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Election Day Is November 4! Make a plan and vote.

Today is Election Day! Making your voice heard in every election, including local elections, is so important. Our elected leaders make critical decisions regarding labor law and can impact our ability to collectively bargain. It’s up to us to make our votes count and elect pro-labor candidates up and down the ballot.

Ohio members find your polling location and times here.

West Virginia members find your polling location and times here.

Kentucky members find your polling location and times here.

Maryland members find your polling location and times here.

Make a plan and VOTE!

New Signatory Contractors and Members Join BAC Local 23 in Northwest Ohio Chapter

Scott Ansell, Field Rep for the Northwest Chapter, has been hard at work to grow our union. In the last few weeks, Field Rep Ansell has worked to organize several new contractors and members to join BAC Local 23!

Firman Masonry, Premier Waterproofing, and Industrial Power Systems have all signed on to the statewide agreement, and now are part of BAC Local 23 along with all of their current craftworkers.

In addition to the new signatory contractors, Ansell has signed up 6 new individual members while working on Project Labor Agreement jobsites in Toledo.

“It’s always great to get a signed union card back because I know what that means for our new members – a voice on the job. We’re always working to grow our union because we know that our greatest strength is our power in numbers. It’s been a great couple weeks growing our union family!” said Ansell.

Thank you to Brother Ansell for his tireless work out in the field!

AFL-CIO Highlights BAC In Their Blog

AFL-CIO has been highlighting their union affiliates and this week, BAC was highlighted! Check out their blog post to learn a bit more about our union and its history.

Read the blog here: https://aflcio.org/2025/11/3/get-know-afl-cios-affiliates-bricklayers

Photo of the Week

BAC Local 23 member and Cincinnati AFL-CIO delegate Jeff King (left) and IUBAC General President Tim Driscoll at the Kentucky AFL-CIO Convention in Louisville, KY

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-11-10T20:55:02+00:00November 4, 2025|AFL-CIO, Elections, Field Reps|0 Comments
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John R. Buchtel CLC Experiential Learning Day at the Akron Zoo Veterinary Hospital

BAC Local 23 Akron Field Representative Tom Dieringer, with cooperation from Higley Construction and Norm King Masonry, arranged for students from John R. Buchtel CLC College & Career Academy to visit the construction site of the new Akron Zoo Veterinary Hospital for an experiential learning day.

Twenty four students spent over two hours working with union bricklayers currently building the new Vet Hospital. This is an incredible opportunity to get new young people excited about a career in bricklaying and helps to show the power of the union.

Dieringer also held another experiential learning day at the Brunswick High School project last week with students from the same program.

BAC 23 Bricklayer Jacob Addis showing John R. Buchtel CLC students how to lay block

BAC 23 Bricklayer Jacob Addis showing John R. Buchtel CLC students how to lay block

Photo of the Week

Henry Antill and Tyler Martin working for Leidal & Hart at Ohio University

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-10-28T12:50:32+00:00October 28, 2025|Experiential Learning|0 Comments
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Northern Ohio Chapters Showdown Golf Scramble – North Shore Chapter Takes The Win!

Organized by Ryan Olinger, former Northern Ohio Regional Training Center Apprentice Instructor, one hundred people, including 88 golfers, participated in the Northern Ohio Chapters Showdown Golf Scramble over the weekend. The scramble took place at the Mayfair Country Club in Uniontown, Ohio and beautiful, sunny weather made for a great day of golf! The scramble was a competition between the Northeast Chapter and the North Shore Chapter, with the North Shore Chapter ultimately taking home victory.

The scramble was used to raise money for a Tool Scholarship that will help multiple apprentices that may need a little help acquiring some of the necessary tools to work in the trade.

“It was a great day and I’d like to thank everyone who came out to golf or volunteer and help us get members of the industry together, including a huge thank you to all of the people who generously donated to make the event a big success. It’s so important that we make and maintain these relationships because we’re all in this together. This is how we continue to improve and expand the masonry industry. I’m looking forward to growing the event to include building designers next year!” said Ryan Olinger, organizer of the scramble and former Northern Ohio Regional Training Center Apprentice Instructor. Olinger now works at Tucker Supply, a sponsor of the event.

Thank you to all the sponsors of this event as listed below!

