Thank you to IUPAT DC 53 members Paul Bird, Brandon Barton, Doug Carpenter, and Trey Sayres-Beaver for your great work on the exterior painting at Woodcraft in Parkersburg, WV. Your skill and dedication help show the value of union labor every day. We also want to thank Woodcraft for supporting local union workers. You can […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mothers in our Union! Thank you for all that you do, today and every day.
REMINDER: We’d like to invite our members to an upcoming IUPAT DC 53 Town Hall. We’ll focus on boosting member engagement, improving communication, and strengthening our bargaining strategies. Your insights are key to building a more united and effective union.… See more
Congratulations to Jerry Montgomery of LU 93 on 60 years of union membership! Jerry was presented with a certificate and years of service pin in recognition of this milestone. Thank you for your decades of dedication and service to the union! Pictured with Jerry is Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer Brian Stanley.
Our 1st-year apprentices spent the week training at the FTI Training Center. They worked on using power sanders, doing touch-ups and caulking, and putting on full coats of paint — including color changes. It’s all part of building a strong foundation in the trade.
FTI Training Director Dave Barker and instructor Terry Cunningham participated in a “Train the Trainer” course hosted by the JLG Training Center in McConnellsburg, PA last week. The two received certifications in MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) operator evaluation, operator training, and telehandler training. They also gained hands-on experience operating various types of equipment, including […]
Today is International Workers’ Day. IUPAT DC 53 proudly honors laborers and working-class people across the globe. From painters to drywall finishers, glaziers to water blasters—we salute your hard work and your fight for fairness, safety, and respect on the job!
A big thank you to Trina Maston and Maggie Mitchell, two dedicated IUPAT DC 53 members, for volunteering their time for a great cause! They recently joined the Brothers of the Wheel to spend time with Milton Special Needs kids, spreading joy and making a difference. We’re proud to have members like you!
Today is International Painters Appreciation Day, we take a moment to recognize the painters who help keep our buildings, bridges, and job sites looking their best and staying protected. At IUPAT District Council 53, our members take pride in their work, from commercial and residential painting to industrial coatings and more. Their skill and attention […]
This weekend, IUPAT DC 53 members joined the Day of Action across North America — giving back to our communities! Locals 1144/93 painted the new cross country locker room at Parkersburg High School. Thank you to Trina Maston, Harold Keller, David Bland, William Morgan, and Andrew Bland for your hard work! Locals 1144/93 members painted […]
