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Watch Your Mailboxes Starting This Week -Survey Coming

Be sure to watch your mailboxes in the coming week, as we are mailing an official survey to all members. We are also going to give you a chance to respond by emailing and texting the survey to you.

This survey will cover several important items, so please be sure to keep a close eye out.

  1. A New Logo: We will be giving you three options of logos to vote on and the winner will become the new Local 23 logo.
  2. Confirming Contact Info: We will be asking all members to confirm and update their contact information – email, cell, and address – so that we make sure when we send out important union information, you are receiving it.
  3. Feedback From Members: We want to hear from you about your top priorities and concerns for our union moving forward.
  4. Raffle Entry: All members who complete and submit the survey will automatically be entered into a raffle. First prize: 65” Flat Screen TV. Second Prize: Level. Third Prize: Trowel. To be entered into the raffle, the survey must be completed by no later than July 15 at 11:59 p.m.

We hope all members take a few minutes out of their day to complete this survey.

Scaffolding Collapses at Nonunion Cleveland Worksite

If you are not aware, there was an accident with a non-union contractor in the Cleveland area. The craft workers working for Southwest Companies were restoring the façade on a 125-year-old building. Their swing stage scaffolding collapsed leaving two workers hanging from a harness and one self-rescued on a window ledge. Cleveland Fire & EMS had to rescue the workers.

As union craft workers, our safety and training are paramount. It’s hard to know what, if any, safety training was provided to those nonunion employees.

We are going to continue to keep the public informed about the need to hire union craft workers to keep everyone safe.

Coates Construction Hiring in Cleveland

Coates Construction is looking for members to come work on the St Ignatius job and overtime is available! If interested contact 330-652-0190.

Photo of the Week

Welcome our new brother Elisee Vossah who was just sworn into our fraternal organization by president Danny Musacchio at the Central Ohio Chapter meeting Thursday in Columbus.

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 |2025-06-10T13:09:55+00:00June 10, 2025|Job Opportunities, Safety, Survey|0 Comments
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Brother Michael McKee Places 4th in The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contests of 2025

A huge congratulations to Brother Michael McKee who placed 4th in The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contest this weekend! Brother McKee will be moving on to the national competition in Detroit in September!

“It’s great seeing these young men and women honing their craft and really taking the time to improve and grow. The North Central Regional Apprenticeship Contest is a great opportunity for them to do just that. I couldn’t be more proud of all the Local 23 apprentices and a big shoutout to brother Michael McKee for bringing home 4th place,” said Brian Greynolds, Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

4th Place Winner, Michael McKee, standing next to his entry. Those are some clean lines, brother!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Marble Setters and Marble Finishers Needed for Downtown Cleveland

A well-known IUBAC Stone Contractor, W.R. Weis, wants to hire marble setters and marble finishers for a project in downtown Cleveland.

Weis will pay a per diem, lodging and mileage for marble setters and marble finishers.

Weis is requiring that marble setters and marble finishers applying for the positions have completed a minimum 10 hour OSHA safety training.

Weis would like the applicants to be trained for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) and lull and forklift, but those are optional.

If you are interested, please send an email to info@wrweis.com.

Photo of the Week

Minerva Tile’s crew showing their work at Hot Shots Pickleball Club in North Canton, 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 |2025-06-02T21:03:55+00:00June 2, 2025|Apprenticeship Contest, Job Opportunities|0 Comments
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BAC Local 23 Secures Three-Year Contract Agreement in Northern West Virginia Chapter

Great news.

The Northern West Virginia Chapter of BAC Local 23, representing members in Area 1 (Fairmont, WV) and Area 2 (formerly the Cumberland, MD Local), has successfully reached a landmark three-year contract agreement, effective June 1, 2025.

This contract not only delivers significant wage increases, but also addresses a long-standing wage gap between the two areas and unifies the chapter under a single wage structure.

The contract corrects historic inequities.

For years, members in Area 2 have earned less than their counterparts in Area 1 despite performing the same work. Addressing this imbalance was a central priority during negotiations, and the results are a major victory for union solidarity.

The wage increases are structured as follows:

  • June 1, 2025: Both Area 1 and Area 2 members receive a $2.50/hour wage increase.
  • June 1, 2026: Area 1 members receive a $2.75/hour increase, while Area 2 members receive a $4.93/hour increase—closing the wage gap and establishing a unified pay scale.
  • June 1, 2027: All members of the unified chapter receive an additional $2.75/hour wage increase.

Area 1 members will see their hourly wage go up $8 an hour over three years while the hourly wage for Area 2 members will grow by $10.18 an hour.

Additionally, as of June 1, 2026, Area 1 and Area 2 will officially merge into a single Northern West Virginia Chapter, ending years of separation and operating under one wage and representation structure.

“There is strength in unity. We will continue to go the distance for our members, and negotiate the best possible contracts. This is what you deserve from your leadership,” said BAC Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

“This agreement doesn’t just increase wages, it finally delivers the equality our members in Area 2 deserve,” said Brian Greynolds, a member of the negotiation committee. “We’ve united our chapter under one banner, one voice, and one future.

This successful contract was made possible through the hard work and commitment of the Local 23 Negotiations Committee: Danny Musacchio, Noah Carmichael, Brian Greynolds, Gary Fleming and Robert Rippeon.

“I want to thank the members of the negotiations committee for their dedication and teamwork so that all members’ voices were heard and fairness prevailed. This agreement represents more than just numbers—it’s a testament to what can be achieved when unity, persistence, and purpose drive the bargaining table,” President Musacchio said.

