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

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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


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MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26

We are just days away from our biannual MegaMeeting.

We would love to see you in person at the Plumber & Pipefitters Local at 1250 Kinnear Road in Columbus, Ohio, 43212 this Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

But as we promised, we are making it more convenient for you to take part in the meeting by setting up satellite sites in Amherst and Batavia, Ohio, and Harrisville, West Virginia.

Here are the addresses for the satellite sites:

8497 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001.

800 Kent Road, Batavia, OH 45103.

198 Virginia Ave., Harrisville, WV 26362.

The MegaMeeting will include a thorough review of Local 23’s finances, and a report from every Field Rep and organizer in our four states.

JATC administrators will report as well.

Delegate Nominations

The delegate nomination meeting was held on April 16, 2025. A motion was passed unanimously to send only the delegates designated by virtue of union position, as provided in the IU Constitution.

Mike Coates Construction
Hiring Union Bricklayers in NE Ohio

Mike Coates Construction, Inc. wants to hire union bricklayers for work in Northeast, Ohio. Coates Construction started a project in February that includes detailed brickwork on a three-story structure at a private high school. The project was expected to last three months, but Coates Construction also has other job opportunities available. If you are interested, call Mike Coates Construction at 330.652.0190 or email the company at mail@mikecoatescontruction.com.

Photos of the Week

Jesus Ochoa demonstrating how to lay brick at the Fort Hayes Job Fair!

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


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MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26

Set your calendars.

We will hold our biannual MegaMeeting on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m.

We would love to see you in person at the Plumber & Pipefitters Local at 1250 Kinnear Road in Columbus, Ohio, 43212.

We listened to you and understand it is difficult for some members to travel so, as President Danny Musacchio promised in October, we are setting up satellite sites at training centers in Amherst, Batavia and West Virginia for you to take part in the MegaMeeting.

This is your union so please plan to be active in these twice-a-year meetings. There will be no chapter meetings in April.

The MegaMeeting will include a thorough review of Local 23’s finances, and a report from every Field Rep and organizer in our four states.

JATC administrators will report as well.

“You’ll get to hear from everyone who works for you,” said President Musacchio.

Drug Testing for New and Existing
North Shore Chapter Members

New and existing North Shore Chapter members who need to be drug tested should call Kelly Steiner at 216.398.0349.

You will need to provide your name, social security number, phone number and zip code to Kelly to schedule a test.

Kelly will then text you a QR code that contains the referral, and the name of the testing facility closest to your home.

If Kelly does not answer, leave her a message and she will return your call promptly.

Foti Contracting Seeking Union Bricklayers

Foti Contracting is seeking to hire union bricklayers to work on the new Lake County Jail project located in Painesville, OH beginning in May 2025.

The project consists of a complete brick and stone veneer as well as 225 jail cells.

The Lake County Jail project is scheduled to last 14-16 months.

Foti Contracting also has numerous other opportunities throughout northeast Ohio.

If interested, call John Innamorato at 216-789-7184 or email at jinnamorato@foticontracting.com.

In Memoriam
Joseph Coreno and Felice “Felix” DePaola

We lost a couple of great friends and brothers in the Bricklayers trade recently.

Joseph Coreno, 73, of Westlake passed away on Friday, March 21.

Joe was a proud union bricklayer for more than 50 years, and served as President of Bricklayers Local 5.

You can read Joe’s obituary here.

Felice “Felix” DiPaola, 89, of Chesterland, passed away peacefully on March 16.

Felix was a dedicated member of Local 23 for 70 years, taking great pride in his craft and the community he helped build.

You can read Felix’s obituary here.

Joe and Felix were respected, admired and loved and they will be missed.

Our condolences go out to their families.

Photos From The Skills USA Ohio Competition

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

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Ballots to be Counted on March 14 – Still Time to Vote

There is still time to vote in the election for BAC Local 23 officers.

If you have voted, your returned ballots are being mailed to a secure post office box, and will be counted on March 14.

If you have not received a ballot, or for some reason you need a duplicate ballot, then call the 24-hour message line of the Election Administrator at 412.548.2140.

