Wage Increases Secured In Cincinnati, Dayton, Athens, Parkersburg, Marietta and Zanesville!

Thanks to the tireless work of Local 23 leadership and staff, members in Cincinnati, Dayton, Athens, Parkersburg, Marietta and Zanesville will be bringing home more money with wage increases secured over the next 3 years.

“The best part of this job is helping improve the lives of our members, and that’s what we were able to do by securing these contract and wage increases. It’s an honor to be entrusted to do this work, and we take it very seriously because at the end of the day our goal is to make life better for each member,” said Danny Musacchio, Local 23 President.

The wage increases are as follows:

Dayton: 15% increase of total package over 3 years

Year 1: 4.2%

Year 2: 5.3%

Year 3: 5%

Cincinnati: 14.2% increase of total package over 3 years

Year 1: 4.1%

Year 2: 4.75%

Year 3: 4.6%

Athens/Parkersburg/Marietta/Zanesville: 13% increase of total package over 3 years

Year 1: 4.35%

Year 2: 4.35%

Year 3: 4.35%

Local 23 Constitution: Ballots due June 8!

Members are voting on a new constitution and ballots are due by June 8! Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard. We are asking that you vote YES for your constitution and here’s why:

This constitution has broad support and the process was transparent and inclusive

This constitution has strong support from members and leadership and was developed through an open, transparent, and inclusive process with input from all sides.

Majority of members will see lower dues

Dues decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.25 percent, which puts more money back in your pocket and this simple and uniform dues structure will replace the old system of dues, separate fees and funds.

Our union is stronger when members participate

This vote is not political. It is about how we run our union and securing a strong future for all members. When you vote YES, we build a stronger and more unified Local 23

Cedar Point and Kings Island 2026

Get ready for a fun day on Sunday, September 6 with family, friends and fellow members at Cedar Point and King’s Island!

As a BAC Local 23 member, you are eligible to redeem up to 4 all-inclusive tickets that include Park & Water Park Admission, parking, a catered meal and a drink wristband at either King’s Island or Cedar Point.

Last year, we had a great turnout so hey let’s get together again and have even more fun this year.

The deadline to request tickets is August 23, 2026. Use your IU# as your gift code to redeem your tickets. *Omit beginning “0”s in IU#*

Here are the details for each park:

King’s Island:
www.visitkingsisland.com/save
Username: BAC23
Password: ORION?
The picnic meal will be served from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Cedar Point
www.cedarpoint.com/save
Username: cpbricklayers
Password: bricklayers
The picnic meal will be served from 1:30 p.m to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6.

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Make your voice heard and vote YES for your constitution that is built by members and backed by members! Ballots are due on or before June 8.

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. There are resources available.

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

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

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New Instructors Hired for Northern and Southern Regional Training Centers

Local 23 has hired a great slate of instructors for our Northern and Southern Regional Training Centers! The new instructors are below.

Southern Regional Training Center

Matthew Lightle – Brick Instructor

David Hale – PCC Instructor

Northern Regional Training Center

Joshua Holland – Brick Instructor

Louis Feihoo – PCC instructor

Tommy Sigley – Tile Instructor

“Our goal is to provide the highest quality training experience possible. This new team of instructors will work collaboratively, building on our strong traditions while preparing apprentices for the future,” said Brian Greynolds, Director of Apprenticeship and Training for BAC Local 23.

Local 23 Secures $7.80 Wage Increase Over 3 Years for Members in Southeast Ohio

Local 23 is pleased to announce that contract negotiations in Southeast Ohio have concluded, and the negotiation team secured a three-year contract with wage increases of $2.50, $2.60, and $2.70 an hour bringing wages up $7.80 over the next three years.

“This is another great win for Local 23 members and a testament to the power of our union,” said Local 23 President Danny Musacchio.

Deadlines for Local 23 Opportunities Coming Up!

15th National Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference In September – Local 23 Sisters Welcome!

