IU Launches Online Member Portal

JOURNAL: ISSUE 2 - 2014

In early May, the International Union launched its new Member Portal, a secure, web-based system where U.S. and Canadian members can review their membership information online.

 First-time visitors will be asked to create a free login account. Once a member has successfully registered, he/she will be able to access the following:

• Demographic and contact 
  information;
• IU membership information;
• IU death benefit information including beneficiary designations;
• Recent work history;
• Reciprocal information including blanket authorization forms and transfer history; and
• A section to securely upload pertinent forms and documents.

“Members have asked for this service and we’re pleased to deliver it,” said BAC Secretary-Treasurer Henry Kramer, noting that enhancements will be added as they are developed. Release of the Member Portal is one of the top achievements of the IU’s technology initiatives thus far, which also include BAC Recip (reciprocal transfer system for BAC pension and health and welfare funds), BAC Remit (contributions remittance system for BAC contractors) and the Local Portal (report/data exchange system for Locals/ADCs).    

The Member Portal is being introduced on a rolling basis during May and June, beginning with the western U.S., moving east, then north to Canada. Members will receive information about the system by mail and email.

The Member Portal can be accessed by clicking on the Member Portal banner on BAC’s homepage at www.bacweb.org.  First time visitors should look for “Create an Account”, then follow the instructions to register. Before starting, have your IU membership card available for reference and make sure you have an active email account. Once registered, securely note your username and password for future use. As part of the registration process, 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.

The “Registration FAQ” section offers guidance on everything from creating an account to logging in to recovering a password and more. In addition, handy “tip” icons, strategically located throughout the site, dispense helpful information with the click of the mouse.

“The Member Portal is a huge step forward in our goal to expand connections between our members and the IU, Locals/ADCs, our benefit funds and our employers, allowing us to serve members more efficiently and effectively,” says Kramer.

Suggestions and feedback are welcome and should be sent to askbac@bacweb.org.