named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprenticeship Training Program
Comprehensive training for bricklayers and allied craftworkers, including safety, upgrade programs, and special certifications through the Union and IMI
Masonry Skills Challenge
National competition for first-, second-, and third-year apprentices to demonstrate bricklaying skills; used as a platform to showcase BAC training programs
SpecMix Bricklayer 500
High-level masonry competition where bricklayers lay as many bricks as possible in one hour, judged on speed, precision, and craftsmanship
Women’s Leadership Conference
Bi-annual conference offering supervisor certification, safety leadership, blueprint reading, and mentorship training for women in the BAC
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 4 activities
- Provides IMTEF Supervisor Certification training for women in the tradesOffers training sessions leading to IMTEF Supervisor Certification, covering safety leadership, blueprint reading, CPR, and mentorship for BAC women.
- Provides apprenticeships leading to union employment with full benefitsOffers apprenticeships for Job Corps graduates resulting in average first-year earnings of over $25 per hour ($35,000 annually) and full union healthcare and retirement benefits.
- Provides on-the-job training in tile installation for apprenticesDelivers on-the-job training during construction projects, resulting in significant skill development in tile installation for apprentices.
- Trains students in skilled masonry and tile trades through Job CorpsHas served as a Job Corps contractor for over 50 years, training students for careers in skilled masonry and tile trades.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Ensures access to safe working environments through union standardsGuarantees members work in safe environments by enforcing union safety standards and providing relevant training.
- Provides union employment with livable wages and standard working hoursSecures union jobs for members that offer livable wages and standard working hours as part of collective benefits.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Constructs sustainable, high-performance buildingsConstructed a Net Zero Emissions school building projected for LEED Platinum certification, featuring geothermal wells and a solar canopy.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Delivers multilingual onboarding materials for new membersProvides a multilingual welcome package in English, Spanish, and French to support new member integration.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Develops leadership skills among women in the tradesHosts a bi-annual Women's Leadership Conference to develop supervisory and leadership skills for BAC members.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Provides culturally responsive mental health and substance use supportOffers culturally responsive mental health resources and operates the Member Assistance Program (MAP), including a confidential helpline (1-833-MAP-TALK) available Monday–Friday, 8am–7pm ET, for construction workers.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Provides digital access to membership and benefits informationOperates a free, secure online portal where members can review membership details, benefits, union news, work history, update contact information, upload forms, and check in while traveling.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Reimburses health and welfare expenses and provides ancillary benefits to membersProvides health expense reimbursements, health, dental, and vision insurance premiums, tuition reimbursement, child care reimbursement, supplemental unemployment, supplemental workers compensation, supplemental disability, sick pay, and vacation benefits to union members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Installs masonry and tile components in large-scale construction projectsInstalled 2,000 square feet of brick-faced precast panels, 220 tons of stone veneer, over 300,000 Norman bricks, and full-height porcelain and ceramic tile in hallways and bathrooms on a major school building project.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.23M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.96M93%
Investment income$233K6%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$3.86M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.15M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$5.00M
Liabilities$221K
Net assets$6.92M
Liquid reserves19.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN O'NEAL | FUNDS ADMINISTRATOR | 18 | $139K |
| MARK SELL | TRUSTEE | 0 | $818 |
board members · 6
- ANDREW HANRAHAN — TRUSTEE
- FRANK PIETROWSKI — TRUSTEE
- JAMES LOGAN — TRUSTEE
- KENT RANDLE — TRUSTEE
- PAUL JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD WILLIAMSON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Partner — Collaborates on Project Labor Agreements for city construction projects
- Building Trades Employers’ Association Partner — Participates in a memorandum of understanding to support recruitment into pre-apprenticeship programs
- Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) Partner — Engages through guest speakers such as its Executive Director who participated in the Women’s Leadership Conference.
- Costa Brothers Masonry Partner — Signatory contractor collaborating with BAC members on masonry work for the Tobin Montessori School.
- High Point Interiors Inc. Partner — Employer of BAC members who installed interior tilework in the school.
- International Masonry Institute (IMI) Partner — Co-sponsors training programs and operates the International Training Center where the conference was held.
- International Masonry Institute (IMI) Partner — Jointly operates Job Corps training programs with BAC to prepare students for careers in the trowel trades.
- International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF) Partner — Collaborates on delivering Supervisor Certification training to BAC members.
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Government — BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL NO 3 is a local chapter of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Network — Local Union #3, NY is part of the International Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) trade union.
- Job Corps Partner — Longstanding contractor relationship training students in masonry and tile trades through the Job Corps program.
- New York City Government — Partner in Project Labor Agreements covering over $7 billion in city construction and renovation projects
- US Army National Guard Partner — Organization with which the BAC shares workforce development opportunities for veterans.
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 and Mentorship to Enhance Workforce Qualitymethodology: apprenticeship and skills developmentBy requiring participation in union training programs and mandating journey-level workers to mentor apprentices, the organization improves workforce quality because structured skill development and on-the-job guidance ensure high standards and continuity of expertise.
- Culturally Responsive, Peer-Informed Mental Health Supportmethodology: culturally-responsive-supportBy delivering mental health support through a culturally responsive and peer-informed approach, the organization improves engagement and effectiveness because shared occupational experiences build trust and reduce stigma among construction workers.
- Peer Networks and Storytelling to Promote Leadership Among Women in Tradesmethodology: peer_support_networksBy fostering peer support networks and using personal storytelling in leadership conferences, the organization combats isolation and promotes leadership development among women because relatable narratives and mutual support build confidence and collective identity.
- Union Collective Bargaining as a Mechanism for Worker Protectionmethodology: union-collective-bargainingBy leveraging collective union membership, the organization ensures fair pay, respectful treatment, and safe working conditions because unified labor representation increases worker power and enforces accountability through negotiated agreements.
- Workforce Development Partnerships for Economic Opportunitymethodology: workforce-development-partnershipBy partnering with Job Corps to deliver hands-on trade education, the organization creates pathways to economic opportunity for underserved youth because structured, real-world training increases employability and long-term career entry into skilled trades.