Happy Birthday, IUPAT! Celebrating Over a Century of Solidarity and Strength in the Trades

Happy Birthday, IUPAT!

The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America was founded in 1887 to set fair standards for workers in the trades. Within a year, the union had grown to over 7,000 members and more than 100 Locals.

From the beginning, these workers knew they were stronger together. By standing as a group, they improved wages, working conditions, and job stability—things once thought impossible to change.

Today, the IUPAT continues that tradition, supporting working families and strengthening the trades.