LOCAL 9

*** Welcome to our website. Please look under RATES to find the new rates effective June 1, 2010. If you still need the old rates, you can call the office at 412 825-0923. Please check the dates on each sheet. The apprentice rates for each chapter are listed below the Journeyman Rates. The Erie Chapter is still in negotiations along with the Marble Masons. Continue using the old rates until you receive notification or the website is updated *** There are now INDUSTRIAL RATES and COMMERCIAL RATES. The numbers are the same, only difference is that ALL INDUSTRIAL wages and fringes are calculated on "hours paid". COMMERCIAL wages and fringes are calculated on "hours worked", EXCEPT local pension, annuity, dues and building fund, which are calculated on "hours paid". Those funds are identified on the rate sheets with "HP"

Welcome to the Local 9 website, an informative resource for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers! Our address is 100 Kingston Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Telephone: (412)825-0923 or Toll Free: 1 800 238-0999 Fax: (412)825-0954 We are located at the corner of Rt. 22 and Kingston Drive in Wilkins Township. Directly across Rt. 22 from Sears in Penn Center.

*** THE NEW RATES ARE POSTED IN THIS WEBSITE AND WILL BE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2009. IF YOU STILL NEED THE OLD RATES, CALL OUR OFFICE AT 412 825-0923*** Please note** We now have Commercial Rates and Industrial Rates. The only change is how the benefits are paid. There is a complete explanation above and at the top of each chapter rate sheet. These Commercial and Industrial Rates only apply to chapters under the BAC Local 9 Boilerplate Agreement and include Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Beaver, Clarion, Washington, New Castle, Warren, Washington and Greensburg Chapters and the Stone Masons. It does not apply to the Erie Chapter or other Allied Crafts Chapter such as tile, marble terrazzo and pcc.

*News Letter*

We are currently seeking articles and photos for the next newsletter, if you have anything you think may be interesting, contact the main office and we'll be sure to get it in! BAC LOCAL 9 PA, 100 KINGSTON DR. PITTSBURGH PA 15235 (412)825-0923 OR 1 800 238-0999 FAX:(412)825-0954

*APPRENTICE UPDATE* Apprentice classes are scheduled for all trades, if you have any questions regarding apprentice or cross-craft training contact "Kurt Keller" at 1-800-238-0999. "Knowledge is the key to success!" Applications for the Apprenticeship Program can be found at our office in Wilkins Township or at a Career Link in your area. Requirements for the program are as follows: 1. Applicant must be of good moral character and be able to perform the physical work of the trade. 2. Applicant must be 18 or older. 3. Must be a high school graduate of have a GED certificate a valid PA drivers license and a vehicle. 4. Must take a written exam and be interviewed. 5. Pay a $25 non-refundable processing fee at some point during the application process. 6. Submit to a test for substance abuse. 7. Must be willing to attend school, out of state, for 12 weeks. 8. Must reside in Pennsylvania to be eligable 9. Submit to a criminal records check. Our jurisdiction is Western Pennsylvania. We have 9 chapters that cover the following areas: PITTSBURGH BRICK CHAPTER: Allegheny County WASHINGTON CHAPTER: Washington & Greene Counties. JOHNSTOWN CHAPTER: Cambria, Bedford, Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon & Somerset Counties. NEW CASTLE/BEAVER CHAPTER: Beaver, Butler, Lawrence & Mercer Counties. CLARION CHAPTER: Vanango, Forest, Clarion, Jefferson & Clearfield Counties. WARREN CHAPTER: Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk & Cameron Counties. GREENSBURG CHAPTER: Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, & Westmoreland Counties. ERIE CHAPTER: Erie & Crawford Counties. PITTSBURGH ALLIED CRAFTS CHAPTER: All countied listed above.

LOOK FOR MEETING UPDATES BELOW AND ON THE "MEETINGS" TAB.... RETIREES BREAKFAST IS HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY EACH MONTH... PLEASE NOTE**** THE RETIREES BREAKFAST WILL RESUME AGAIN ON THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010. SEE YOU ALL SOON. We hope you find the resources within helpful. This Web-Site is maintained by "Mary T. Pegg". Thank you for using www.local9pa.com

**LINKS**

Gem Group---www.gemgrouplp.com B.A.C. International---www.BacWeb.org IMI---http://www.imiweb.org/

*****UPCOMING EVENTS***Want to take the kids to Idlewild & Soak Zone or Sandcastle? Local 9 members can buy tickets at a discount. We have forms to mail for discount tickets. If you are interested call the office and we can mail a form to you. The prices are: $19.99 for Idlewild & Soak Zone and $17.00 for Sandcastle. THE DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS IS JULY 30, 2010. There is a $4.00 handling fee for your ticket order by mail. To save the $4.00 handling charge you can order your tickets on the web. 1. Go to Idlewild's website: http//idlewild.com, click on "Buy Tickets" Click on FUNDAY PASS (@ 29.99) & enter the number of tickets in that box. Click on ADD TO CART enter COUPON CODE #2010150 click on APPLY to receive the discount. Print out your tickets and take to the turnstyle at the park. **** 2. For SANDCASTLE, go to the website: http://www,sandcastlewaterpark.com, click on BUY TICKETS, click on WHITEWATER PASSES (@29.99), enter number of tickets in that box, click on "ADD TO CART" enter the coupon code # 2010150. When you click on "APPLY" you will receive the discount. Print out your tickets and take to the turnstyle at the park. THESE TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. DISCOUNT TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE GATES. ***NOTE TO ALL WASHINGTON CHAPTER MEMBERS*your monthly chapter meetings are on the second Monday each month and will now begin at 7:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Brick chapter meeting on the first Monday of the month also begins at 7:00 pm. and the Pittsburgh Allied Crafts Chapter on the 4th Friday also starts at 7:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE***THE PITTSBURGH ALLIED CRAFTS CHAPTER MEETING FOR MAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. All other chapter meetings start at 8:00 pm. There is a schedule of the meetings under the MEETINGS tab above. ***Please remember to contact the BAC Local 9 Office if you need to change your beneficiary or address.*** ***Keep your monthly membership dues current. You can mail in your payment with a check or money order or you can pay with a Checkless Payment-call the office and set it up. You can also pay by credit card (fees apply) REMEMBER, IF YOU PAY FOR 11MONTHS AT ONE TIME YOU GET THE 12TH FREE!!! ***SCHOLARSHIPS***There are a few scholarships available to the families of Union Members. To have all scholarship information mailed to you whenever it becomes available, call the office at 1-800-238-0999 and we will put you on the scholarship mailing list. You will receive all scholarship information as it becomes available and you will continue to receive the information until you call and let us know that you no longer need the information. Read information carefully, there are different eligibility requirements for each scholarship. The Bates Scholarship, from the International, is for High School JUNIORS who have taken who have taken the "PSAT" in Ocotber. There was an article on the Bates Scholarship in issue 4/2009 of the Journal. You can fill out the application online. For information and link to the online application form, to www.bacweb.org and click on Member benefits, select "Education", then "Scholarships" or call 1-888-880-8222 ext. 3111. Since these applications are online, they may not be sending paperwork to me, so take avantage of the online service. Apply now!***Call the local office in Wilkins Twp. to get on the mailing list for the other scholarships asap. *** 1-800-238-099********Thank You!