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!
IUPAT DC 53 proudly participated in the 2024 scholarship fundraiser dinner last night for Marshall University Alumni & Big Green Chapter in Vienna, WV. IUPAT DC 53 was one of over 250 attendees who contributed to Marshall University’s future education. Proceeds from tickets and auctions will fund scholarships for Marshall University.
Dan Poling’s journey spans over five decades of dedicated service to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council No. 53 and various community initiatives. Born into the proud tradition of labor, Dan embarked on his union career in 1974 as an apprentice at Painters Local Union #1144 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. […]
Deken Wilson has been a member of IUPAT DC 53 with over 22 years of dedicated service to the Union. Hailing from Wadestown, West Virginia, Deken started his career in drywall as a teenager, to then quickly becoming a journeyman, eventually assuming a leadership role as a drywall boss. Prior to joining the Local Union […]
