BAC Local 1 Oregon/Washington/Idaho/Montana

OREGON & WASHINGTON "Stay-at-Home" Orders

To:          BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT members

From:    Matt Eleazer

Date:     March 24, 2020

RE:          Oregon & Washington “Shelter-In-Place” Orders

OSHA Now Available to members

BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT Journeyworkers now have access to OSHA training online. 

Message regarding COVID-19

TO: BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT members

From: Matt Eleazer

Date: March 16, 2020

RE: COVID-19 Virus

Scholarships Available

Ann Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
BAC Bates Scholarship
OR State Building & Construction Trades College Scholarship
Al Thomas Memorial Scholarships

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Union women earn 33% more than women working without the support of union representation

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Apprenticeship Application Form

Applications are accepted Monday - Friday 8 AM - 11 AM and 1 PM - 3 PM
or you may call 503-234-3781 for an appointment.

You must provide your state issued ID (front and back) along with the application*.  You may print out the application below or come in and fill one out at our location:

Mason Trades Building
12812 NE Marx Street
Portland, OR 97230

* Please note that all provided documentation MUST be in English.

BAC Bates Scholarship

BAC U.S. Members:

The U.S. Bates Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2021 competition. Every year the program selects three students to receive a stipend of $5,000 per year for up to four years.

Al Thomas Memorial Scholarships

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000.00

How much is awarded?

  • Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving Apprentices enrolled in the Local #1 Oregon Apprenticeship Program.  The Apprentice Scholarships will be paid out in $500 increments.  The winning Apprentices will each receive $500 shortly after the winners are chosen and then the winners will each receive the second $500 installment in January 2020, provided they are still enrolled in the Apprenticeship Program.    

 Who is eligible?

THE ANN GALLAGHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2019

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1.  Graduating High School Senior or Currently Attending a College or University
  2.  Son or Daughter of an Oregon State Building Trades Member in Good Standing.
  3.  Minimum 500 word essay why this scholarship is important to you.

MAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
906 Columbia St SW #107
Olympia, WA 98501
360-357-6778 phone
360-357-6783 fax

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Protect Oregon's Prevailing Wage

Why are Oregon building trades workers paid the area prevailing wage when the state spends money on construction, but not when the state funds construction via tax subsidies?  HB 2194  and SB 291 would expand the prevailing rate requirement to include public works funded via tax credits or tax abatements. Contact your legistlature and tell them what you think!

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