What's Inside BAC Local 13 Autumn 2009 Issue:

The President's corner — Carlos Aquin  I hope to find you and your families all in good health. At this time I would like to take the opportunity to write to you about several positive things that we have been accomplishing on a daily basis in continuing to move forward with our Union. Regarding Union Picnic: I hope that everyone and their families enjoyed the 2009 Union Picnic. There are many pictures enclosed with a lot of beautiful faces and families. The picnic is always such a pleasure to rejoice with everyone and their families, I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves... » Read more  News From Northern Nevada — Jeff Estell  We're coming down to the end of the year and things are running very slow mostly due to the economy. We have some brickwork going; Scott Zemp just finished a car dealership and has a couple of small jobs to do in a couple of weeks. Zemp also has the second phase to the ballpark which will be an extension to the existing PLA from the ballpark... » Read more  Compliance Officer Corner — Jeremy Keen  We have been closely monitoring all public works job going on throughout the state and making sure that all workers under our scope of workare being paid the proper wages. As I am sure you all have noticed with the slumping economy many projects throughout the state have been shut down for lack of funding through investors... » Read more  Office Administration — Johnnie Allen  Hello there I hope this finds you and your families well. There have been a couple of changes in regards to the below indicated. To follow you will find some information in regards to who to contact for your Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage for eligibility and for questions in regards to bills or even if you need to add or remove a dependant... » Read more  News from the Apprenticeship Office — Jack Gray  I cannot stress how important it is to come to class. Tile Setters, Bricklayers, Marble Masons and PCC students all need 72 class hours and 750 OJTC hours for up-grade to the next period. Finishers need 36 class hours and 300 OJTC hours. We are not able to give up-grades without these hours. We are allowing one excused absence this year. After the one excused absence, the next absence shall be made up by the apprentice during an approved and pre scheduled work day... » Read more