IUPAT DC 53 honors Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of Black workers to our union and the labor movement. We remain committed to the ongoing fight for equality and justice

This Month in Union History 1961: The Danish barbers’ assistants strike ended after 33 years, making it one of the longest labor strikes in modern history. 2000: Six hundred police officers attacked picketing longshoremen in Charleston, South Carolina, during a dispute over unionized labor. The violent crackdown sparked national outrage and highlighted ongoing struggles for […]

Thank you to IUPAT DC 53 member Fredis Flores of LU 804 for your work with Saints Painting at the WVU Reproductive Medicine Center in Morgantown. Your dedication is appreciated! Wanting your IUPAT DC 53 hoodie? Stop by your local union hall to pick yours up. Just provide your contact info when you visit. Union […]

Thank you to IUPAT DC 53 members Christian Walker and Matt Harris from Local 1144 for your hard work and dedication at the Momentive plant in Tyler County, WV. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

Shout out to Chance Jones and Darren Roberts, members of Local 1144, for their work at Celanese Washington Works in Wood County, WV. Your hard work is appreciated!

Shout out to Cody Travis from Local 438 for his hard work on the WesBanco project and for proudly showing off his new IUPAT DC 53 hoodie! Want one of your own? Stop by your local union hall to pick yours up. Just provide your contact info when you visit. Local 91: 1715 Warwood Ave, […]

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s IUPAT District Council 53 Retirees Committee meeting this morning! Retirees gathered across five locations to receive their Retiree Committee jackets and hear from guest speakers: Daniel Williams, Fund Administrator for the IUPAT Industry Pension Fund, who provided an overview of the Pension Fund. Andy Walters, from the West […]

We are proud to announce that Lucas Haye, apprentice commercial painter, has been sworn into Local 970! Lucas was sworn in by Chris Hardman. Join us in welcoming Lucas to the IUPAT DC 53 family as he begins his journey with our union.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to justice, equality, and fairness for all. His vision continues to inspire us to work together for a better future. In 1968, Dr. King visited Memphis, Tennessee, to support the sanitation workers’ strike. On April 3, he delivered his powerful “I’ve Been to the […]

This Month in Union History 1922: On January 23, the New England Textile Strike began, with 40,000 to 68,000 workers standing against a proposed 20% wage cut and increased working hours. This massive strike showcased the power of collective action. This event highlight key moments in the history of labor unions and the ongoing fight […]