Watch this video recap of a recent IUPAT STAR event in Rochester, New York, for members of IUPAT District Council 4 (Western New York). STAR, an initiative supported by IUPAT employers and the union, stands for Safety Training Awards Recognition. It is a program that was developed to promote Safe Work Practices on the job site. Members qualify for STAR awards by participating in advanced safety training classes and maintaining safe work practices on the job.