Connecting with BAC

Connecting Benefit Funds Anytime, Anywhere

When members travel to another Local’s jurisdiction to work, they earn credits (contributions) toward their home Locals’ health and welfare and pension funds. Keeping track of whether a home fund received these contributions used to be a headache for members. But that’s not the case anymore thanks to BAC’s Electronic Reciprocal Transfer System (ERTS).

This new system is available to all funds, and allows members to logon to ERTS 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year through a secure, password protected website. To take advantage of this online service, a Local’s funds must execute the service provider contract with Allen Bates Technologies and upload a file of travelers into ERTS. To find out which Local funds have signed up for ERTS, go to www.ipfihf.org and click on “Electronic Reciprocity.” For more information about ERTS, contact David F. Stupar at 202-383-3935 or dstupar@ipfihf.org.

BAC Job NETwork™: Putting Members to Work

The BAC Job NETwork™ is a quick and easy way to stay connected and informed about work opportunities throughout the Union. There is no charge for this service, members are automatically contacted about work opportunities, and there is no penalty for not traveling to a job when contacted. Features of this new section include:

1. Online enrollment
2. Downloadable Reciprocal Authorization Form
3. Information on U.S. and Canadian job opportunities available to members enrolled in the BAC Job NETwork™
   

To learn more, visit our website, www.bacweb.org and at the homepage simply click on the BAC Job NETwork™ logo. You can also access this section through the “Member Benefits” section of the website. If you have any questions about the BAC Job NETwork™, contact 1-800-992-9954 or bacjobs@bacweb.org.

Locals Reaching Members and Generating Jobs

The IU is not alone in expanding its use of technology. Locals are also following up on the MMP recommendations and Convention resolutions by establishing email addresses and websites to stay in touch with members, connect with the community, organize, and more. The following is just a small sample of the innovative offerings available through Local websites.

Local 3 California Connects with Consumers
www.bac3-ca.org

Local 3 California has taken the challenge out of finding the right contractor for the job with a new feature on their website that connects consumers with BAC contractors and craftworkers. The “Find a Contractor in Your Area” section allows individuals and businesses to find a BAC signatory contractor in a matter of minutes, by:

1. Selecting the craft
2. Selecting the job size
3. Selecting the location

Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky Offers Email to Members
www.baclocal4.org

Local 4 IN/KY offers members the option of registering with the Local for an email address of their own. Members who take advantage of this feature control their own settings.

All members can sign up to receive regular emails to keep up-to-date on what’s happening with the Union.

The Illinois District Council Puts Training Out in Front
www.bac2school.org

“Training Tomorrow’s Master Craftworkers” is the tagline for this comprehensive site, which showcases skilled craftworkers, introduces future BAC members to the trades, and keeps all members informed of training opportunities and schedules.