The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 53 (IUPAT DC 53) and Blastech are proud to announce their collaboration on a transformative interstate repainting initiative. This partnership between industry leaders signifies a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community enhancement, as these organizations combine their expertise to renew and protect critical infrastructure. Spanning […]

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) DC 53, West Virginia Job Corps, and Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam have joined forces to make an impact in their community. This partnership brings students from Job Corps together with Habitat for Humanity volunteers to build affordable housing for families in need. The […]

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 53 is making remarkable progress in the restoration of the Memorial Toll Bridge in Parkersburg, WV, thanks to the efforts of Kokosing Construction and North Star Painting Company. As the construction project nears its scheduled completion in later this fall, IUPAT DC 53 used […]

IUPAT DC 53 is hosting open interviews this Friday! Whether you’re a skilled tradesperson or looking to kickstart your journey in the industry, we want to meet you! Meet our team and learn about the fantastic opportunities we have to offer. Along with discovering the benefits of being a part of the IUPAT DC 53 […]

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 53 (IUPAT DC 53), was at Jefferson Elementary Center in Wood County, WV for a Community Organizing for Real Economics (CORE) Project. This project aims to enhance the educational facilities at Jefferson.  The CORE Project was initiated when the IUPAT DC 53 was reached out […]

IUPAT DC 53 and WV Job Corps offers a pre-apprentice training program in the painting trade. This collaboration aims to equip young individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in the painting industry. Job Corps, known for its vocational training programs, has been a cornerstone in providing educational opportunities for […]

The International Painters Union Allied Trades District Council 53 participated in the Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley’s CTE Camps at the Wood County Technical Center today. Students from Wood County high schools had the opportunity to not only learn what the IUPAT do, but listened to other trades they can explore after graduation. During our […]

IUPAT DC 53 representatives from different areas shared insights and information with first-year apprentices at the FTI Training Center in Weston on Tuesday. Apprentices had the opportunity for them to meet the reps who will help them in the field and to gain a better understanding of the role of a representative. As part of […]

The recent collaboration between local labor leaders, Karras Painting, Buckeye Local School District, Jim Morelli of All-Star Pressure Washing, and District Council 53 Painters’ Union has resulted in resealing of the concrete at the World War II Memorial Stadium in Ohio as part of our CORE (Community Organizing for Real Economics) program. Projects like these […]

We are thrilled to announce that the plans for utilizing the elevated tank at the FTI Training Center in Weston have finally come to fruition! The FTI Training Center is the sole facility in the United States with a full sized elevated tank on its premises! This unique feature sets us apart and has interest […]