Building on a History of Excellence 

Since its founding in 1865, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) is the oldest continuous union in North America and represents the most highly skilled trowel trades across the United States and Canada.

Columbus History

Our members include bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tilesetters, terrazzo, and mosaic workers, pointers/cleaners/caulkers and refractory workers.

At Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 55, we’re carrying on this proud tradition of craft excellence and union solidarity started by our founders. Our focus is on providing fair wages, exceptional benefits, safe working conditions, and teamwork coupled with our enduring commitment to exceptional workmanship.


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BAC 23 Central Ohio Chapter - Columbus Jurisdictional Area

Bricklayers

Serving the counties of Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Pickaway and Union

Marble Masons, Terrazzo
Workers & Tile Layers 

Serving the counties of Athens, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Knox, Licking, Madison, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Union, Vinton, and Washington


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A Local & Global Organization

BAC Local 55 Ohio is part of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, originally founded in 1865. With over 75,000 members worldwide, the BAC has long been dedicated to supporting operations in the building trades market. 

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As a local arm of a global organization, we take great pride in upholding the highest standards by providing superior training and education. Our professional craftworkers have the skills necessary to install any project, from residential housing to the largest industrial and commercial structures in the world.