BAC Local 5 PA

Founded in 1865, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) represents skilled craftworkers in the trowel trades across the United States and Canada. This includes a diverse range of professions such as:

Bricklayers
Stone and Marble Masons
Cement Masons
Plasterers
Tile Setters
Terrazzo and Mosaic Workers
Pointers/Cleaners/Caulkers
Choosing a Trade
Choosing a trade within BAC offers a rewarding career path with a strong sense of community and tradition. As a member of Local #5, you'll be part of a union with a rich history and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Whether you're interested in the precision of bricklaying, the artistry of stone masonry, or the durability of terrazzo, there is a specialty to match your interests and skills.

Apprenticeship Opportunities
The International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) plays a crucial role in the training and education of BAC members. IMTEF provides in-depth, quality training across all trowel trades, ensuring that members are well-prepared for their careers. Some of the benefits of apprenticeship programs include:

Hands-on Training: Apprentices receive practical, on-the-job training from experienced craftworkers.
Classroom Instruction: In addition to hands-on experience, apprentices attend classes to learn the theoretical aspects of their trade.
Earn While You Learn: Apprentices are paid for their work, allowing them to earn a wage while gaining valuable skills.
Career Advancement: Completing an apprenticeship can lead to journeyman status and opens the door to further career opportunities within the union.
Joining Bricklayers' Local #5 not only provides a pathway to a fulfilling career but also offers the opportunity to be part of a proud and supportive community dedicated to excellence in the trowel trades.

Work with your hands and build projects that make history. As a bricklayer, tile setter, stone mason, marble mason, cement mason, terrazzo worker, plasterer or restoration specialist/pointer-caulker-cleaner, you can point with pride to the projects you’ve built in your community. Be part of the team, working together to get the job done – out in the field, not behind a desk. With constant innovations in safety and technology, the job site is changing every day.

Plus, when you join the union, you join a movement dedicated to creating better lives for working people everywhere. Your union brothers and sister will always support you at work and beyond! You’ll earn good pay, and great benefits like health, disability and life insurance. Pension and retirement savings programs will also help you secure your future. Keep in mind that even though you may join a local union in your hometown, you can also work in other cities and your benefits will travel with you.