Event Sponsor
Valentine Contracting, Belden Brick Company

Dinner Sponsor
W.L. Tucker Supply, Lencyk Masonry

Beverage Cart Sponsor
Prosoco

Shirt Sponsor
Schory Cement Products

Prize Sponsor
Cleveland Building Trades Council, McMahon Masonry, American International Restoration, Norm King Construction, R.G. Smith Company, Fairborn Cement, Koltcz Block Co., R.L. Wurz Company, Chas. Svec Block, Hohmann Barnard Inc., Quikrete

Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive
Van Ness Stone Inc., Mathie Supply

Hole Sponsor
Miencorp Masonry, Ameriseal Restoration, Kapton Caulking, Tri-County Building Trades Council, Bowerston Brick, Beaver Constructors, Heidelberg Materials, Metro Brick, Fon Du Lac Natural Stone Veneers, 3rd Generation Construction

Raffle Basket Donations
W.L. Tucker Supply, Mike Cammel, Kyle Torres

Bi-Annual Meeting Held on Saturday

Local 23 held our Bi-Annual meeting over the weekend on Saturday, October 18.

We had great conversations with members and covered lots of important information about our union. On the agenda were Constitutional and Code changes and reports from all committees and field staff. At the meeting, fiscal responsibility of our union was on full display.

The next Bi-Annual meeting will be held in spring of 2026 and will be located in West Virginia.

Local 23 Member, Hannah Miller, Featured In The Athens Independent!

Hannah Miller, one of Local 23’s own, was featured in a story in the Athens Independent about Vitruvian and the future of 3D printing construction! Hannah is a talented Local 23 member, and she has competed in several competitions across the country, bringing home first place at the MCAA earlier this year.

To learn more about 3D printing masonry and to check out Hannah’s part of the story, you can read the full article here.

Photo of the Week

Local 23 member Jimmy Ried is going home with a big screen TV! From left to right: Shawn Herzog, Noah Carmichael, Danny Musacchio, Jimmy Ried, Brian Weir, Josh Moss, and Brian Collier.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-10-21T22:06:19+00:00October 21, 2025|Golf Scramble, Media Recognition, Union Meeting|0 Comments
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Bi Annual Local 23 Union Meeting To Be Held Saturday, October 18th at 10 a.m.

Local 23 will be holding a Mega Meeting for all members on Saturday, October 18. The meeting will cover a detailed summary of the Constitutional and Code changes adopted at the convention. Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! The meeting locations are below.

Bi Annual Local 23 Union Meeting Saturday October 18th 10:00 a.m.

Amherst: Nicole Ohmer 440-949-9898 – 8499 Leavitt Road Amherst, Ohio 44001 *Video Feed

West Virginia: Sierra Kriston 540-435-7360 – 198 Virginia Avenue Harrisville, WV 26362 *Video Feed

Columbus: Bill Hulet 330-323-0818 – 3005 Lamb Avenue Columbus, OH, 43219 *Video Feed

Batavia: Brian Wear 330-323-1227 – 800 Kent Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 *Broadcast Location

Photo of the Week

Ryan McConnell and Khristian Adkins at Glenville State University

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-10-15T19:12:17+00:00October 14, 2025|Union Meeting|0 Comments
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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Executive Board Re-elected

President Tim Driscoll, Secretary-Treasurer Jeremiah Sullivan, and Executive Vice President Keith Hocevar were re-elected for another term at the BAC 2025 Convention, running unopposed.

“The confidence that you have placed in me — and my fellow Board members – to lead our great union needs to be earned every day, and you have my pledge that I’ll do my utmost to continue to earn that trust,” Driscoll said in his acceptance remarks.

Sullivan echoed that commitment not to take the members’ trust and support for granted, laying out a charge both for the Executive Board and the union as a whole: “We must lead by example with understanding and compassion for the struggles of all working people. We must ensure our union is on the righteous side of history.”

Hocevar laughingly admitted to not having prepared remarks “because I didn’t know if it would be bad luck,” but pledged to “build the best union we could possibly build.”

You can read more about the election on the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers blog here.

President Musacchio Elected Regional Vice President for North Central

At the IU Convention in Detroit, Local 23 President Danny Musacchio was elected to a 5-year term as a Regional Vice President for North Central, encompassing Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Kansas!

As Regional Vice President, he serves as a member of the IU Executive Council which meets twice a year and has the duty “to review the general operations of the International Union and to develop policy recommendations.”

The IU Executive Council is similar to Local 23’s Executive Committee. Local 23’s Executive Committee has representation from all of Local 23’s geographic area. It meets at least 4 times a year and it has the duty “to review the general operations of the Local Union and to develop policy recommendations.”