When you call, you will be asked for your name, address, and your IU number.

A ballot will be mailed to you. You will need to fill it out and mail it back as soon as you can to ensure your vote is counted.

Ballots must arrive by March 14 to be counted.

This is the first election for officers since the merger so your vote is important.

Vote.

Berglund  Construction Company Seeks Superintendents, Foremen and Field Restoration Workers

The Berglund Construction Company is looking for superintendents, foremen and field restoration workers for jobs from their Columbus, Ohio office.

Most of the work for Berglund will be in the Columbus area with some additional jobs in other parts of Ohio.

If you are a journeyman Bricklayer, and would like more information about the positions available at Berglund, please contact Justin Meek at 419.310.8592 in the Ohio office.

If you are interested in learning more about Berglund Construction Company, here is a link to their website: https://www.berglundco.com/.

Photo of the Week

North Shore Field Rep Nicole Ohmer representing BAC Local 23 at CEA Safety Day 2025 in Westlake.

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


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Bricklayers Bringing The Heat

Check out the photo below and share it with pride.

This is bricklayer ingenuity at our best.

BAC Local 23 bricklayers were already involved in a difficult, intricate restoration project at Cleveland Thermal when subzero temperatures – we’re talking 15 degrees with a windchill of -3 – hit the Cleveland area.

Our members kept their cool and figured out a way to keep the workplace warm.

Thanks to Bill Jenkins, a long-time foreman running the job for Renaissance Restoration who happens to have a keen interest in steam heat, BAC Local 23 bricklayers built a box around the work site and pumped in warm air from Cleveland Thermal.

“No matter what is thrown at us, our bricklayers get it done,” said Danny Musacchio, Local BAC 23 president. “Bill Jenkins and the crew made sure the job kept running through one of the worst patches of subzero temperatures we have witnessed in a long time.”

BAC Local 23 Constitution Committee Meets

The BAC Local 23 Constitution Committee, composed of members from all 9 local chapters appointed by President Danny Musacchio by way of a vote of confidence at our November meetings, met on Friday, Jan. 17 in Columbus.

Over the course of more than four hours, the committee members listened to a legal presentation about the Constitution, discussed a range of issues regarding the subjects covered by the Constitution, and adopted procedures for moving forward.

The committee members agreed to convene again after the officer elections are completed in March.

Chapter Nominations Wrapping Up This Week

Chapter nominations for the 9 BAC Local Chapters are wrapping up this week.

Tonight (Monday, January 20), the Tri-State Chapter and Central Ohio Chapter will meet, and tomorrow night the North Shore Chapter, Northeast Ohio Chapter, Southern West Virginia and Northern West Virginia Chapters are scheduled to hold nomination meetings.

Three chapters previously met: the Ohio Valley Chapter on Thursday, January 16, the Southwest Ohio Chapter on January 9 and the Northwest Ohio Chapter on January 7. The candidates nominated at those meetings had no opposition so they are all duly elected.

The elected positions are for three years with the terms beginning April 1.

Two Field Rep Positions Open In Ohio

We have openings for Field Reps in the greater Cleveland area and the Canton market in Ohio. If you need Field Rep assistance while we fill the positions, please call 440.986.3000. If you are interested in being a Field Rep, and want to learn more about the positions, please send an email to info@bac23.org or call 440.986.3000.

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


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BAC Local 23 Secures Nearly $300,000 in Backpay and Interest for Bricklayers

Over the holidays, just in time for Christmas, BAC Local 23 secured nearly $300,000 in backpay and interest for seven union members who were owed wages for unpaid time spent traveling between work locations.

Three of those Bricklayers received more than $40,000 each.

BAC Local 23 vigorously pursued a grievance and unfair labor practice charges against their employer, Gabor Enterprises.

“This union fights for its members and we are always going to stand up for our members to make sure they are paid for the work they do,” said Danny Musacchio, President, BAC Local 23.

Ultimately, BAC Local 23 and Gabor agreed upon a fair resolution to compensate these workers for their unpaid wages. Through their fringe benefit funds, the workers also received pension and health contributions that were owed.