Memorial Day Weekend

From our families to yours, we wish all our union brothers and sisters a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend. If you are planning on cooking out, be sure to check out the AFL-CIO’s guide on buying union-made items, from burgers to soda: https://aflcio.org/barbecue.

Photo of the Week

Local 23 Northeast members take a much deserved break working on Crestview PK-12 School in Columbiana, Ohio, working for Lencyk Masonry.

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 |2025-05-24T21:43:22+00:00May 24, 2025|Contract|0 Comments
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Brian Greynolds Named Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23

Will Oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for OH/KY/WV/MD

We are excited to announce that Brian Greynolds has been named the Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

Brother Greynolds will oversee Apprentice Training and Coordination for Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland.

“We couldn’t ask for a better fit for the job. Brian has decades of experience, and as a trainer has produced top-notch apprentices and trade unionists, some of whom now work as Field Reps for Local 23. We look forward to the leadership and excellence that we can expect from Brother Greynolds as he embarks on this new journey,” said Danny Musacchio, BAC Local 23 President.

Now, a few words from Brian:

Hello my name is Brian Greynolds, and I am grateful and excited about the opportunity to be the new Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

I bring over a decade of hands-on leadership in apprenticeship training, backed by a deep commitment to the future of our craft. Since becoming Apprenticeship Coordinator and Instructor for the West Virginia District Council in 2010, I’ve transformed the program into a nationally respected model—becoming the 5th training center in the country to be certified by the International Masonry Institute.

In 2018, I completed IMI’s Instructor Certification Program and mentored an apprentice who went on to win first place in brick at the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest—proof of the high standards and commitment to excellence I bring to the training floor every day.

I worked countless hours as Apprenticeship Coordinator here in West Virginia—not for the paycheck, but because I care. I care about the future of our trade, the opportunities we create for working families, and the pride that comes from building something real with your hands. This work is more than a job to me—it’s a mission.

Now, as Apprenticeship Director, I’m focused on expanding opportunity, building stronger pathways through pre-apprenticeship, and making sure that every corner of our region—across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Western Maryland—has equitable access to training and career growth.

At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful vision: One Local, One Family. That means no matter where you live or where you train, you’re part of something bigger—connected by shared values, common goals, and pride in our union and our craft.

Together, we move forward—not as individuals, not as separate jurisdictions, but as one family, committed to building a stronger future. Forward Together.

Brother Greynolds begins his new role today, May 19.

Brother Greynolds graduating from the International Masonry Institute’s Instructor Certification Program. (Left to Right Bob Arnold, former IUBAC Secretary Treasurer, Brian Greynolds, Caryn Halifax, CEO and President of the International Masonry Institute, and James Boland, former IUBAC President.)

Brother Greynolds with apprentice Alan Bagget who won 1st place at BAC/IMI International Apprenticeship Contest 2018. (Left to Right: Stephen Ruble former Local 9WV Representative, Brian Greynolds WVADC Apprenticeship Coordinator/Instructor, Alan Baggett Local 9WV apprentice, Leroy Hunter Jr. former director of WVADC.)

Open Interviews for Instructors

As we grow our union, we are always searching for members who want to take the next step in training the next generation of bricklayers and tradesmen and women. If you feel that teaching is your calling, send your resume to frontdesk@bac23.org. We want to hear from you and help our union grow and thrive for decades to come. Prior to classes beginning this Fall, former and potential new instructors will be interviewed for positions.

Photos of the Week

Members hard at work at Independence Headquarters in Brecksville, 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 |2025-05-20T23:04:11+00:00May 19, 2025|Job Opportunities, Training|0 Comments
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Stewards Training Class in North Shore Last Saturday

On Saturday, BAC Local 23 President Danny Musacchio led a steward training class. Stewards have a critical role to ensure that every single Local 23 member is being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve while on the job. Nearly 30 people attended the training.

If you are on a job site that doesn’t yet have a steward, please reach out to your Field Rep and let them know. This is how we make our union better, by standing up together, making our voices heard and communicating.

On Saturday, President Danny Musacchio, Vice Chairperson Brian Collier, Field Rep for North Shore Mentor John Brassow, Tile Field Rep for Greater Cleveland Mike Soltis, Field Rep for Northeast Chapter Akron Tom Dieringer, Field Rep for North Shore Cleveland Joe Harrison, and Field Rep for North Shore Cleveland Nicole Ohmer, all were in attendance.

“I was so pleased to hear our union stewards commit to doing training like this quarterly. This is what grassroots organizing looks like, and this is what being part of a union is all about. Standing together, and building our movement and our union, brick by brick. We spend a great deal of time pounding out the specifics in our collective bargaining agreements, so it’s critically important that we ensure those conditions are met by employers and we do that by having on-site representation,” said BAC Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

We will keep you updated as these trainings continue and as we add more stewards to stand with members at more and more job sites.

New Field Representatives in the
Northwest and Northeast Chapters

We are excited to announce the appointment of two new Field Reps, Matt Abril and Andrew Fernandez. Matt will be representing the Fremont/Mansfield region for the Northwest Chapter and Andrew will be representing Local 23 members in the Canton region for the Northeast Chapter.

Both Matt and Andrew are dedicated to our fight to provide the best benefits and wages for members and they are hitting the ground running. They both bring the experience and fight needed to do this job, and do it right. If you see Matt or Andrew out in the field, be sure to say hi and welcome them to the Local 23 family!

Photo of the Week

Local 23 Northeast Chapter Akron Member James Goforth (center) working for Lencyk Masonry at Lifepointe Mercy Hospital Phase 2 in Liberty, 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 |2025-05-13T18:11:37+00:00May 13, 2025|Field Reps, Training|0 Comments
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