Bi-Annual Local 23 Union Meeting to be Held Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Local 23 will be holding a Mega Meeting for all members on Saturday, October 18. The meeting will cover a detailed summary of the Constitutional and Code changes adopted at the convention. Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you there! The meeting locations are below.

Bi Annual Local 23 Union Meeting Saturday October 18th 10:00 a.m.

Amherst: Nicole Ohmer 440-949-9898 – 8499 Leavitt Road Amherst, Ohio 44001 *Video Feed

West Virginia: Sierra Kriston 540-435-7360 – 198 Virginia Avenue Harrisville, WV 26362 *Video Feed

Columbus: Bill Hulet 330-323-0818 – 3005 Lamb Avenue Columbus, OH, 43219 *Video Feed

Batavia: Brian Wear 330-323-1227 – 800 Kent Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 *Broadcast Location

Photo of the Week

The last brick laid on the new Fairport Harbor School by Local 23 member Paul Mychinsky!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-10-15T19:12:49+00:00October 7, 2025|Union Meeting|0 Comments
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Local 23 Representing at the IUBAC International Convention in Detroit!

Huge news out of Detroit! Local 23 took home a big win at the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union national competition in Detroit over the weekend!

Michael McKee, Local 23 member, was awarded 1st Place Brick!

“It means a great deal for me to place and see how I did amongst my peers,” said Michael McKee, Local 23 Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland apprentice, who won first prize in brick. “I love that bricklaying offers something new every day. It’s hard work, but it’s very rewarding to see a building come from nothing.”

McKee and his fellow contestants raced to build complex mockups that reflect real-world construction projects in less than 8 hours. They’re scored on criteria like layout, craftsmanship, neatness, safety, and aesthetics by a team of judges who are all industry and craft experts.

“The apprentices competing here today are the future of our industry,” said Tim Driscoll, BAC President and IMI/IMTEF Co-Chair. “We have an unparalleled training system that’s the envy of the industry, and it doesn’t exist without great labor-management cooperation.”

“I’m incredibly proud of Michael for bringing home the gold and being such a great representation of our union and the hard work and precision we bring to every job site. I’d also like to thank Brian Greynolds, our Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23 for helping to shape the next generation of bricklayers,” said Danny Musacchio, Local 23 President.

Read more about the event and winners here.

Left to right: International Bricklayers Union Vice President Keith Hocevar, Local 23 Training Director Brian Greynolds, Local 23 member Michael McKee, 23 Secretary Treasurer Noah Carmichael, IU Regional Rep. Russel Smith.

Local 23’s Cynthia Ross, Admin. Asst. to the President, Set to Retire After Decades of Dedicated Service

Cynthia has worked for BAC for almost 20 years. Over the years, she has worn many hats and served under different configurations of our union, different leadership, and different members, but one thing has stayed the same: her dedication to serving our membership and her pride in the job.

She has helped members with all different types of challenges and opportunities, and she looks back fondly on times where she has been able to help members get disability and retirement.

“If I could send one message to all the members and everyone I have worked with, it has truly been a pleasure to work with so many great people and I will miss you all tremendously. It’s been an honor serving the members of the Local 23 union family and that is what has kept me going through all these years – knowing that every day I get to work with such wonderful and hardworking people,” said Cynthia.

In retirement, Cynthia is looking forward to traveling, camping, exploring new hobbies like learning how to smoke a killer brisket, gardening, and enjoying time with her family, including her cat, Prince Panda!

“Cynthia served our members with passion and determination and she was always there for them. She leaves big shoes to fill and she will be missed, but never forgotten. We wish Cynthia all the best and thank her for her decades of amazing service for our union and its members. Enjoy your retirement, Cynthia!” said Danny Musacchio, President, BAC Local 23.

Below are some pictures from Cynthia’s retirement party!

Photo of the Week

Bob Frederick working for Grae-Con at the Parkersburg Recreational Center.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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


By |2025-09-30T13:33:37+00:00September 30, 2025|IUBAC International Convention, Retirement|0 Comments
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Record Turnout for Sixth Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo

Last week from Sep. 16 – 18, the next generation of bricklayers and tile setters showed up for the Sixth Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo, hosted by Local 23’s Brian Collier, Field Representative and Vice Chair.

Over 6,500 students from grades 7 – 12, attended the event where they learned the ins and outs of bricklaying and tile setting with great trainings and competitions led by Local 23 staff members and volunteers.

