Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
Local #6 IL

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About Us

The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers is the oldest labor organization in North America. Local #6 IL is defined by 6 chapters - Bloomington, Kankakee, LaSalle, Peoria, Rock Island and Rockford - representing approximately 1,500 members. The purpose of the union is to provide for, protect and improve the general welfare of its members.

Members Assistance Program

The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members and their families anywhere in North America. Members with serious personal problems may contact a licensed clinical social worker at MAP via a toll-free telephone hotline. The social worker will provide confidential guidance and help.

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Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship with Local #6 is a 3 1/2 - 5 year program that involves both on-the-job training and schooling. Pay starts at 50% of Journeyman scale plus chapter benefits (merit increases based on hours worked and time in program ). Most apprentices attend a 10 or 12 week "boot camp" before starting on a job site. Apprentices are paid while on the job, but not for schooling.

 
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Local 6 IL Chapters

  • Peoria

  • Rock Island

  • LaSalle

  • Bloomington

  • Rockford

  • Kankakee

 LOOKING FOR WORK?

If you are out of work, Please call the office or email weekly to be put on the out of work list when you are not currently working. This helps us connect you with employers that are looking for workers.

SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS

Join us Saturday March 28, 2020 & Saturday October 3, 2020 for our Semi-Annual Meetings. Meetings take place at 9:00 AM and are held at 3691 Cougar Dr. Ste A, Peru, IL, 61354.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ILBAC offers scholarships for the children and grandchildren of our Union Tradesmen. Applicants must be a high school senior in the 2019 - 2020 school year.