!

They hit the ground running with several projects in the Tri-State Chapter including the Historic Coal Exchange Building in Downtown Huntington WV.  Both Charlie and Brandi are no stranger to the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union and IMI, and Charlie wanted to take it to the next level of Masonry Restoration and partner up with Local 23.  At the moment Advanced Masonry has 11 Union Members actively working and looking to add more to their Team.

BAC Local 23 also welcomed signatory contractor Mechanical Contracting Services, owner James Smith, earlier this month.

North Shore Softball Team Wins The Building Trades Tournament!

Local 23 is hitting it out of the park! The North Shore chapters softball team took out the Ironworkers 20 to 10 to capture the Cleveland Building Trades Tournament Championship.

From left to right: Johnny Rogers, Travis Smith, Kyle Farkas, Will Thompson, Billy Curtain, Adam Lacey, Danny Curtain, Wayne Naida, Donnie Murray, and Rob Casto.

Job Opportunities

Midwest Contracting is currently looking for Masonry Foreman. If you are interested please contact Pat Nawrocki (419-409-0691) or Doug Huss (419-654-8878).

Photo Of The Week

 LMR working at Shaker Woodbury school!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-10-20T13:45:37+00:00October 20, 2026|Endorsement, Job Opportunities, Signatory Contractors, Sports|0 Comments
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Former Vice Chairperson Justin Gartrell Expelled from BAC Local 23 and the International Union

On October 8, 2026, the International Union Executive Board permanently expelled Justin Gartrell from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Gartrell, who had served as Local 23 Vice Chairperson, no longer holds any office or membership in BAC Local 23 or the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers.

Earlier this year, Local 23 members filed charges against Gartrell with the International. After an independent investigation and a trial on August 1, the Executive Board found that while serving as an officer, Gartrell:

  • Publicly praised and promoted efforts to get members to quit the Union and stop paying dues.
  • Secretly recorded a confidential Local 23 leadership meeting and shared it with someone outside the Union who is actively working against us.
  • Used his position and relationships as an officer to set up a meeting with the outsider and one of our longtime signatory contractors to promote anti-Local 23 efforts.

He was notified of the trial and given every opportunity to defend himself, but chose not to participate.

“Holding an elected position comes with responsibility, and that responsibility has to mean something. Justin was elected by members who trusted him to do what was right, to represent them honestly, and put our union ahead of himself. If you accept the privilege to represent our membership, your loyalty should be to the members and the union, not to another individual who is working with an anti-union organization to destroy this union. If you use the position the members entrusted you with to do someone else’s bidding, then you have to answer for those actions. If you’re going to hold other people accountable, you have to be willing to accept accountability yourself. Justin betrayed the trust of the people who put him in office, and there had to be consequences. That’s what accountability means,” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

“This isn’t about personal differences or settling scores. It’s about the responsibility that comes with leadership and the obligation to put the interests of the membership first. The members deserved an officer who would stand up for their union, protect its integrity, and act in the best interests of the organization, not an officer who would allow someone else’s interests to undermine it,” Musacchio said.

“This was never about disagreement,” said Secretary-Treasurer Noah Carmichael. “Members are always free to question and criticize their leaders, and that’s part of what makes a union strong. What Mr. Gartrell did was different. He used the trust that came with his office to work against the very Brothers and Sisters he had sworn to serve.”

Local 23 Vice Chairman Joshua Moss, who presented one of the charges at trial, said: “This case is about an elected officer who chose loyalty to a man who is tearing down this Union over loyalty to the members who elected him. This is not a case about one bad decision or a lapse in judgment. It’s a pattern, repeated, deliberate and ongoing, of an elected officer using his position, influence and access to help a man who is working with the national Right-to-Work Foundation to undermine the Local that keeps our contractors signatory and the solidarity that keeps our pensions solvent.”

After receiving the verdict, Local 23 President Musacchio called an emergency Management Committee meeting where they unanimously voted to fill the vacancy per the newly ratified constitution with Brother Joseph Harrison.

Read the IU Executive Board Order here.

Photos Of The Week

Joseph Harrison being sworn in as the new Vice Chairperson for BAC Local 23

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-10-13T13:49:12+00:00October 13, 2026|Local 23 Leadership|0 Comments
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Sherrod Brown: He’s Our Guy

When no one else would help us, Sherrod Brown fought to save BAC pensions.

