IUPAT DC 53 Proudly Supports Youth Apprenticeship Week 2024. Join us May 5-11 as we celebrate the power of apprenticeships, building brighter futures and careers together!

Today, on National Skilled Trades Day, IUPAT DC 53 wants to express our gratitude to the skilled tradespeople who bring their expertise to our Union. From Commercial Painting to Industrial Painting, Glazing, Drywall Finishing, and Hydro Vac Technicians, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for your dedication and craftsmanship!

We would like to give a shout out to fellow IUPAT DC 53 members Austin Parsons, Caleb Skaggs, Charles May, Chad Slater, Cole Adams, Gregg Parsons, Holly Lumpkins, John Herrington, Larry Cooper and Raven Malone during recents jobs at King’s Daughters Urgent Care in Paintsville and King’s Daughters Hospital in Ashland! Thank you for the […]

Today, April 24, on World Corrosion Awareness Day, we acknowledge the contribution of IUPAT DC 53 industrial painters working on infrastructure projects. We stand proud as ensuring a corrosion-free future.

While at the FTI Training Center in Weston for their training, IUPAT DC 53 first-year apprentices were able to meet and talk with council’s representatives. These discussions provided apprentices with insights about IUPAT and how the reps will support them in the field.

We would like to give a shout out to fellow IUPAT DC 53 members Chris Elza and Randal Fullmer during a recent job to help get the Vienna Pool ready for the summer!! Thank you for the hard work and dedication you both bring to the job site!

We would like to give a shout out to fellow IUPAT DC 53 members: Bryan Wallick, Jared Riggs, Jason Dye, Julian Floyd, and Trina Maston during a recent job at the Resiliency Center in Parkersburg! Your dedication and hard work make a real difference!

IUPAT DC 53 member Terrell Scott is a 2nd-year apprentice and industrial bridge painter. One of his favorite parts about FTI Training Center is learning new skills and applying those skills on the job site.

IUPAT District Council 53 proudly hosted Job Corps-Flatwoods students from Coeburn, Virginia led by instructor Tim Knapp, at the Coatings and Corrosion Expo. The visit aimed to introduce students to industrial painting, fostering connections and offering hands-on experiences within the industry. “We are so proud to host and support job corp students,” IUPAT DC 53 […]

Thank you to the attendees who joined us at the Coatings and Corrosion Expo at the FTI Training Center in Weston today! Over 250 people attended the expo, participated in classes taught by experts in the field and talked about industry discussions!