Attention to all members: we are now accepting sign ups for the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course on Dec. 29 and 30 at the Northern Regional Training Center at 8499 Leavitt Road, Amherst OH 44001. To sign up, please call or text Brian Greynolds at (304) 276-2547.

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course is an entry-level safety program designed to provide workers with essential knowledge of construction industry hazards and safe work practices. This course helps participants recognize, avoid, mitigate, and prevent job-related safety and health risks on construction sites.

Training covers OSHA regulations, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and standards specific to the construction industry. Core topics include:

* Introduction to OSHA and worker rights

* Focus Four hazards: falls, electrocution, struck-by, and caught-in/between

* Personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Scaffolding safety

* Stairways and ladders

* Health hazards in construction

* Tools and equipment safety

* Excavation and trenching basics

* Material handling

The course is taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor and includes interactive discussions, real-world examples, and hazard recognition exercises. Upon successful completion, participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction completion card, demonstrating foundational safety awareness required by many employers, contractors, and job sites.

Class will start at 8am both days. Dec. 29 will be a full day and Dec. 30 will be a half day, ending at noon. We will need a minimum of 3 members to sign up, with a class size limit of 40, to hold the course. If you are interested in attending, call or text Brian Greynolds at (304) 276-2547.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday parties are off to a great start, with the Northwest Chapter Kids Christmas Party, Central Ohio Chapter Holiday Party, and Tri-State Christmas Dinner kicking off the festivities (check out the pics below). There are many more parties and celebrations on the horizon so take a look at the times and locations below to find the party for your chapter! There still might be some additional dates added, so be sure to stay tuned. For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

PS: All members should keep an eye on their mailboxes in the next few weeks. A special surprise from Local 23 will be coming your way! 🎅

Upcoming Holiday Parties:

Central Retirees Christmas Luncheon

When: December 11 @ 11am

Where: 3005 Lamb Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

Southwest Ohio Holiday Party

When: December 11 @ 6pm

Where: 3366 Successful Way, Dayton, Ohio, 45414

Southern West Virginia Christmas Party

When: December 11 @ 6pm

Where: 600 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston WV, 25301

Northwest Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 4652 Lewis Avenue, Toledo OH 43612

Northshore Christmas Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Northeast OH Akron Christmas/Awards Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Northeast OH Canton Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Ironworkers Local 550, 618 High Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44703

Northeast OH Youngstown Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Operating Engineers Local 66, 291 McClurg Rd., Boardman, OH, 44512

Valley Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 18th @ 6pm

Where: Theo’s Restaurant, 632 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH

Northern West Virginia Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 19th @ 6pm

Where: 19 Middletown Rd. White Hall, WV

BAC Local 23 is interested in hiring a Field Representative for the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky area. All resumes should be sent to frontdesk@bac23.org.

Unemployment is a bit different this year, but no need to worry because Local 23 has your back.

Field representatives will no longer complete union verifications from their offices. Instead, once a week unemployment will send a list to the main office in Amherst. The ladies at the Local 23 office that take the dues payments will verify you are a member in good standing and are paid up on your dues. Once they verify that you are paid up on your dues, they send the list back to unemployment for processing.

The basic gist is that instead of going through your local chapter, unemployment will be going through the main office.

This is a much faster process than before.

While waiting for unemployment, be sure to continue with work searches as usual. You can put down the last contractor you worked for and BAC local 23 as contacts. And make sure when you file you are putting down Local 23 and the main address: 8497 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH  44001. Remember to check your claim daily for correspondence. For dues payment you can call 1-800-442-0479.

For any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your field rep. You can also call the office at 440-986-3000 or email them at frontdesk@bac23.org.

Your union is here for you.

Field Representative Scott Ansell made a recent visit to the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center. Fourth year apprentices Richard Roberts, Toledo, and Jacob Addis, Cleveland, built this awesome set of steps.