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Serving the Membership Since 1865

BAC Local 5 represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across 33 counties of Pennsylvania including Bricklayers, Stone and Marble Masons, Cement and Refractory Masons, Plasters, Tile Setters, Terrazzo and Mosaic workers Pre-Cast installers and Pointers/Cleaner/Caulkers.

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Upcoming Events

08 Jul

Reading Chapter Meeting

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Reading Monthly Chapter Meeting

09 Jul

Pottsville Chapter Meeting

5:00PM - 6:00PM

The Pottsville Monthly Chapter Meeting

10 Jul

Wikes-Barre/Scranton Chapter Meeting

5:00PM - 6:00PM

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Monthly Meeting

03 Aug

BAC Local 5 Semi-Annual Meeting

10:00AM - 12:00PM

The BAC Local 5 Semi-Annual Meeting. Lunch will be provided.

04 Aug

BAC Local 5 Family Day at Knoebels Amusement Park

All Day

Come join BAC Local 5 and your Brothers and Sisters for a day at the park. Lunch and ride tickets will be availlable in pavilion M.

Recent Actions

Heat Safety
heat safety

Stay Safe In The Heat

BAC members across the country regularly work in conditions outdoors in direct sunlight or in enclosed spaces that are not climate-controlled. This leads construction workers to suffer from heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, death.

Before working in extreme heat, review the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) checklists: Overall Heat-Illness Prevention Program Checklist for Construction and Daily Heat-Illness Prevention Checklist for Construction

OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on heat hazards and provides resources to keep workers safe. 

MAP
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June 2024: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may appear following a traumatic or deeply stressful event (such as exposure to death, violence, or other existential threats). Workers in the construction industry, including veterans, should be aware that support is available. BAC members (and their loved ones) who may have been exposed to trauma are encouraged to complete an online PTSD screening by clicking here or here. If you or a loved one have been negatively impacted by trauma, please contact BAC MAP at 1-833-MAP-TALK for further support. 

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Recent Content

OSHA Proposes Revision to Personal Protective Equipment Standard in Construction

Properly-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in the construction industry. Too often, ill-fitting PPE does not provide workers with adequate protection, and may increase the risk for illness, injury, and death.

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BAC Supports the Reintroduction of the Rebuilding America’s Schools Act

[Washington, D.C.] – The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) applauds Representatives Robert C.