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Monthly Archives: March 2013
WASH POST: AFL-CIO’s Trumka looks to remake U.S. labor movement
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has begun the charge to revitalize the labor movement. Representatives of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades are a part of this campaign and we’re ready to do our part to build a bigger, better union workforce in America. From the Washington Post: “The labor movement is definitely in … Read more
IUPAT and Labor Leaders Greet Montana Rep. Steve Daines at Power Facility
On Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Montana Congressman Steve Daines visited Northwestern Energy’s Dave Gates Generating Station (DGGS) as a part of a two-week tour across the state to meet with “Montana businesses and key stakeholders in energy and resources based industries and conservation efforts,” according to a statement released by Daines’ office. He was welcomed … Read more
Speaker John A. Perez appoints Chris Christophersen to California Architects Board
(Sacramento CA, March 13th) California Assembly Speaker John A. Perez (D-Los Angeles) announced the appointment of Chris Christophersen of Tracy, Business Manager for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 16, to the California Architects Board, which establishes regulations for professional architects in the state. “Mr. Christophersen has proven himself as an … Read more
GPAC 2013
This week, IUPAT Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurers from throughout North America are meeting to discuss issues important to the future of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Read about the GPAC meetings this week here!
Posted in Member News.
IUPAT Exposes Wage Theft in Seattle
Representatives from IUPAT District Council 5 in Seattle, Washington are in the news in Seattle. The mayor’s office took action after the IUPAT reported incidents of wage theft by two local contractors. Seattle’s KOMO reports –
Posted in Drywall Finishing, Member News.
STAR TRIB: On the Job with Francisco Altamirano
The inspiring story of IUPAT member Francisco Altamirano (District Council 82 in Minnesota) is well covered in the Minnesota Star Tribune. Francisco Altamirano was born in Mexico, but his roots in the U.S. go deep. He has photos of his grandfather at work in Chicago in the 1920s. During his own youth, he and his … Read more
Posted in Glazing, Member News.
