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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New Team Of Instructors and Increased Innovation To BAC Local 23’s Training Centers

Starting today, our new team of instructors and increased innovation are coming to BAC Local 23’s training centers. Related Instruction classes officially resume in September, and apprentices can expect to see immediate changes on the training floor. We are busy cleaning the facilities and building mock-ups for the upcoming year.

This year, we’re taking a hands-on approach similar to the setup at our National Training Center. The floor will be busy with mock-up stations designed to replicate real-world job tasks. These stations will give apprentices valuable, practical experience to prepare them for the demands of our employers and help them succeed in their careers.

Northern apprentices will also begin using ENGAGE, a system for recording On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours, streamlining the process and keeping records accurate and up-to-date.

Smaller class sizes will be a priority this school year, ensuring every apprentice gets the individual attention they need to sharpen their skills and build confidence.

It’s going to be a busy and productive year – and one that sets the stage for even greater success across all of BAC Local 23.

Job Opportunities

Spartan Construction is looking for union bricklayers in the Toledo, Ohio area. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, contact Darrell Patterson at 419-865-7407.

The Glen and The Grand Apartments – 3440 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 – Work Scope: Modular Brick Veneer; 10-12 Bricklayers Needed; Duration 16 weeks; Starting 7/21/25.

Collingwood Green Apartments – 400 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604 – Work Scope: Modular Brick Veneer; 6-8 Bricklayers Needed; Duration 14 weeks; Starting 7/7/25.

Photo of the Week

BAC Local 23 hard at work at Ohio University in Athens!

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 |2025-08-19T20:23:56+00:00August 19, 2025|Annual Picnic, Innovation, Instructors, Job Opportunities, Training Center|0 Comments
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AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” Bus Tour Stops In Cleveland

The AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour made a stop in Cleveland over the weekend, and Local 23 members joined together to listen to union leaders from all across the country and all industries talk about how the current administration’s policies are harming workers.

IUBAC President Tim Driscoll attended the Cleveland event, saying, “The one big, beautiful bill is marketing BS… it gives tax breaks to the wealthiest among us at the expense of our Medicaid and health care. We’re gonna keep speaking truth to power.”

Thank you to all the Local 23 members who showed up to stand up for our rights as union workers. Solidarity forever.

Driscoll speaking at the bus tour.

Job Opportunities

Lencyk Masonry Co., Inc. is looking for additional manpower in the Youngstown, Canton, Akron and Cleveland area. They will provide a travel stipend. If you are interested, please contact Lencyk Masonry Co., Inc. at 330-729-9780 for details.

Last Week to Get Tickets to Cedar Point and King’s Island –
Must Book Tickets by August 17

August 17 is the deadline to get your free tickets to Kings Island and Cedar Point on August 31. Tickets are available for ALL members! Get ready for the best day ever brought to you by BAC Local 23 and Cedar Point and Kings Island!

You can choose up to 4 all-Inclusive passes to either King’s Island or Cedar Point, you will use your Member I.U.# as your Gift Code to redeem your tickets. Tickets include park & water park admission, parking, picnic, and a drink wristband. The Cedar Point meal will be served 1:30pm-3pm and the Kings Island meal will be served 12pm-1:30pm.

Redeem your passes here**

King’s Island: www.visitkingsisland.com/save

Username: BAC23

Password: ORION

Cedar Point: www.cedarpoint.com/save

Username: cpbricklayers

Password: bricklayers

**Username and Passwords are case sensitive**

**Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate**

**Omit any beginning “0”s in IU # **

**Season passholder option**

For more information go here.

Photo of the Week

Mike Click and Brian Phillips working for Metro Masonry at Ripley Middle School in Jackson County, West Virginia.

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 |2025-08-12T12:22:34+00:00August 12, 2025|AFL-CIO, Annual Picnic|0 Comments
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Raffle Winners Announced

Thank you to all the members who completed the Local 23 survey and were entered into the raffle. Three members were drawn and won! Congrats to our winners:

First Place, Big Screen TV: Jim Reid

Second Place, Trowel: Dominic Lupe

Third Place, Level: Anthony Garlando

Local 23 leadership will be reaching out to the winners to get them their prizes!

Record Breaking ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign for Cleveland Kids

Over the weekend, Local 23 had the privilege of being a sponsor of FOX 8’s Stuff the Bus campaign. Channel 8 is the local Fox tv affiliate in Cleveland.

This year, along with other building trades in the area, Fox 8 was able to raise more than $60,000 – the largest donation in 19 years and enough to fill 12 school buses with supplies!

Those donations will provide students with school supplies, clothing and so much more to ensure they get a fresh start to the school year.

You can learn more about the Stuff The Bus campaign here.

Free Tickets to Kings Island and Cedar Point for All Members on August 31!

Get ready for the best day ever brought to you by BAC Local 23, Cedar Point and Kings Island!

On August 31, 2025 Local 23 will be welcoming our members and their families to a day of fun.

We know how hard our members work every day, and we want to come together as a union family for a day of much-deserved fun. We work together, now let’s have fun together!

You can choose up to 4 all-Inclusive passes to either King’s Island or Cedar Point by using your Member I.U. # as your Gift Code to redeem your tickets. Tickets include park & water park admission, parking, picnic, and a drink wristband. The Cedar Point meal will be served 1:30pm-3pm and the King’s Island meal will be served 12pm-1:30pm.

Redeem your passes here**

King’s Island: www.visitkingsisland.com/save

Username: BAC23

Password: ORION

Cedar Point: www.cedarpoint.com/save

Username: cpbricklayers

Password: bricklayers

**Username and Passwords are case sensitive**

**Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate**

**Omit any beginning “0”s in IU # **

**Season passholder option**

2025 Annual Picnic – Cedar Point/King’s Island FAQ

We’re anticipating that members might have some questions, so below are some frequently asked questions and answers to help you, but if you still have questions please give the office a call at 440-986-3000.

FAQs

  1. The username and/or password is not working.
    1. These are case sensitive and site specific. Make sure you enter the correct username/password combination for the park you are attending.
  2. Why is it asking for a “Gift Code”?
    1. The Gift Code is your Member IU #.
  3. Where do I find my Member IU #?
    1. Your Member IU # can be found on your Member Card or on your BACMobile App.
  4. What if I can’t find my member card or I haven’t received one yet?
    1. You can call the Local 23 Union Office at (440) 986-3000.
  5. I’m receiving a message that says “This Gift Code is no longer available”, what now?
    1. Confirm you are entering your IU # correctly. Do NOT enter beginning zero(s).
    2. Your Member IU # is only good at one location for one transaction.
    3. Be sure to redeem ALL the Member and Guest passes you need at once, including any additional discounted purchases.
    4. ***Once you have added your free passes to your cart, return to the “Daily Tickets” screen to add additional guest tickets or purchases before checking out.***
  6. I’ve purchased all my tickets, where are they now?
    1. Tickets are emailed to the email address you provide during checkout. If they are not in your inbox in a few minutes, check your spam folder.

Photo of the Week

Canton, Ohio Field Representative Drew Fernandez teaching the next generation at the Ohio State Fair hands on demonstration!

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 |2025-07-28T20:41:19+00:00July 28, 2025|Annual Picnic, Donations, Ohio State Fair, Raffle|0 Comments
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