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JOHN J. FLYNN President International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers .............................

Following a theme started last fall with our first issue of the Journal in its new format, this edition focuses once again on our members’ achievements, giving special recognition to the winners of the 2003 Craft Awards. As you look at the pictures and read the stories behind each award, I’m sure you’ll be as impressed as I am with the quality of the work and the dedication of the members and officers honored. Everyone can appreciate the beauty of the finished product, but only a skilled craftworker can fully grasp what’s involved in taking a raw material and transforming it into a work of art or a structure that will endure for centuries.

Only a skilled craftworker can fully grasp what’s involved in taking a raw material and transforming it into a work of art or a structure that will endure for centuries.

Among those honored are members receiving awards for leadership and community service. These individuals are the face of our Union. Each, in their own way, has done much to show the next generation of members and the public the important role that our Union plays in the industry, our members’ lives, and society.

Each project, each member who worked on the project, each individual recognized in these pages is worthy of these 2003 Craft Awards.

In the months ahead, we look forward to showcasing members at work, providing you with information on economic and work trends, and bringing you up to date on what’s new in the areas of health, safety, benefits, and reciprocity.

Since this is a presidential election year, we’ll also provide you with candidates’ voting records as November draws closer.

I encourage you to stay informed and involved, and let us know your thoughts and suggestions. Not a day goes by that I’m not reminded of who I report to – namely you, the members.

If you have ideas for stories or issues of concern, let us know by emailing us at askbac@bacweb.org or writing to:

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
Attention: Communications Department
1776 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006