That’s why BAC Local 23 is standing with Sherrod Brown.

When the Great Recession crippled union pension funds—including our own Columbus and Akron pensions—most politicians offered workers nothing but a few empty words of sympathy. But Sherrod Brown stepped up.

He introduced the Butch Lewis Pension Relief Act to save our pensions, and he didn’t quit fighting for years until he got the law passed. Now, thanks to Sherrod, Local 23 members in Akron and Columbus know they’ll get everything they earned in retirement.

And that’s why BAC Local 23 is fighting to send Sherrod Brown back to the Senate.

Click below to see the video from Paul Moore, a retired bricklayer whose pension was saved by the Butch Lewis Act.

Remembering Joseph DeFuria, 78 Year Member

On September 8, 2026, Local 23 Northeast, Youngstown (formerly Local 8), lost a great member, Joseph DeFuria, at the age of 100.

A World War II veteran, Joseph was a 78-year member of our union and had a 43-year career in the trade. On October 24, 2022, we had the honor of presenting him with his 75-year membership award, attended by his son, Dennis DeFuria, along with then Regional Field Representative Jeremy Rivas and President Lee Kurtz.

Joseph receiving his 75-Year Award

Job Opportunities

Now Hiring: Valentine Contractors Seeking Bricklayers

Valentine Contractors is looking to add bricklayers to their team. Family owned and operated since 1970, Valentine offers year-round work, with Saturdays worked every week. Most of their jobs are located in the greater Cleveland area and surrounding communities. Members interested in employment should contact Jim Valentine at 330-685-5031 or Mike Bichsel at 330-257-1793.

Photo Of The Week

 James Delong (L) celebrating 25 years of service with his son Keith Delong and wife Rondelle. Keith is a first-year apprentice. This picture was taken at Corcoran’s 50-Year Anniversary Pig Roast.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-10-06T12:47:48+00:00October 6, 2026|Endorsement, In Memoriam, Job Opportunities|0 Comments
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Welcome, D&S Masonry and Concrete LLC!

We’re proud to welcome our newest signatory contractor, D&S Masonry and Concrete LLC, owned by members Don Garner and Shawn Crowe.

Don and Shawn both came from a nonunion contractor, and once they saw firsthand the value and benefits of union membership, they didn’t just join; they took it a step further by starting a union company of their own.

Their story shows what solidarity can build: better wages, better benefits, and a stronger future for everyone on the job. Please join us in congratulating Don and Shawn and wishing D&S Masonry and Concrete great success!

Local 23 is Giving Back!
Blood Drive and Food Pantry: How You Can Get Involved

Food Pantry

Local 23’s North Shore Chapter is going strong! Local 23 is partnering with Holy Redeemer Church’s Cabrini House Pantry in Cleveland and St. Bede’s Helping Hands Pantry in Mentor to help support working families and neighbors in need.

Both pantries gratefully accept monetary donations, but they’re also in need of essential items, including:

  • Hygiene products: Body wash, shampoo, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, mouthwash, shaving cream, and razors.
  • Cold-weather clothing: Coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, long underwear, and blankets.
  • Non-perishable food: Canned soup, vegetables, fruit, tuna (easy-open cans preferred), boxed mashed potatoes, boxed rice, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, noodles, and ramen.

Do you want to double your impact? BAC Local 23 is pledging to match any monetary donation to the drive – that means you can DOUBLE your money. Donate $10 –> $20 goes to the drive.

Members can drop off donations at the union hall or give them to one of our field representatives. We will be accepting donations through November 13, at which time everything collected will be delivered to the pantries.

Blood Drive

Local 23’s Blood Drive is officially scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley View Hall, located at 9525 Sweet Valley Drive, Valley View, OH 44125.

We are looking for 50 members to sign up as donors. If you are interested in donating, please email or text Field Rep. Dave Greer at (440) 752-2821 or dgreer@bac23.org to reserve your spot.

Giving blood is a simple way to put union solidarity into action. Every donation can help a patient in need – from someone recovering from an accident to a family facing a serious illness. When we come together as a union, we have the power to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthen the community we call home.

Trunk or Treat/Haunted Hall: Two Fun-Filled Nights For Local 23 Families!

Halloween is just around the corner, and Local 23 is opening its doors for two nights of family fun! Our Trunk or Treat / Haunted Hall events are a great chance for members, families, and friends to get together, enjoy the season, and celebrate the union family we share.

