With Valentine’s Day weekend here, choose union-made gifts for your loved ones. From chocolates and flowers to a nice dinner, supporting union workers makes every gift even more meaningful.

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’srepresentatives.These discussions provided apprentices with insights about IUPAT and how the reps will support them in the field.

Thank you to IUPAT DC 53 members Harry Gray (LU 91), Alyssa Cox (LU 438), and Rodney Porter (LU 91) for your work with Intex Painting on a house in Yorkville. Your dedication is appreciated!

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be a good matchup! Whether you’re hosting a party or just grabbing snacks for a night in, make sure to stock up on union-made products. Every purchase supports good jobs and the hardworking people behind them.

At just 19 years old, Kate Mullany, an Irish immigrant, led the Collar Laundry Union in Troy, New York on February 23, 1864. This all-female union went on strike and won better wages and safer working conditions. Mine owners in Cripple Creek, Colorado cut wages from $3 to $2.50 a day on February 7, 1894. […]

Thank you to IUPAT DC 53 members Joseph Hawkey (LU 91), Jeffery Peterson (LU 438), Tom Crabtree (LU 438), Gary Speece (LU 91), Kevin Arnett (LU 438), and Jason Williams (LU 91) for your work at the D&M Coatings shop. Your hard work and commitment are appreciated!

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!