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

District Council 6 is pleased to announce that they have officially endorsed democratic candidate Betty Sutton for the 2018 Ohio governor’s race. This endorsement of Sutton is no surprise, as DC 6 has maintained a long relationship with the candidate. Betty Sutton has proven that she is a champion of labor. Throughout her political career, … Continue reading District Council 6 – District Council 6 Endorses Betty Sutton for Governor of Ohio

On April 19, 2017, members of District Council 5 participated in the annual Alaska Construction Career Day at the state fairgrounds. Over 900 students from all over the state attended the event to learn about career opportunities in the construction industry. DC 5 Apprenticeship Coordinator Tim Lindsey and Apprentice Instructor Frank Monosso spoke with students … Continue reading District Council 5 – Alaska Construction Career Day

From February 20 – March 11, members of District Council 21 worked together to renovate the Jack Costello Boxing Club in Philadelphia. Tim Costello of Glaziers Local 252 recruited volunteers from Local 2011 (Painters and Wallcoverers), Drywall Finishers Local 1955 and his own local to complete the project. Renovations included repairing walls, repainting the gym … Continue reading District Council 21 – Members Renovate Boxing Gym in Philadelphia