The students arrived at the Canfield Fairgrounds to meet with professionals in the skilled trades and learn more about apprenticeship and career opportunities available after graduation, including the opportunity to learn about the trades in a hands-on setting from some of the most knowledgeable individuals in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

“Our Sixth Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo was a great success! We are pleased to announce that we had a record turnout of over 6,500 students this year. We also doubled our first day attendance record, with 2,500 7th and 8th graders,” said Brian Collier, Field Representative and Vice Chair for BAC Local 23.

“I’d like to thank the owner of Youngstown Tile & Terrazzo, Josh Cohol, and employees Dave Ratliff and J. Walton, and Job Superintendent Todd Yallech of Lencyk Masonry and retirees Rickey Bell, Lee Kurtz and John Olson for assisting us with the hands on portion, and Lencyk Masonry and Youngstown Tile & Terrazzo for donating supplies and time. Their support helped us make this the most successful Expo yet,” Collier said.

Also in attendance was a long list of Local 23 staff who helped organize the event and participated in the hands-on portions of the day. Thank you to Tom Dieringer, Drew Fernandez, Mike Soltis, Joshua Moss, Nicole Ohmer, John Brassow and Joe Harrison for helping last week!

Video Recap!

You’ve seen the video recap of Cedar Point, but have you had the chance to watch the recap of the Local 23 Coaster Day at King’s Island? Click the image to check it out!

Photo of the Week

Asher Bice and Dave Reader working for Grae-Con at the Parkersburg Recreational Center.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-09-22T19:48:14+00:00September 22, 2025|Annual Picnic, Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo|0 Comments
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BAC Local 23 Endorses Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 23, representing 4500 highly skilled bricklayers, stone and marble masons, tilesetters, terrazzo and mosaic workers, and pointer/cleaners/caulkers, today endorsed Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate. With over a century of protecting the rights of workers, the BAC is the oldest continuous union in North America.

“No one has had a stronger record fighting for working people, unions and labor than Sherrod Brown. For decades, he has been a strong and consistent voice for workers in Ohio and across our country. We are proud to stand with Sherrod Brown and endorse him for the U.S. Senate. Working people, Ohio and our country need Sherrod Brown back in the U.S. Senate,” said Danny Musacchio, BAC Local 23 President.

“Sherrod’s critical vote in sponsoring and passing the Butch Lewis Act restored pensions for millions of Americans, including many members of BAC Local 23. Thanks to Sherrod Brown, many of our members have retired with the dignity and respect they earned. It’s acts of leadership and solidarity like this that makes endorsing Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate an easy choice,” Musacchio said.

“BAC Local 23 has been building our towns and cities for more than a century – their bricklayers, stone and tile workers, and masons have left their mark in every corner of Ohio and across the region. This union knows how important it is to have a voice in the Senate fighting for Ohio workers, and I’m honored to have them with me in this campaign as we work to undo the damage coming out of Washington,” said Sherrod Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate.

Read the BAC Local 23 letter of endorsement here.

Video Recap!

Thank you to everyone who came out on Labor Day weekend to spend time with their Local 23 family. While we were there, we asked some of our members about why it’s “Better In A Union”. Click the link below to watch the video! Some great insight from our union brothers and sisters, including the IUBAC President, Tim Driscoll.

Photo of the Week

Scott Birkett working for Marsa Masonry at the Unified Bank in Saint Clairsville, Ohio.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-09-22T19:46:36+00:00September 16, 2025|Annual Picnic, Endorsement|0 Comments
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What A Great Day We Had!

Last Sunday, August 31, BAC Local 23 members celebrated labor today together with their families at two of Ohio’s major theme parks. At Cedar Point, members were joined by IUBAC President Tim Driscoll. BAC Local 23 leadership team members joined the King’s Island crew including President Danny Musacchio, Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael, and Vice Chairs Brian Collier, Joshua Moss, Brian Wear, and Shawn Herzog.

It was a perfect day to enjoy some food and fun alongside our union brothers and sisters – thank you to all of you that came out! Here are a few pics from both celebrations….

Cedar Point

Kings Island

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-09-08T20:11:24+00:00September 8, 2025|Annual Picnic|0 Comments
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Happy Labor Day!

Have a wonderful day with friends and family. In Solidarity, Local 23.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

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

By |2025-09-02T12:52:29+00:00September 1, 2025|Labor Day|0 Comments
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