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 […]

IUPAT DC 53’s 2nd-year industrial painters completed a week-long training at FTI Training Center, Weston, WV. They honed their skills through cross-training in commercial paint and drywall work, helping their expertise for diverse projects.

IUPAT DC 53 member spotlight is Max Moore, a dedicated member of Local Union 804 hailing from Clarksburg, West Virginia, with an impressive 30-year tenure in the Union. Max joined our Union family in 1993 and has been working for Easley and Rivers, based in Morgantown, WV, for the majority of his career. Starting his […]

John Schmidt’s Union journey began in 1979 when he joined Local 91 as an apprentice, marking the start of an exceptional career with IUPAT DC 53. A Philadelphia native who lived the majority of his life in Wheeling, John’s extensive career spanned residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. While specializing in drywall finishing and commercial painting, […]

IUPAT DC 53 visited the West Virginia Capitol engaging with state legislators during this legislative session earlier today. During this visit, IUPAT DC 53 presented a certification of appreciation to Senator Mike Caputo and Delegate Evan Worrell for their commitment to union members, dedicated workers, and support of the labor movement in West Virginia. Senator […]

Members of IUPAT DC 53 are currently participating in a comprehensive two-day training program focused on First Aid, CPR, Lockout Tagout, and Fall Protection in Charleston. In collaboration with Conomos from Pennsylvania. The training aims to enhance the skills and safety awareness of our dedicated workforce

Third-year apprentices wrapped up its SSPC C-3 Lead Supervisor and C-5 Lead Refresher certifications yesterday at the FTI Training Center. The certification equips our members with the know-how to set up and manage projects once becoming a lead on the job site. This four-day training was taught by Dan Myers, a member from District Council […]

We would like to thank IUPAT General President James Williams Jr. and Senior Advisor to General President Maria Foster for visiting the FTI Training Center yesterday. During their visit, both Williams Jr. and Foster met with IUPAT DC 53 business staff to discuss IUPAT business. They also took a tour of the Training Center and […]

IUPAT DC 53 and WV Job Corps students were involved in construction of a new addition for the Teays Valley’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore. In just a few days, what was once an empty closed off rooms, is now empty space thanks to the hard work of Job Corps students. Some of the work the […]

September’s IUPAT DC 53 retired member spotlight is Jerry Scarbro! Going from non-union jobs to joining the union over 20 years ago, Jerry is a testament of the benefits of a structured pension plan. Retiring this past May, Jerry is able to enjoy his life after working thanks to the union. Jerry’s early years were […]