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 representatives. They were also given a tour of the training center by training instructor Terry Cunnigham. These discussions provided apprentices with insights about IUPAT and how the reps will support them […]
Our industrial painters are currently working on a major maintenance project at the Green Bank Telescope in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The Green Bank Telescope is the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope and plays a role in national and international space research. Scientists use it to study radio waves from deep space and learn […]
Please join us in welcoming Matthew Dempsey into Local 970! Matthew was officially sworn in during a recent Local 970 union meeting by Recording Secretary Sophie Hillen. Welcome to the IUPAT DC 53 family Matthew, we’re proud to have you with us!
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IUPAT DC 53 would like to thank HPC and Jerry Burdette for donating a 10,000 PSI hydro pump to our FTI Training Center in Weston. This equipment will help our hydro apprentices get more hands-on training while at the center and better prepare them for the field. We appreciate the support.
Our IUPAT DC 53 representatives participated in a three-day training focused on improving organizing and how they serve members. The training was led by Andrew Croll, Michael Kaufmann, and John Penney from IUPAT as part of the union’s efforts under Resolution RC 9. RC 9 was adopted at the 2024 General Convention to support service […]
Please join us in welcoming Brian Hefner into Local 1072! Brian was officially sworn in during the recent Local 1072 union meeting by Local President Caleb Skaggs. Welcome to the IUPAT DC 53 family, Brian, we’re proud to have you with us!
We would like to give a thank you to WorkForce West Virginia for inviting us to its job fair in South Charleston. We were thrilled to connect and explore opportunities together!
Members from Locals 970 and 1072 recently took part in a wallpaper basics class at the Local 1072 Union Hall over the weekend. Hosted by Rodney Skaggs, Director of Servicing (South), and coordinated by LU 970 Business Rep Chris Hardman, the training program was led by LU 970 Journeyperson Shane Fransisco. Matthew Dempsey, Shane Fransisco, […]
IUPAT DC 53 was proud to attend this week’s Apprenticeship Readiness Luncheon. We spoke with local high school seniors about what a career in the trades can offer and encouraged them to keep union apprenticeship in mind as they plan for life after graduation. Thanks to the Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board and the City […]