Kids can trick-or-treat their way through a lineup of decorated trunks and then brave the Haunted Hall, if they dare! Costumes are encouraged for kids and grown-ups alike, so dust off your best disguise and come ready for a frightfully good time.

We’re hosting two events so members on both sides of town can join in:

  • Monday, October 26, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
    Valley View Hall, 9525 Sweet Valley Drive, Valley View
  • Wednesday, October 28, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
    9437 Hamilton Drive, Mentor

Whether you’ve got trick-or-treaters at home or you just want to enjoy the Halloween spirit with your union brothers and sisters, everyone is welcome. Bring the whole family, grab a friend, and come celebrate with us!

Photo Of The Week

Photo from the IMI Augmented Reality Workshop in Columbus! Photo credit: Dave Burke for SOM

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-09-29T13:05:09+00:00September 29, 2026|Community, Family Event, Signatory Contractors|0 Comments
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BAC Local 23 Reestablishes Its Presence in Columbus with BACk Yard Bash

What a weekend, Local 23! On Saturday, Local 23 welcomed contractors, bricklayers, tilesetters and more to a community event in Columbus, meant to reintroduce the union to the area and generate interest about BAC and everything a union job has to offer.

“Saturday was a fantastic representation of our union and everything we have to offer Columbus and our community. Families from all walks of life came together to learn about the union and how we can be a pillar in this community. It’s about bringing people together, having conversations about our collective future, and spreading the word about what we do. We’re here to stay, and we want Columbus families and craftworkers to know it,” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

From face painting to tasty eats and a Buckeye football victory, everyone had a great time on Saturday. Check out a recap video below!

BAC Organizing Convention:
Building Our Union’s Future!

Over the last week, organizers from around the International Union gathered in Columbus to take part in the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Annual Organizing Convention, hosted this year in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus was chosen this year because the International recognized Local 23’s commitment to grow and foster that market.

The first half of the week was spent in sessions covering organizing strategy, member engagement, and field tactics. The second half was spent out in the field, hitting job sites and leaving no stone unturned as organizers put those lessons directly into practice.

Local 23’s Danny Musacchio participated in a panel discussing Field Work Logistics, alongside Matt Stafford, IU Organizing Director, and Jeremy Rivas, IU North Central Regional Director.

“The tools and practices we learned last week at the organizing conference will strengthen our ability to keep doing right by our members. Every person on Local 23’s staff is focused on one thing: serving our members and improving their lives through this union. Part of how we do that is by learning and adapting. The potential for growth in the capital city is unprecedented, the impact our efforts will have on our members, their community and future collective bargaining, will eventually rival many major markets in the country,” said Musacchio.

“Thanks to the hard work of our organizers, from Local 23 and the International, every single non-union contractor in this city now knows that BAC is here, and we’re not going anywhere,” Musacchio added.

International Masonry Institute Aspiring Contractor Program

Our upcoming Aspiring Contractor Program is an excellent opportunity for any members who have expressed interest in starting their own businesses.

The 5-day virtual course, held October 12-16 from 7-9 p.m. ET, gives BAC members 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.

Experienced business owners, industry professionals, and BAC/IMI experts will lead BAC members through the course.

If you know of anyone who may be a good fit, feel free to register here.

Photo Of The Week

Beautiful work by BAC Local 23 members on the Lake County public safety project!

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-09-22T14:03:52+00:00September 22, 2026|International Masonry Institute, Organizing Convention, Outreach|0 Comments
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BAC Local 23 Family: Coaster Day and Golf Scramble Bring Members Together Over Holiday Weekend

What a weekend, Local 23! Members and their families showed up for our Coaster Day and Golf Scramble, and it did not disappoint.

At Kings Island and Cedar Point for Coaster Day, families enjoyed the rides, grabbing good food, and spending time with their union family.

Meanwhile, the Golf Scramble drew a strong turnout of members ready to test their swing, network with brothers and sisters from across the trade, and enjoy some friendly rivalry for a great cause. Thirty-five companies sponsored the event which raised more than $13,000. It is estimated this will help over 40 apprentices acquire new tools.

Events like these remind us why solidarity matters, not just on the job site, but in the moments we share together as a community. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to the volunteers and organizers who made both days possible.

Check out the Coaster Day Recap here.

