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What is the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America?
Originally called the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America, the union was first formed in 1887. Local unions belong to district councils. District councils perform most of the services of the union. IUPAT is affiliated with the AFL-CIO in the U.S. The Painters was one of three unions ( SEIU and AFSCME were the others) ...
What is the IUPAT?
www .iupat .org. The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ( IUPAT) is a union representing about 100,000 painters, glaziers, wall coverers, flooring installers, convention and trade show decorators, glassworkers, sign and display workers, asbestos worker/hazmat technician and drywall finishers in the United States and Canada.
Who is IUPAT affiliated with?
IUPAT is affiliated with the AFL-CIO in the U.S. The Painters was one of three unions ( SEIU and AFSCME were the others) to endorse Howard Dean during the 2004 Democratic primaries. In a surprise move in 2008, IUPAT endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
Who did the union endorse?
The union had endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries, and endorsed Barack Obama for president in June 2008. They endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary.
The generation that fell behind
For the commercial and residential painters employed by SPCO contractors, the big raise amounted to a 10.9% increase. But for three decades before that, Oldham says, increases averaged less than 2% a year.
Summer of Chaos?
But the strike wasn’t a one-off. It was a shot across the bow, a warm-up exercise amid a week-long mail-in strike vote by Local 10 members who work under the SPCO contract. On May 24, ballots were counted: 95% said they’re prepared to strike.
WHO WE ARE
District Council 53, located at 1591 Washington St East, Charleston, is a Labor Organization representing over 1,800 members in the construction industry, such as, Painters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, Hydroblasters/Vacuum Technicians and Sign and Display workers.
ANNUNITY PLAN AMMENDMENT
The Trustees of the IUPAT Industry Annuity Plan have amended the plan to permit participants experiencing recent layoffs to receive a distribution from their account. This policy will remain in place as long as the current pandemic affects access to employment.
Discover Your Union
We are Painters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, Floor Coverers and Specialty Craft Workers. We take pride in our crafts and our passion to build. From the infrastructure that moves our society, the offices, homes and institutions that shape our communities. We are the Professional Finishers of DC16 IUPAT.
Pride in our Communities
DC16 members strive to empower, improve, educate and create a difference in our communities. Volunteer today!
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What is the AFM?
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What is a pass in aviation?
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What is the IAM union?
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What is an iron worker?
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What is asbestos workers?
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