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Political Action
IUPAT Member Wins 2nd Congressional District in Wisconsin!
Democrat Mark Pocan, owner and operator of Budget Signs & Specialties in Madison, Wisconsin, was elected as the next representative for the Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District last night by a wide margin against his challenger, Republican Chad Lee (68% to 32%). From the Wisconsin State Journal – Pocan, 48, was the heavy favorite, and his … Read more
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WASHPOST: The strategy that paved a winning path
In early spring, President Obama’s veteran campaign staff in Chicago confronted the question that would ultimately determine the presidency: how to run against Mitt Romney? “The most striking data we saw early on was on the ‘understands problems of people like me’ question,” said a senior White House official involved in the discussions. “Into the … Read more
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WASHPOST: Rejuvenated Obama reelected as president after bruising campaign
Barack Obama was elected to a second presidential term Tuesday, defeating Republican Mitt Romney by reassembling the political coalition that boosted him to victory four years ago and remaking himself from a hopeful uniter into a determined fighter for middle-class interests. Obama, the nation’s first African American president, scored a decisive electoral college victory by stringing together a … Read more
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Trouble at Your Polling Station? Here’s the Info to Report it!
From Daily Kos: Here are some links and phone numbers to help with troubleshooting the voting that have been tested and found to work. If you know of others, please add them in the comment thread and we’ll use them throughout today. • Vote411. Plug in your address and find out where your polling station is … Read more
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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Endorses Congressman Bill Shuster in Pennsylvania
Labor Union cites congressman’s dedication to infrastructure investment for jobs a deciding factor to endorse McKeesport, PA — On Tuesday, October 23, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) endorsed U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA9) in his re-election bid to Congress. The event was held in sight of the W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge … Read more
Washington Post: Presidential Debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. on Oct. 16, 2012
In a heated, and at times tense town-hall-style debate, President Obama and Mitt Romney went back and forth on issues ranging from the recent attacks in Libya to taxes and job creation. Watch the debate, read what the Post’s writers had to say about it and see how people reacted on Twitter. Read more (including … Read more
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IUPAT PATCH Foundation is Giving ‘Dollars for Likes’ to United Cerebral Palsy
PATCH Foundation is Giving ‘Dollars for Likes’ to United Cerebral Palsy Foundation Established by International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Rallies Membership for Good Cause Hanover, MD — This week, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and the Painters and Allied Trades for Children’s Hope Foundation (PATCH) launched a new campaign … Read more
Decision 2012
It’s Decision 2012! See where these candidates stand on the issues important to working families! Articles, videos and more in this online magazine. Go to www.IUPAT.org/Vote and pass it on!
The IUPAT PATCH Foundation Teams with United Cerebral Palsy
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the PATCH Foundation are proud to announce our new partnership with United Cerebral Palsy and their My Child Without Limits program. For every new Like that we receive at Facebook.com/PATCHfoundation, we will donate $1 to UCP.
FLORIDA: IUPAT Honors Veterans at Hardhats for Heroes Event
On Thursday, October 11, men and women of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades will be joined by fellow union members and political leaders in Tampa, Florida to honor our veterans at the Hardhats for Heroes Event. Help us cheer those who fought for our country! Thursday, October 11 @ 10:00 a.m. MacDill … Read more
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