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 […]
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 […]
