IU Launches Online Job Network

Surplus Work Listed on the Member Portal

JOURNAL: ISSUE 1 - 2015

True to its word, the International Union has already ushered in an important new enhancement to its recently introduced Member Portal, a secure, online system for U.S. and Canadian members.

Members who visit the Member Portal online and create a free account (click the link at bacweb.org) can now access not only their membership information, work history and beneficiary designations, but can also view available surplus work opportunities on the Job Network.  Posted by BAC Locals/ADCs when they have more work than available craftworkers, members interested in traveling can access the Job Network for specific project locations, per diem (if offered), wages, benefits, and the Local/ADC contact information.

“Re-launching the Job Network – providing a safe, accessible, secure way for members interested in traveling to connect with work opportunities – has been a top IU priority since the last recession pretty much sidelined the Network. As soon as the economy began to rebound and the need was there, we couldn’t wait to get it back up and running as a web-based service,” says BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer.  Local 15 Missouri/Kansas/Nebraska was one of the first to post surplus craftworker needs for a project in city on the Job Network and was pleased with the response. “We’re still in the early stages of the Job Network roll-out and encourage members to check back periodically as we expect there could be some stretches with limited postings,” says BAC Collective Bargaining Services Director Michael Di Virgilio. Adds Brother Di Virgilio, “We look forward to having input from members on how to improve the Network, so please communicate any feedback with us at askbac@bacweb.org.”  

To create your Member Portal account, go to www.bacweb.org, click on BAC Member Portal banner, then click on Create an Account to register and follow the prompts. You’ll need your six digit IU membership number and an active email account. Once registered, securely note your username and password for future use. You will receive an email with a confirmation link – you must click on this link in order to activate your registration and log in to the Portal.

For more information go to the Registration FAQs and Help section. In addition, there is a TIP icon, located throughout the site to dispense helpful information with the click of the mouse.