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BAC Delegates Attend Democratic National Convention
2024 Issue 3
Legislative & Political
BAC delegates advocated for working people and represented the union at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. They participated in meetings and events to coordinate mobilization efforts to elect pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot this fall. Delegates also met with labor-friendly legislators to discuss issues affecting BAC members. BAC ADC 1 of Illinois, and the International Masonry Institute, held a demonstration during an event at the McCormick Place Convention Center.
Left to right: BAC Northeast Regional Director Al Catalano, Local 3 NY President Rick Williamson, BAC President Tim Driscoll, IMTEF National Director of Apprenticeship & Training Anthony DiPerna, US Representative Joe Morelle (NY-25), BAC Director of Collective Bargaining Agreements Michael Di Virgilio, and BAC Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Sullivan.Left to right: BAC President Tim Driscoll, IL Governor J.B. Pritzker, and ADC 1 of IL President Mike Volpentesta.Left to right: BAC North Central Regional Director Jeremy Rivas, ADC 1 of IL Organizer Tony Demme, IL District Council Training Center Brick Instructor Mariusz Panocha, BAC Director of National Agreements and Trade Jurisdiction Tim Rossborough, BAC Director of Collective Bargaining Agreements Michael Di Virgilio, and IL District Council Training Center Tuckpointer Apprentice Coordinator Jose Miramontes at a demo event at the McCormick Place Convention Center.Left to right: ADC of NJ Secretary-Treasurer Leon Jones, Jr., BAC President Tim Driscoll, and NJ Governor Phil Murphy.Left to right: Former SAG-AFRTA President Gabrielle Carteris, BAC Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Sullivan, and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.Left to right: BAC Executive Vice President Keith Hocevar, US Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), and ADC of Eastern MO Director Brian Jennewein. Left to right: BAC Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Sullivan, US Senator Raphael Warnock, and BAC President Tim Driscoll.
Each year, the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches proudly through Springfield, IL announcing the annual eleven-day showcase of Illinois agriculture and entertainment. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) took a moment with Local 8 IL member Brandon Pittman to show her support of BAC.
Each year, the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches proudly through Springfield, IL announcing the annual eleven-day showcase of Illinois agriculture and entertainment. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) took a moment with Local 8 IL member Brandon Pittman to show her support of BAC.