Online Safety Contest Helps Keep Members Safe During Pandemic

To encourage members to work safely during the pandemic, BAC Local 1 Oregon/Washington/Idaho/Montana launched an online contest through Facebook. The contest enables members to share jobsite videos demonstrating how they work safely. After being reviewed independently by a third-party judge, Local members Simon Scoles, Scott Fromm and Rick Salchenberg won the best videos. Each Member received prizes, including levels, sweatshirts and gift cards.

Matt Eleazer, President of Local 1 OR/WA/ID/MT, says that the contest puts the emphasis on essential worker safety first. “Through these videos, we are showing how our union members work safely without sacrificing work quality. We thank our members who are not only working hard but working smart and following safety and health protocols. They are truly the best hands in the business.”

To view the videos, visit the Local’s Facebook page.