Overview
BAC Local 8 of Illinois represents masonry and allied craftworkers in 76 counties in Illinois and 2 counties in Iowa. Explore our website and learn more about opportunities in the masonry and allied craftworkers industry. Join us and build projects that make history. Build your career with us.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and Canada, and workers in the construction industry are impacted at higher-than-average rates. With construction having one of the highest rates of suicide among all industries, we must recognize suicide prevention as a critical occupational health and safety effort.
The Bricklayers' Member Assistance Program (MAP) highlights Suicide Prevention Month with a special focus on Construction Suicide Prevention Week to break the stigma, encourage early intervention, offer hope, and share critical, life-saving resources. MAP has the following message for our BAC brothers and sisters in need: you matter, your wellbeing matters, you are not alone, and help is available. While the reasons behind suicide are not simple, our message could not be more straightforward: your journey isn't over. There is a theme that emerges in stories of hope and recovery: to keep going. Relief happens, and healing is possible.
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