MENU About Us Since its founding in 1865, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers has actively fought to improve our members’ quality of life – on and off the job – through access to fair wages, good benefits, safe working conditions, and solidarity among members. Today, we represent the most highly skilled trowel trades craftworkers across the United States and Canada including bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tilesetters, terrazzo and mosaic workers, and pointers/ cleaners/ caulkers. With over a century of protecting the rights of our workers, BAC is the oldest continuous union in North America. Join BAC BAC Regions & Locals BAC membership is represented by Locals and Administrative District Councils (ADCs) in five regions – Northeast, North Central, South, West, and Canada. Learn More International Masonry Institute The International Masonry Institute (IMI) is a labor-management cooperative of BAC and the contractors who employ its members. Learn More BAC Crafts BAC members are skilled craftworkers in a variety of crafts – Brick, Tile, Stone, Marble, Terrazzo, Cement, Plaster, and PCC/Restoration. PLASTER CEMENT Previous Next BAC Canada BAC became an international union in 1881 with the admittance of locals representing workers from Hamilton and Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Learn More BAC Craft Awards Since 1986, BAC Craft Awards have saluted Local Unions and workers for excellence in the trowel trades and distinguished service to their Local Unions and communities. Learn More Leadership BAC’s Executive Board is elected by the delegates to the International Union’s Convention, which is held once every five years. Learn More FAQ Below is list of frequently asked questions. You can also find answers by choosing a category of your questions. What types of pension benefits are available? How do I know if the correct contributions are made to my pension, health and welfare, and other benefit funds? When do I get a raise? What are my rights? Am I allowed to work outside my Local/ADC area? View All Footer navigation Learn More BAC Canada International Masonry Institute International Pension Fund International Health Fund Buy Union Support Members Officers Contractors Contact BAC BAC Regions & Locals FAQ News Center News BAC Journal Press Releases International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 620 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone 1(202) 783-3788 Toll Free 1(888) 880-8222 Email askbac@bacweb.org Privacy | Terms Copyright ©2021 The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Accept