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BRICKLAYERS' & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL 2 NEW YORK
ALBANY, NY · EIN 161443147 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · baclocal2nyvt.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$4.0M
employees
13
mission · from form 990

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 New York is a labor union representing trowel trades workers in upstate New York. The union advocates for fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions through collective bargaining and training programs. It serves members across 26 counties and supports workforce development through apprenticeships in masonry, tile setting, and cement finishing.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

BAC Local 2 NY/VT Charitable Fund
Provides scholarships and grants to individuals and local nonprofits in the Capital Region, Glens Falls, and Syracuse areas
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Confidential mental health and referral services for union members and their families, available at no cost
NYS Registered Apprenticeship Training Programs
Five-year apprenticeship programs in bricklaying, tile setting, cement finishing, and related trades combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction
US Bates Scholarship
Annual scholarship program providing up to $20,000 to children of BAC members for post-secondary education
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 3 activities
    • Advocates for fair labor conditions
      Advocates for fair wages, hours, and working conditions for BAC members through direct representation and by establishing procedures for amicable resolution of disputes between employers and employees.
    • Engages in collective bargaining
      Negotiates collective bargaining agreements to improve wages, hours, working conditions, and living standards for union members.
    • Organizes masonry-trowel trades workers
      Organizes and represents workers in the masonry and trowel trades within its jurisdiction to support collective representation and labor rights.
  • Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 2 activities
    • Supports construction safety initiatives
      Participates in the national Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and supports silica dust safety initiatives, including recognition as a "Supporter" on CPWR's Work Safely with Silica website.
    • Translates safety research into construction practices
      Participates in the Masonry Industry Research to Practice (r2p) Partnership and collaborates with CPWR, ICE, and IMI to translate safety and health research findings into practical, replicable safety solutions and implementation models for construction sites.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Administers employee benefits
      Manages and administers health care, retirement, unemployment, and other employee benefits programs for members and their families to enhance economic security and living standards.
  • Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Conducts union-related research and education
      Conducts education and research activities in support of union objectives, including improving worker safety and advancing labor policy.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Engages in legislative and political advocacy
      Participates in the legislative process and conducts voter registration, political education, and citizenship activities to support BAC members and working families.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funds local charitable organizations and scholarships
      Funds multiple local 501(c)(3) organizations in the Capital Region, Glens Falls, and Syracuse areas of New York, and awards scholarships through the US Bates Scholarship program in partnership with International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS), including three annual $5,000 renewable scholarships totaling up to $20,000 per recipient.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates member support helpline
      Runs a toll-free crisis intervention and support helpline staffed by licensed mental health professionals during business hours, offering confidential counseling, referrals, and personalized assistance connecting members and families to insurance and community services, including for uninsured individuals.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Provides apprenticeship and skills training
      Offers a 4-year apprenticeship program combining 6,700 hours of on-the-job training with 144 hours of annual classroom instruction, along with ongoing education and training to advance members' skills and career development in the trowel trades.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Supplies skilled masonry and trowel trade labor
      Provides skilled labor in masonry and trowel trades to construction projects across 26 counties in New York State.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.87M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.70M91%
Investment income$89K5%
Other revenue$79K
expenses
Total expenses$1.78M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.97M
Cash$777K
Investments$1.62M
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$3.97M
Liquid reserves16.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PASQUALE TIRINO PRESIDENT 38 $182K
KEVIN POTTER SECRETARY-TREASURER 38 $181K
DAREN GULLIVER FIRST VICE-CHAIR/TRAINING COORD 38 $165K
CHRISTOPHER MARCHIONE -EFF 0624 THIRD VICE-CHAIR/FIELD REP 38 $160K
CHRISTOPHER TEDFORD - EFF 0624 SECOND VICE-CHAIR/FIELD REP 38 $133K
MARTIN DILLON - THRU 0524 SECOND VICE-CHAIR/FIELD REP 38 $50K
WOODROW MILLER - THRU 0524 THIRD VICE-CHAIR/FIELD REP 38 $34K
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • AFL-CIO Coalition — BAC is affiliated through the AFL-CIO Safety and Health at Work initiative.
  • B.A.C. International Network — Local affiliate of the international Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers union representing over 100,000 craftworkers in the U.S. and Canada.
  • BAC Benefits Partner — Hosts and administers the Member Assistance Program (MAP) in partnership with the union.
  • CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training Partner — Collaborates with BAC on the Masonry Industry Research to Practice (r2p) Partnership and fall prevention campaign.
  • Daren Gulliver Partner — Training & Education Director responsible for providing information about apprenticeship programs.
  • International Council of Employers (ICE) Partner — Jointly participates with BAC in safety initiatives including the Masonry r2p Partnership and silica safety support.
  • International Masonry Institute (IMI) Partner — Collaborates with BAC and CPWR in the Masonry Industry Research to Practice (r2p) Partnership.
  • International Scholarship and Tuition Services Partner — Administers the US Bates Scholarship application and selection process on behalf of IU BAC.
  • International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Network — Local 2 operates as an affiliate of the International Union, following its Constitution and objectives.
  • NIOSH Partner — Participates alongside BAC in the national Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.
  • North America's Building Trades Unions Coalition — BAC is one of the 14 national and international union affiliates under NABTU.
  • OSHA Government — Engages with BAC as part of the national Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.
  • local non-profits Partner — Receives grant funding from the BAC Local 2 NY/VT Charitable Fund to support public interest work.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Apprenticeship-Based Workforce Development
    methodology: apprenticeship_training
    By providing structured apprenticeship and training programs, the union improves craftworkers' skills and job performance, because skilled workers are more competitive, deliver higher-quality work, and strengthen collective bargaining power through demonstrated value.
  • Case Navigation for Member Well-Being
    methodology: case_navigation
    By actively coordinating access to health and social services through case navigation, the union reduces personal and systemic barriers to employment stability, because addressing off-the-job challenges improves job performance and long-term workforce retention.
  • Comprehensive Union Representation Model
    methodology: comprehensive_union_representation
    By combining collective bargaining with education, training, benefits, and workplace advocacy, the union improves members’ working conditions and living standards, because integrated support increases worker stability, loyalty, and leverage in labor negotiations.
  • Education-Focused Community Reinvestment
    methodology: education_and_need-based_grantmaking
    By redistributing financial support to education initiatives and need-based grants, the union strengthens community ties and member loyalty, because investing in members’ families and personal advancement fosters long-term engagement and reinforces union value beyond the workplace.
  • Research-to-Practice Safety Integration
    methodology: research-to-practice translation
    By partnering with research and industry organizations, the union translates safety research into on-site practices, because practical application of evidence-based protocols reduces workplace injuries and enhances worker protection in real-world conditions.