Two Slates of Candidates
for BAC Local 23 Election Nominated

Two slates of candidates for BAC Local 23 officeholders were nominated on Saturday.

The election will be overseen by a three-member Election Committee composed of Donald May, Election Committee Chair, donaldmays10@gmail.com, Mike Collins and Russell Cerisano.

Two Field Rep Positions Open in Ohio

We have openings for Field Reps in the greater Cleveland area and the Canton market in Ohio. If you need Field Rep assistance while we fill the positions, please call 440.986.3000. If you are interested in being a Field Rep, and want to learn more about the positions, please send an email to info@bac23.org or call 440.986.3000.

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

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Welcome to the BAC Local 23 Weekly Update – January 6, 2025

Filing For Unemployment
Just Got Easier In Ohio

Ohio union members in good standing facing a layoff?

Filing for unemployment in Ohio just got a little easier.

 For Ohio members, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) implemented a new procedure on January 1, 2025.

 If you are laid off and applying for unemployment compensation benefits, you should check the box that says you are a member of a union that operates a hiring hall.

 ODJFS will verify that your union, BAC Local 23, is on their approved list – we are – and will confirm with us that you are a member in good standing. The old procedure that required you to take these extra steps yourself has been eliminated.

 Until ODJFS “flips” or approves your application in their electronic system as a member in good standing of a union with a hiring hall, you must engage in two work-seeking activities in order to qualify for benefits that include, for example, (1) contacting your union and (2) updating your resume.

 Yes, these two steps count as two. Click here and scroll down to see “Other activities that will meet your Weekly Work Search Requirements.”

 Once ODJFS approves your application, and this is expected to take a week or two, you do not need to do anything else to “seek work.”

If you return to work, and are laid off again, you will need to follow the same procedure to apply for unemployment benefits.

ODJFS believes this new process will move quickly and make it easier for a union member in good standing to meet their requirement to seek work in order to qualify for benefits.

Here is a link to get started.

We want to hear from you and your experience with this new system by sending us your ideas to info@bac23.org.

BAC Local 23 members in other states, stay tuned. We will send current information for your state soon.

Nomination Meeting For Election
This Saturday, January 11

The Nomination Meeting for the upcoming elections will be held this Saturday, Jan. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local, 1260 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212.

At that time, nominations will be accepted for President, Secretary/Treasurer and five Vice Chair positions for BAC Local 23.

An Election Committee, appointed by President Danny Musacchio in accordance with the Model Constitution, is responsible for the upcoming nominations and election.

The Election Committee members are Mike Collins, Donald Mays and Russell Cerisano.

Among other duties, the Election Committee is responsible for ensuring candidates nominated at the Jan. 11 nominations meeting in Columbus meet the eligibility requirements for serving as an elected officer for BAC Local 23.

Chapter Nomination Meetings This Week

Brrrrr. Due to the snow emergency in central Ohio, the Central Ohio Chapter meeting that was scheduled for tonight, Monday, January 6 has been cancelled and rescheduled for January 20 at 6 p.m. at 2005 Lamb Road, Columbus, OH, 43319.

The Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold a nomination meeting on Tuesday, January 7 at 6 p.m. at 1310 Siler St., Fremont, OH, 43420.

The Southwest Ohio Chapter will hold a nomination meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 6 p.m. at 1550 Chase Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223.

At these meetings, officers and negotiating committee members for each chapter will be nominated.

Job Opportunities for BAC Local 23 Members

  • We have an opening for a local Field Representative in the former Local 18 jurisdiction representing Kentucky and Ohio, and for a Field Representative in the former Local 7 jurisdiction in Ohio. If you are interested in being a Field Rep, and want to learn more about the positions, please send an email to info@bac23.org or call 440.986.3000.
  • Mike Coates Construction, Inc. is seeking to hire union bricklayers to work on a project in Cleveland, Ohio beginning in February, 2025. The project includes detailed brickwork on a three-story structure at a private high school. The project is expected to last three months, but Coates will have other opportunities available throughout Northeast Ohio after the completion of the high school project. If you are interested, call Mike Coates Construction at 330.652.0190 or email the company at mail@mikecoatescontruction.com.

 

 

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

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