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Sherrod Brown: He’s Our Guy

When no one else would help us, Sherrod Brown fought to save BAC pensions.

That’s why BAC Local 23 is standing with Sherrod Brown.

When the Great Recession crippled union pension funds—including our own Columbus and Akron pensions—most politicians offered workers nothing but a few empty words of sympathy. But Sherrod Brown stepped up.

He introduced the Butch Lewis Pension Relief Act to save our pensions, and he didn’t quit fighting for years until he got the law passed. Now, thanks to Sherrod, Local 23 members in Akron and Columbus know they’ll get everything they earned in retirement.

And that’s why BAC Local 23 is fighting to send Sherrod Brown back to the Senate.

Click below to see the video from Paul Moore, a retired bricklayer whose pension was saved by the Butch Lewis Act.

Remembering Joseph DeFuria, 78 Year Member

On September 8, 2026, Local 23 Northeast, Youngstown (formerly Local 8), lost a great member, Joseph DeFuria, at the age of 100.

A World War II veteran, Joseph was a 78-year member of our union and had a 43-year career in the trade. On October 24, 2022, we had the honor of presenting him with his 75-year membership award, attended by his son, Dennis DeFuria, along with then Regional Field Representative Jeremy Rivas and President Lee Kurtz.

Joseph receiving his 75-Year Award

Job Opportunities

Now Hiring: Valentine Contractors Seeking Bricklayers

Valentine Contractors is looking to add bricklayers to their team. Family owned and operated since 1970, Valentine offers year-round work, with Saturdays worked every week. Most of their jobs are located in the greater Cleveland area and surrounding communities. Members interested in employment should contact Jim Valentine at 330-685-5031 or Mike Bichsel at 330-257-1793.

Photo Of The Week

James Delong (L) celebrating 25 years of service with his son Keith Delong and wife Rondelle. Keith is a first-year apprentice. This picture was taken at Corcoran’s 50-Year Anniversary Pig Roast.

Our doors and phones are always open!
Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

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

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org

Local 23 Members: You are not alone.

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members.

Click here for state-by-state mental health, substance abuse, and social service resources.

Click Here For Resources

For help now, call 1-883-MAP-TALK or email map@bacweb.org.

About MAP

MAP provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life. MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected.

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.

Our doors and phones are always open!
Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions.

You can also reach out to the main office:

440-986-3000 or frontdesk@bac23.org