*** PUBLIC ALERT ***
Jobs are being outsourced to out of state contractors at the Valero Refinery

Hundreds of workers from other states have recently been trained by the
Bay Area Training Corporation (BATC) to work in this area. This seems to
contradict the Valero "Good Neighbor Agreement"
Money paid to an out of state workforce will most undoubtedly be sent out
of state
This will displace revenue from local businesses that rely on the citizens
of the community for continued operation
We are Refractory Masons living in this area and throughout Northern
California
Refractory Masons line the boilers, benzene tanks, acid tanks, and
catalytic crackers
This is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and poses the greatest
health risk to Refractory Masons
We work in one of the most carcinogenic environments in the world
We were recently tested for silicosis and asbestos, and many of our
members have tested positive for early stages
We are proud of the work we do and have no complaints
We are hard working and diligent in our craft
We live in the communities of Northern California, pay taxes here, and
deal with the high cost of living, such as housing, gas, milk, etc.
We refuse to allow Valero to outsource our jobs to out of state
contractors who do not support the local communities.
The oil companies have posted record profits in recent years ­ their greed
is deplorable and disrespectful
Many of us are veterans who have defended this country proudly.
We are prepared to defend our standard of living for ourselves and our
families
We humbly and respectfully ask the community for support
Contact your local community leaders, such as the Community Advisory
Panel, City Council, County Supervisors, Assemblypersons, Congressperson and
Senators.

Justice through unity
Respectfully,
The men and women of BAC Local 3,
James C. Bresnahan, President

BAC Local 3
8400 Enterprise Way, Room 103
Oakland, CA 94621
PH: 510-632-8781 x 13
FX: 510-632-8261
Richard@bac3-ca.org