Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5 represents skilled union masonry workers across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
Craft Workers You Can Count On
We train, support, and advocate for bricklayers, tile finishers, and allied craft professionals through industry-leading apprenticeship programs, strong union benefits, and fair wages. From commercial construction to residential masonry, BAC Local 5 connects hardworking tradespeople with career opportunities while strengthening the building trades across the region.
The members of LOCAL 5 take pride in craftsmanship and it is our work ethic that makes us the most desired workforce the region has to offer.
- Bricklayers
- Tilesetters
- Finishers
- Stone & Marble Masons
- Terrazzo & Mosaic Workers
- Mason Support
- Pointer/Cleaner/Caulkers
Local 5 FAQ
Whether you’re a contractor, future member, or community partner, these FAQs explain what sets BAC Local 5 apart and why our skilled union workforce leads the way.
Our members complete industry-leading training and apprenticeship programs, follow strict safety standards, and take pride in delivering high-quality masonry work. When you work with BAC Local 5, you’re getting skilled professionals backed by union accountability—not just labor.
Local 5 bricklayers and allied craftworkers support a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential projects, including schools, hospitals, warehouses, office buildings, retail spaces, and custom masonry work.
We invest in hands-on training, mentorship, and workforce development to prepare the next generation of bricklayers. By strengthening skills today, we protect quality craftsmanship and good-paying union careers for tomorrow.
Our Mission
The objectives of this Local Union are to provide for, protect and improve the general welfare of its members and the employees represented by it both directly and indirectly, by all lawful means and methods, and, more particularly but without limitation of the foregoing:
Organize
To organize all persons engaged in work within its jurisdiction for their mutual benefit, aid and protection;
To secure recognition by employees and the public of the right to engage in collective bargaining;
To fulfill and require observance of this Local’s collective bargaining agreement;
To take such other actions as may tend to protect and promote the welfare and interest of this Local and its members.
Promote
To promote or establish wages, hours and other working conditions for all such workers;
To promote or establish programs to meet the costs of health care, retirement, unemployment and similar needs of all such workers and their families.
To promote the health, wealth and safety of all such workers and their families;
To promote, foster and develop programs to increase employment opportunities for such workers;
To promote, foster and develop apprentice programs, training programs, and other means to advance skills, efficiency, and working knowledge of its members;
To promote, foster and develop industrial peace and harmonious relations between employees and employers;
To promote, foster and develop harmonious relations with community organizations and with other organizations in the labor movement;
To promote, foster and develop programs which advance the social unity and efficiency of the industries employing its members;
To promote, foster and develop a better understanding by government of the labor movement;
To promote, foster and develop the interests of this Local and its members as workers by such means as registration, voting, political education and citizenship activities involving its members and their families;
To promote, foster and develop the trade jurisdiction of this Local and the International;
Engage
To engage in legislative activity to promote, foster and develop the physical, economic and social welfare of its members and their families;
To engage in such educational and research activity as may be appropriate;
To engage in legal activities appropriate for the defense and advancement of the interests of the Local and its members;
Strong Roots.
Strong Leadership.
Learn the story behind BAC Local 5 and meet the leaders who guide our union forward. From our history in the masonry trades to the officers and executive board representing our members today.
Officers & Staff
Management Committee
Afilliates
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