The 15th National Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) Conference will be held the weekend of September 19-21, at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

The International Union and Local 23 will reimburse all costs for your travel, hotel (up to 2 nights booking in the designated Local 23 block), and registration fees — plus provide a $400 stipend after the event.

Book your hotel room in the designated Local 23 block here -> https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIMC/G-NABW

Sign up and register for the event here -> https://tradesfutures.org/initiatives/tradeswomen-build-nations/

We strongly suggest that if you plan to attend, you book your hotel using the designated block. If you book other accommodations, you will not be reimbursed for your hotel stay.

For additional details or if you have any questions, please reach out to Sierra Kriston at (540) 435-7360 or skriston@bac23.org.

Cedar Point and King’s Island – Must Book Tickets By August 17

Free Tickets are available to Kings Island and Cedar Point For ALL Members on August 31! Get ready for the best day ever brought to you by BAC Local 23 and Cedar Point and Kings Island!

You can choose up to 4 all-Inclusive passes to either King’s Island or Cedar Point, you will use your Member I.U.# as your Gift Code to redeem your tickets. Tickets include park & water park admission, parking, picnic, and a drink wristband. The Cedar Point meal will be served 1:30pm-3pm and the Kings Island meal will be served 12pm-1:30pm.

Redeem your passes here**

King’s Island: www.visitkingsisland.com/save

Username: BAC23

Password: ORION

Cedar Point: www.cedarpoint.com/save

Username: cpbricklayers

Password: bricklayers

**Username and Passwords are case sensitive**

**Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate**

**Omit any beginning “0”s in IU # **

**Season passholder option**

For more information go here.

Photo of the Week

Raffle winner Anthony Garlando with his level presented by Northshore Field Representative Mike Soltis.

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

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A Closer Look At Historic Cleveland Contract

We wanted to give you a closer look at the historic contract signed by BAC Local 23 in Cleveland last week that will raise our members pay by $18.45 over the next five years.

 A key to the contract?

 The team, spearheaded by President Danny Musacchio and Secretary/Treasurer Noah Carmichael, put together and publicized a Strike Benefit Program going into the final round of negotiations.

 “We’ve always had the ability to strike, but we dug in our heels with the Strike Benefit Program. Our power lies in our ability to withhold our labor, and the Strike Benefit Program meant our members would have food on their table if they went out on strike,” President Musacchio said.

 It worked. The contractors understood the threat of a strike was real.

 Local 23 successfully negotiated a new 5-year contract with big wage increases each year, effective May 1 of this year, for Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina counties in Ohio.

 Here is the breakdown year by year:

2025 hourly increase: $3.75
2026 hourly increase: $4.00
2027 hourly increase: $3.50
2028 hourly increase: $3.60
2029 hourly increase: $3.60

 Total hourly increase: $18.45

“It was pivotal that we went into the strongest market in our four states, and we were willing to put it all on the line because the rest of our locals will feel the positive ripple effect of what we won in northeast Ohio,” said President Musacchio. “Now, the Strike Benefit Program will be available if needed in the future – if we’re unable to achieve a fair contract.”

In addition to better wages, BAC Local 23 negotiated non-economic contract changes that we will be rolling out as both parties finalize the language.

The victory in Cleveland, and the new Strike Benefit Program, will provide momentum for BAC Local 23 and our members during upcoming contract negotiations in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

New Wage Increases Begin May 1
Into June and July

The good news about the Cleveland contract is wages went up $3.75 an hour beginning May 1 of this year so members are already benefitting.

A number of our contracts have wage increases that began May 1 with some coming in June and July.

Take a few minutes to review your pay stubs to make sure your new wages are reflected and you are being paid the correct amount.

If there are any problems, or you have any questions, reach out to your Field Rep.

Photo of the Week

2025 CCAA Dream Days Career Fair with Akron Public Schools.

Pictured L-R
Mike Soltis-Cleveland Tile Field Rep.
Joshua Moss- NE Ohio Organizer
Tom Dieringer- Akron Field Rep.

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

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