February Update from General President Jimmy Williams Jr.
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Brothers and Sisters,
As we step into this new year, we stand at a pivotal moment for our union. The challenges we face are significant, but so too are the opportunities before us. To build a stronger, more powerful IUPAT, we must come together like never before. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of our One Union, One Family, One Fight To Build Power Campaign.
This campaign is about YOU. It’s about re-empowering every member to take ownership of our union, to get involved, and to lead with the values that define us.
Our mission is clear: to better the lives of each and every member by being the strongest, most powerful voice in the industries we represent. But achieving this mission requires all of us to stand united, engaged, and ready to fight for what we deserve.
One Union means recognizing that our strength lies in our unity. Whether you’re a painter, glazier, drywall finisher, floor coverer, industrial painter, or any of the tens of thousands of workers we represent, we are stronger together. Our collective power transcends individual trades and geographic boundaries. When we stand as one, we cannot be ignored.
One Family means standing together in solidarity, both on and off the job. We are more than coworkers – we are brothers and sisters. We support each other, respect each other, and leave no one behind. Our union is a family, and families take care of their own.
One Fight means fighting together for stronger contracts, safer job sites, industry-leading pay, and democracy at work. When we win better collective bargaining agreements, we don’t just raise standards for IUPAT members – we raise the bar for every worker in our industries.
This campaign is a call to action for every officer, every staff member, every journeyman, and every apprentice. To succeed, we need increased participation, activism, solidarity, and pride in our union. We need you to step up, get involved, and lead.
Now is the time to recommit to our values and to each other. Let’s lean on one another, fight for one another, and build a union that reflects the power of our collective voice.
Together, we are One Union, One Family, One Fight. Let’s make 2025 a year of unity, strength, and victory.