What Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers does

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 1 PA/DE is a chartered local chapter of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, the oldest continuous labor union in North America, founded in 1865 at Painters Hall in Philadelphia. The organization represents skilled trowel trades craftworkers — bricklayers, pointers, cleaners, caulkers, refractory and fire brick workers, stone and marble masons, terrazzo workers, tile finishers, and tile setters — across five counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery) and the State of Delaware. Its core function is collective bargaining on behalf of members with signatory contractors, supplemented by member benefits administration, job placement, and workforce training delivered through the Black Lake Place Training Center.

The union generates revenue primarily through membership dues paid by individual craftworkers, a recurring revenue stream analogous to a subscription model. Member benefits include Health & Welfare coverage (health and life insurance, established 1952), Pension and Annuity retirement plans (established 1962), and access to an accredited four-year apprenticeship program plus continuing education for journeypersons. Additional services include a Journeyperson Transfer Program for experienced masons seeking union membership, signatory contractor services, a Member Portal, and a Legacy Room event space (rented in partnership with Milillo Event Group). Members access services through the union hall in Philadelphia, and signatory contractors engage through collective bargaining agreements.

From a technology standpoint, BAC Local 1 operates a WordPress-based website (bac-1.org) functioning as an information and membership portal, with no developer-facing APIs, no proprietary software platforms, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed integrations. Distribution is local and direct via the union hall and collective bargaining framework; the organization maintains a modest social media presence on Facebook and Instagram for community engagement. Notable landmark projects involving Local 1 members include the Barnes Museum (2012), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Mormon Temple, and Downingtown.

Name

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

Legal name

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 PA/DE

Website

https://bac-1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BAC Local 1 PA/DE is a chartered labor union representing skilled trowel trades craftworkers — bricklayers, masons, tile setters, and terrazzo workers — across five Southeastern Pennsylvania counties and Delaware, providing collective bargaining, benefits administration, and apprenticeship training since 1865.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union / Trade Union Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Construction trade union
• Welfare and pension benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Local 1 generates revenue through membership dues paid by union members. Local 1 participates in a collective bargaining agreement that ensures financial security, employment and on the job safety for members.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BAC Local 1 is a chartered labor union that represents skilled trowel trades craftworkers across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, delivering collective bargaining representation, job placement, multi-employer Health & Welfare and Pension/Annuity benefits, and an accredited four-year apprenticeship training program. Offerings are sold primarily to individual craftworker members (bricklayers, pointers/cleaners/caulkers, refractory workers, stone and marble masons, terrazzo workers, tile finishers and setters), with signatory contractor services as a complementary relationship channel.

Product overview

BAC Local 1 operates as a labor union offering union membership to bricklayers and allied craftworkers (pointers, cleaners, caulkers, refractory workers, stone masons, marble masons, terrazzo workers, tile finishers, and tile setters) across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. The core offering is union membership, which includes collective bargaining representation, job placement, and worker protections. Member benefits include Health & Welfare plans (health insurance, life insurance, retiree coverage) and Pension & Annuity retirement plans. Training is delivered through the Joint Training and Apprentice Center, offering an accredited four-year apprenticeship program and continuing education for journeypersons. Additional services include Legacy Room event space rental (partnered with Milillo Event Group), member portal access, and signatory contractor agreements. The organization is the oldest continuous union in North America, founded in 1865.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAC Local 1 Union Membership Union membership representing bricklayers, pointers, cleaners, caulkers, refractory workers, stone masons, marble masons, terrazzo workers, tile finishers, and tile setters across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Provides collective bargaining representation, job placement, and worker protections.
• Health & Welfare Benefits Comprehensive welfare benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and retiree coverage for qualified union members.
• Pension & Annuity Plans Retirement savings and pension plans established to help members build toward financial security at retirement.
• Joint Training and Apprentice Center Accredited four-year apprenticeship program offering training for new apprentices and continuing education classes for journeypersons, including safety certifications and cross-training opportunities.
• Journeyperson Transfer Program Program for experienced craftworkers with masonry experience to join the union, offering union wages, health benefits, and retirement.
• Legacy Room Event Space Rental Newly renovated event venue available for rent for showers, weddings, reunions, and corporate events. Managed in partnership with Milillo Event Group. Features include AV equipment, stage, dance floor, bar, and bridal suite.
• Member Portal Online member login system for existing union members to access membership information, health and welfare benefits, and Training Center resources.
• Signatory Contractor Services Collective bargaining agreement services for contractors, providing access to skilled workforce and union labor standards.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Milillo Event GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilillo Event Group partners with BAC Local 1 to manage hall reservations for the Legacy Room event space. Milillo has been serving the Northeast Philadelphia region for over 35 years and can be reached at 215-676-3596 for booking events.
• International Union of Bricklayers and Allied CraftworkerscoreOthersBAC Local 1 PA/DE is a local chapter of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, the oldest continuous union in North America. The international union establishes standards and provides support for local chapters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): Represents heavy equipment operators and related construction workers. Comparable union structure covering construction trades with apprenticeship programs and benefits administration.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): Represents electrical workers across construction, utilities, and manufacturing. Highly comparable apprenticeship model (five-year programs), local-chapter structure, and benefits administration.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): Building trades union covering painters, glaziers, and coating workers (an adjacent trowel-adjacent finishing trade). Comparable as a construction craft union with apprenticeship programs and collective bargaining structure.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA): Largest construction trade union covering laborers on building, highway, and infrastructure projects. Comparable apprenticeship and benefits model serving construction craftworkers.
• International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers: Represents mechanical insulation workers in construction and industrial settings. Comparable union structure with apprenticeship training, local chapters, and signatory contractor agreements.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC): Represents carpenters in residential and commercial construction. Closely comparable trade union with training centers, multi-state local structure, and benefits programs.
• Sheet Metal Workers International Association (SMWIA): Represents sheet metal workers in construction and manufacturing. Comparable union structure with apprenticeship programs, joint training centers, and collective bargaining across regional locals.
• Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA): Represents cement masons and plasterers in the construction trades. Closely comparable union structure, craftworker training focus, and collective bargaining model to BAC Local 1.
• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers: Represents ironworkers in structural and reinforcing steel erection. Comparable construction trade union with local chapter structure, apprenticeship pathways, and benefits programs.
• International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers: Parent international union of BAC Local 1 PA/DE; sets standards, supports local chapters, and coordinates national bargaining — directly comparable as a union organization representing the same craft categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/153816954677212
• Instagraminstagram.com/local1bac
• Xx.com/local1bac

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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