Check out the Golf Scramble Recap here.

International Masonry Institute Aspiring Contractor Program

Our upcoming Aspiring Contractor Program is an excellent opportunity for any members who have expressed interest in starting their own businesses.

The 5-day virtual course, held October 12-16 from 7-9 p.m. ET, gives BAC members 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.

Experienced business owners, industry professionals, and BAC/IMI experts will lead BAC members through the course.

If you know of anyone who may be a good fit, feel free to register here.

Local 23 Giving Back!
Blood Drive and Food Pantry: How You Can Get Involved

Food Pantry

Local 23’s North Shore Chapter is going strong! Local 23 is partnering with Holy Redeemer Church’s Cabrini House Pantry in Cleveland and St. Bede’s Helping Hands Pantry in Mentor to help support working families and neighbors in need.

Both pantries gratefully accept monetary donations, but they’re also in need of essential items, including:

  • Hygiene products: Body wash, shampoo, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, mouthwash, shaving cream, and razors.
  • Cold-weather clothing: Coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, long underwear, and blankets.
  • Non-perishable food: Canned soup, vegetables, fruit, tuna (easy-open cans preferred), boxed mashed potatoes, boxed rice, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, noodles, and ramen.

Do you want to double your impact? BAC Local 23 is pledging to match any monetary donation to the drive – that means you can DOUBLE your money. Donate $10 –> $20 goes to the drive.

Members can drop off donations at the union hall or give them to one of our field representatives. We will be accepting donations through November 13, at which time everything collected will be delivered to the pantries.

Blood Drive

Local 23’s Blood Drive is officially scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley View Hall, located at 9525 Sweet Valley Drive, Valley View, OH 44125.

We are looking for 50 members to sign up as donors. If you are interested in donating, please email or text Field Rep. Dave Greer at (440) 752-2821 or dgreer@bac23.org to reserve your spot.

Giving blood is a simple way to put union solidarity into action. Every donation can help a patient in need – from someone recovering from an accident to a family facing a serious illness. When we come together as a union, we have the power to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthen the community we call home.

Photo Of The Week

Lencyk Masonry Crew working at Salem K-8 School in Salem, Ohio.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-09-15T13:02:23+00:00September 15, 2026|Blood Drive, Coaster Day, Food Pantry, Golf Scramble, International Masonry Institute|0 Comments
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Register for the Local 23 Blood Drive today!

Local 23’s Blood Drive is officially scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley View Hall, located at 9525 Sweet Valley Drive, Valley View, OH 44125.

We are looking for 50 members to sign up as donors. If you are interested in donating, please email or text Field Rep. Dave Greer at (440) 752-2821 or dgreer@bac23.org to reserve your spot.

Giving blood is a simple way to put union solidarity into action. Every donation can help a patient in need – from someone recovering from an accident to a family facing a serious illness. When we come together as a union, we have the power to make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthen the community we call home.

Job Opportunities

Central Ohio

Fabcon is looking for up to 16 certified welders with current 3G and 4G certifications on 3/4 or thicker plates minimum for several precast projects around the Columbus, Ohio area. These are multi-year positions.

For further information, please contact Bill Hulet: 330-323-0818

Northwest Ohio

Journeymen needed in the Northwest Ohio Chapter!

Mosser has 2 fire stations starting up in 2 weeks and will need 3 journeymen.

Rudolph needs 3 journeymen.

Spartan needs 3 journeymen.

If anyone is interested in any of these opportunities please contact Scott Ansell at 419.367.5495 or Sean Day at 440.370.5330.

Local 23 Now Accepting Applications for Union Organizers

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help strengthen the union? BAC Local 23 is now accepting applications for Union activists and organizers.

If you’re passionate about building our union, engaging with members and the community, and helping grow the labor movement, we want to hear from you.

To apply: Submit your resume to frontdesk@bac23.org. Questions? Call the office at 440-986-3000.

North Shore Chapter Food Pantry Drive:
Donation Match Can Double Your Impact

Local 23’s North Shore Chapter is going strong! Local 23 is partnering with Holy Redeemer Church’s Cabrini House Pantry in Cleveland and St. Bede’s Helping Hands Pantry in Mentor to help support working families and neighbors in need.

