We are saddened to inform our members that Jerre Riggle, the former field representative for the Youngstown/Warren area, passed away last week.

“Jerre was a good, loyal union man. He was a hard worker and when he got his marching orders – even if nobody else was doing it – Jerre did it. He followed through and led by example. The whole Local 23 family was very lucky to call him a brother and he will be missed,” said Lee Kurtz, former Local 8 President and retired member of 52 years.

Over the weekend, many of Riggle’s former union brothers and sisters attended his funeral service, paying respects to him and his family.

As a testament to his dedication to this union and all we stand for, Brother Jerre’s trowel and hammer were placed beside his ashes. Solidarity.

Local 23 Central Ohio Chapter will be holding a COMET (Construction Organizing Membership Education Training) class Saturday, January 17 from 8am-1pm at the Columbus Union Hall/Training Center at 3005 Lamb Ave, Columbus, OH 43219. Come be a part of the movement down in Columbus!

We are asking everyone that is attending to bring another member and RSVP for food order. There will be coffee and doughnuts in the morning, and lunch will be provided. We will have shirts and hard hat stickers for members. To RSVP, contact Bill Hulet: 330-323-0818 bhulet@bac23.org; Jesus Ochoa: 330-571-5289 jochoa@bac23.org.

Effective Jan 1, 2026, Mobile Medical Corporation is replacing SCT as your current CISAP administrator and will provide your drug testing services going forward. Testing notifications will be moving to 100% electronic. Mobile Medical Corporation will send testing notifications (annual and random) via both:

• Email Address
• Text Message

The cell # the notification comes from is “412-837-8544.” Please save this number in your phone as “Mobile Medical.” The notification will include your authorization deadline date and a link to the testing facility list.

When you arrive at the approved facility, show them the digital authorization form, on your phone, along with your photo ID. If you already have a CISAP Drug Free Card, with a QR code, you will not receive a new one. The data will upload automatically. Replacement cards cost $15.00.

MMC Office hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:00pm. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. The phone number is 440

Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky

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.

West Virginia

Mardo Masonry is looking for masons around the Parkersburg and Clarksburg area and also looking for masons interested in running work. If you are interested, please contact Charlie Douglas at (304) 698-9412.

Contractors are seeking bricklayers for an addition on the Pendleton County courthouse in Franklin, WV. Per diem may be available based on the member’s distance. For more information, contact Geno Virgili at (724) 710-4822.

Northeast Chapter Member Tim James working for Miencorp Masonry at Kimberly Clark in Warren