OUTSTANDING UNION SERVICE BY AN INDIVIDUAL

Edward Tiedt —Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois

Brother Tiedt recently retired after 45 years of membership in ADC 1 Illinois. During his career, he worked for some of the largest restoration contractors in the city of Chicago and restored some of the most prestigious landmarks in the Chicago area.

Brother Tiedt started his career in 1976. He developed a reputation as a hard worker who could be depended on. In 1997, he became an apprentice instructor and union organizer. During his time in those roles, Brother Tiedt mentored hundreds of apprentices and organized hundreds of members. He also persuaded many non-signatory contractors to do the right thing and sign with BAC.

In 2000, a respirator program was started by Local 52 President Bill Meyers in collaboration with Brother Tiedt and other union leadership. This program provided fit testing, lung function tests, physicals and respirators to all its PCC members. The program was a great success and protected its 1,200 members from the harmful effects of silica dust. Brother Tiedt spearheaded the respirator program and was in charge of it until he retired in 2021.

Brother Tiedt has always been a great advocate for the union men and women in Chicago and the state of Illinois. He is a class act.