Both pantries gratefully accept monetary donations, but they’re also in need of essential items, including:

  • Hygiene products: Body wash, shampoo, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, mouthwash, shaving cream, and razors.
  • Cold-weather clothing: Coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, long underwear, and blankets.
  • Non-perishable food: Canned soup, vegetables, fruit, tuna (easy-open cans preferred), boxed mashed potatoes, boxed rice, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, noodles, and ramen.

Do you want to double your impact? BAC Local 23 is pledging to match any monetary donation to the drive – that means you can DOUBLE your money. Donate $10 –> $20 goes to the drive.

Members can drop off donations at the union hall or give them to one of our field representatives. We will be accepting donations through November 13, at which time everything collected will be delivered to the pantries.

Photo Of The Week

Local 23 Vice Chairman Brian Collier swears in four new bricklayer apprentices, Charles Martin, Michael Banyots, Trey Sapp, Amanda Grantz, at the Northeast Chapter Meeting.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-09-01T12:52:03+00:00September 1, 2026|Blood Drive, Food Pantry, Job Opportunities, North Shore|0 Comments
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BAC Local 23 Central Ohio Chapter Gives Back

Giving back to the community is an important part of what it means to be a member of BAC Local 23. Recently, Central Ohio Chapter members Chuck Boring and Bill Hulet, along with first-year apprentice Tyrell Mackey, put their skills to work for Charity Newsies, rebuilding a brick pier for the local nonprofit.

Charity Newsies provides children enrolled in school from kindergarten through 12th grade in Franklin County, Ohio with brand new clothing. They serve children by providing them with socks, underwear, pants, shirts, a coat, hat and gloves and much more. Charity Newsies has provided clothing to almost 800,000 Franklin County children since they were founded in 1907.

“We’re proud to be part of this community, and as Columbus continues to grow, we want to make sure we’re giving back along the way. This is what our trade is all about – using the skills we have to help people and make our community a little better. It’s great to see our members, including a first-year apprentice like Tyrell, stepping up and getting involved,” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

Below: Before, during and after repairing the pier! In the final photo, from left to right, Chuck Boring, Bill Hulet, and first-year apprentice Tyrell Mackey.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: THIS FRIDAY!
2nd Annual Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 23 Northeast vs. Northshore Cup Fundraiser Coming!

⛳ Registration closes THIS FRIDAY! Don’t wait to get your spot for the 2nd Annual Northeast vs. Northshore Cup Fundraiser on Saturday, September 5 at Raintree Golf & Event Center!

Whether you’re ready to hit the links or just want to come out for the food, drinks, and fellowship, there’s still time to join us. The four-person scramble includes refreshments, driving range access, lunch at the turn, BBQ buffet dinner, drink tickets, prizes, and more. Most importantly, your participation helps provide tools for apprentices as they begin their careers in the trade.

🏌️ Team registration: $600
🍽️ Dinner & social outing: $50/person
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities available

Don’t miss out—Friday is the deadline to register! Contact Ryan Olinger at 330-285-3827 or ROLINGER@WLTUCKER.COM to register your team or become a sponsor.

North Shore Chapter Food Pantry Drive:
Donation Match Can Double Your Impact

Local 23’s North Shore Chapter is going strong! Local 23 is partnering with Holy Redeemer Church’s Cabrini House Pantry in Cleveland and St. Bede’s Helping Hands Pantry in Mentor to help support working families and neighbors in need.

Both pantries gratefully accept monetary donations, but they’re also in need of essential items, including:

  • Hygiene products: Body wash, shampoo, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, mouthwash, shaving cream, and razors.
  • Cold-weather clothing: Coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, long underwear, and blankets.
  • Non-perishable food: Canned soup, vegetables, fruit, tuna (easy-open cans preferred), boxed mashed potatoes, boxed rice, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, noodles, and ramen.

Do you want to double your impact? BAC Local 23 is pledging to match any monetary donation to the drive – that means you can DOUBLE your money. Donate $10 –> $20 goes to the drive.

Members can drop off donations at the union hall or give them to one of our field representatives. We will be accepting donations through November 13, at which time everything collected will be delivered to the pantries.

Photo Of The Week

Apprentice of the Year award for Tile! Pictured is winner David Shaw (L) and Michael Ward. David is a first year Apprentice that works for Corcoran Tile.

Our doors and phones are always open!
 Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier
Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

By |2026-08-25T13:45:54+00:00August 25, 2026|Charity, Golf, North Shore|0 Comments
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