BAC Local 23 will host a Steward Training class this Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 a.m. at the Fremont Hall, 1310 Siler St., Fremont, Ohio. To register please call or text Matt or Scott at the numbers listed below.

These trainings are essential to strengthening our union and providing our members with leaders who have the tools and knowledge to stand up for your rights on the job. If you can attend, please make every effort to do so. Members who complete the training will receive a 4 year certification, that will need to be renewed.

The training is open to all members and is a great way to get involved with your union!

Matt Aberl – 567-686-3740

Scott Ansell – 419-367-5495

Please register by Wednesday, February 25th.

West Virginia

BAC Local 23 is hiring a Field Representative for the Northern West Virginia area. All resumes should be sent to frontdesk@bac23.org.

IMI Job Corps Program – Bricklaying Instructor Positions Available

The IMI Job Corps Program is currently hiring Bricklaying Instructors at the following centers:

• Cleveland Job Corps Center – Cleveland, OH

• Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center – Harpers Ferry, WV • Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center – Franklin, NC

Position Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a journey worker in the bricklaying craft

• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the trade

• Be able to pass a background check and driving check

• Hold a valid driver’s license

• Have the ability to work effectively with minorities and disadvantaged youth

Role Purpose

This instructor role focuses on:

• Providing high-quality, hands-on training

• Instilling a strong work ethic, including productivity, punctuality, and consistent attendance

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position (2080 hours per year)

• Local salary/CBA wages and benefits paid

• 2 weeks paid vacation

• 2 weeks paid sick leave

• Paid federal holidays

If you are interested please contact Jonas Elmore at JElmore@imiweb.org.

These special called meetings are open to all plan participants and spouses to explain the upcoming changes to the Ohio Bricklayers pension plan. All plan professionals will be in attendance to answer your questions. Please make every effort to attend. Dates and locations are as follows:

Thursday, March 12th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 1550 Chase Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

The International Union is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 US Bates scholarship program. Every year the program selects three students to receive a stipend of $5,000 per year for up to four years – up to $20,000 total.

To be considered for the 2026 US Bates scholarship, a student must:

•         Be a senior in high school and planning to enter college in the fall of 2026

•         Be the child or stepchild of a US member in good standing of a US BAC Local

To learn more and apply online, please visit: https://bacweb.org/bac-journal/us-bates-scholarship.

The application deadline is April 9, 2026.

If you have questions, please call BAC at 1-888-880-8222, ext. 3887, or email askbac@bacweb.org.

Last week, we sent out another edition of Union Solidarity, focused on scabs.

Didn’t catch the text? Watch this video about the word scab and its history here.

Stay tuned on Wednesday for another edition of Union Solidarity!

Didn’t get the text? Be sure to reach out to the office and they can get you added to the list.

Akron Field Rep Tom Dieringer and Canton Field Rep Drew Fernandez recently visited Firestone CLC in Akron, OH to conduct a hands-on demonstration. The program offered high school students the opportunity to lay brick while learning about our apprenticeship program and the benefits of becoming a union bricklayer.

BAC Local 23 hosted a labor-management meeting in Columbus last week. Our contractors were joined by President Danny Musacchio, Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael, Director of Organizing Joshua Moss, Director of Apprenticeship & Training Brian Greynolds, IMI State Director Tom Elliott, IU Regional Rep Russell Smith, Field Rep Bill Hulet and Organizer Jesus Ochoa.

We collaborated on ways to improve our market share and employment opportunities for our members, and new recruits.

“It’s vital that we bolster this partnership with our contractors beyond the bargaining table to reclaim this market together. These efforts will lead to a stronger Local 23 and better opportunities for our members,” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio. “Special thanks to IMI State Director Tom Elliot, IU Regional Representative and Local 23 member Russel Smith, Director of Apprenticeship & Training Brian Greynolds, Brad Maurer and Jerred Schroeder from Leidal and Hart, Andy Wyeth and Josh Chase from M-Squared, Trent Snider from Kirk Bros, Josh Wentz from Tuttle Construction, Jim Ruffing from Smoot Construction, Jack Dunbar from Trisco Systems and Jamie Turner from Mouser Masonry for joining us last week.”

West Virginia

BAC Local 23 is hiring a Field Representative for the Northern West Virginia area. All resumes should be sent to frontdesk@bac23.org.

Akron

LK Masonry is in need of 3- 5 bricklayers for multiple projects around the Akron area. Interested members should contact Dominic Lupe – (330) 705-3083.

Last week, we held a town hall in Mentor, and the room was packed! Members were able to get their questions answered and it was very productive.

We have another meeting coming up next month in Cincinnati. The meeting is open to all plan participants and spouses to explain the upcoming changes to the Ohio Bricklayers pension plan. All plan professionals will be in attendance to answer your questions. Please make every effort to attend.

Thursday, March 12th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 1550 Chase Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

The International Union is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 US Bates scholarship program. Every year the program selects three students to receive a stipend of $5,000 per year for up to four years – up to $20,000 total.

To be considered for the 2026 US Bates scholarship, a student must:

•         Be a senior in high school and planning to enter college in the fall of 2026

•         Be the child or stepchild of a US member in good standing of a US BAC Local

To learn more and apply online, please visit: https://bacweb.org/bac-journal/us-bates-scholarship.

The application deadline is April 9, 2026.

If you have questions, please call BAC at 1-888-880-8222, ext. 3887, or email askbac@bacweb.org.

Last week, we sent out our first text to all members for Union Solidarity, focused on so-called “Right To Work”.

The name is purposely misleading – when you dig in it’s a clear attack on our rights and unions across our country. Learn more about Right To Work here.

Stay tuned on Wednesday for another edition of Union Solidarity!

Didn’t get the text? Be sure to reach out to the office and they can get you added to the list.

Management and contractors working together to build a better Local 23