Participating in community activities is something that the members of District Council 78 in believe is an important component to building strong ties with our neighbors.  District Council 78 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer and U.S. Navy Veteran Wally Ilczyszn worked with American Legion Post #142 Commander and retired U.S. Marine Marty Broderick to assist Ms. Elsie Charlton, … Continue reading District Council 78 – Community Activists

On April 1, 2017, District Council 58 donated a $6,000 check to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. DC 58’s generous donation was a gift for a three-year-old girl named Lillian who was diagnosed with a life-threatening respiratory condition. Lillian’s wish was for a backyard playset. Thanks to DC 58’s donation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation was able … Continue reading District Council 58 – District Council 58 Donates Check to Make-A-Wish Illinois

In April, the Ontario Industrial and Finishing Skills Centre (OIFSC) in Toronto was proud to host the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. Minister Hajdu toured the facility, met with our members, and delivered a speech on the Budget 2017: Working for the Middle Class.  DC 46 BMST Bruno Mandic and … Continue reading District Council 46 – OIFSC takes Patty Haidu on Tour of Facility

On April 1, 2017, long time Local 1904 representative James “Jim” Micks celebrated his retirement from the IUPAT. During his retirement celebration, he was joined by family, friends and colleagues, who all wished him well as he takes the next step in his life. Jim was also honored by the presence of Native Indian and … Continue reading District Council 46 – Retirement of Jim Micks

On March 30, 2017, the Finishing Trades Institute of British Columbia opened its 14,000 square foot training facility. This new addition will be used to train BC workers in industrial painting. The $4 million expansion was funded entirely by District Council 38. With this new expansion, the FTI of BC now totals 40,000 square feet … Continue reading District Council 38 – New Addition to Finishing Trades Institute of British Columbia

Since April 2016, members of District Council 16 have been working diligently on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in the San Francisco Bay for Liberty Maintenance, an industrial painting contractor based in Ohio. Project Manager and company owner, Nick Frangos, turned to DC 16 for the best industrial painters to get the job done. The $47 … Continue reading District Council 16 – Work Continues on San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

On April 25, 2017, District Council 16 held its 5th Annual Legislative Reception in the historic Eureka Room at the State Capitol. Several Legislators took time out of their busy schedules to stop by the event and enjoy some food and the opportunity to chat with DC 16 members, as well as experience the new … Continue reading District Council 16 – Legislative Reception (with Some Skills Training)

On April 4, 2017, during its moLocal Union 159 (Henderson, NV) honored members with pins and certificates in recognition and appreciation of decades of membership to the IUPAT. Memberships ranged from 25 – 40 years, and our honorees show no signs of slowing down! Thank you all for your dedicated service to our union.

On April 8, 2017, members of District Council 15 volunteered their time to participate in the Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association (NPFMA) annual Sort-a-Thon. The purpose of the event is to put together food boxes for Three Square, southern Nevada’s community food bank. Together, the entire team packed 792 grocery boxes, 720 family grocery bags … Continue reading District Council 15 – District Council 15 Partners with NPFMA

Last December, Local 1011 (Big Bend, Wisconsin) held its annual Christmas party at Chenier’s Reef. In addition to celebrating the holidays, Local 1011 also took time to honor members celebrating between 10 and 30 years of service and dedication to the IUPAT.  The IUPAT would like to thank all of our Local 1011 members who … Continue reading District Council 7 – Local 1011 Christmas/Pin Party