Brothers and Sisters,    This Labor Day, we stand at one of the better parts of our time in Labor History; policies are being put in place that will create more union jobs.    With our Local and State Building Trades,...

Understanding and Addressing Sexual Harassment in Today’s Society Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that continues to affect workplaces, educational institutions, and communities worldwide. Defined as unwanted or...

From the Desk of Dave Tafoya, Greetings Brothers and Sisters, on May 10th BAC Local 3 assisted the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 16 with a picket against Knights Flooring Inc. at Napa City College. The picket was...

From the Desk of Secretary Treasurer Ryan Ruf,   WE HAVE MOVED!!! Effective July 1st, 2024, BAC Local #3 Union Office has relocated to Oakland, California. New Address:  8201 Capwell Drive, Oakland, California 94621 Phone...

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, On March 2, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend the awards ceremony for all the apprentices who became Journeymen for our Masonry crafts in 2023. This is a very special day for those who...

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,  Recently, I attended the World of Concrete for the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500. This competition puts bricklayers on the world’s biggest stage in Las Vegas. Over 450 international exhibitors from...

From the Desk of Lenny Paredes: Why Hire Skilled and Trained Workers? Tradesmen and women bring extensive and specialized knowledge to the table. Professionals in all fields endure rigorous training, apprenticeships, and often...

From the Desk of Colin Johnson:   Happy New Year Brothers and Sisters.  I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season.  For many people the coming of a new year is a time for reflection and optimism for the year to come. ...

From the Desk of  Dave Tafoya   As we are rapidly approaching winter, the weather will play a factor in all our outdoor projects. It is important to maintain your own personal safety along with others working side by side...