IUPAT

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. We've been fighting for working people since 1887 and represent 140,000 workers across skilled trades.

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The foundation of this country wasn’t built by CEOs or laid by hedge fund managers. It was built by union workers.

Today, more than ever, we need you in this fight.

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Congratulations to journeyman industrial painter Dominique Davis for receiving the 2026 Coalition of Black Trade Unionists award, along with recognition by the IUPAT Black CORE Committee for his dedication and activism in helping to build a stronger labor movement throughout the Greater Kansas City area.

Your commitment helps better the lives of workers everywhere. Thank you for your dedication to our union!

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Congratulations to Local 756 Tradeshow member Stan Hill on reaching his 50th year of membership and becoming an IUPAT gold member!

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#UnionStrong #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth

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So much aura, so little PPE!

IUPAT historic photos from before we won safer working conditions.

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This Pride Month, we’d like to honor and celebrate the diversity of our union.

We take immense pride in our union's dedication to diversity and inclusivity. We recognize that embracing our differences makes us stronger and more resilient as a collective union!

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Happy Pride Month! This month is about celebrating and recommitting our efforts to fight for LGBTQ+ workers’ rights.

Our union’s LGBTQ+ CORE Committee is leading the way every day for a safer and more inclusive workplace for all our members!

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Members of District Council 39 who work for Halifax Harbour Bridges completed sandblast training with Ray Lawrence, RSE Safety/Industrial Coatings Applicator Instructor.

IUPAT members are constantly improving their skills, learning new tools, and doubling down on a commitment to their craft. That’s the union difference!

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Yesterday, I joined IUPAT, IBEW, Plumbers Local 5, and AFL-CIO members on the National Mall to stand up for DC workers.

Every worker deserves fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to paid family leave. The people who keep our city running deserve leaders who will fight for them, not just when it’s convenient, but every day.

I’m committed to being that voice on the Council.

#UnionStrong #DCWorkers #PaidFamilyLeave #Oye4DC

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Stand with @GoIUPAT District Council 10, Glaziers Local 1778 as they hold the line in their Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Spring Glass.

Call Spring Glass and tell them to end their Unfair Labor Practices: https://t.co/lu8B7y7KYD

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Angelique Davis from District Council 16 understands the power of our Building Union Power campaign. We’re not just individual painters or tapers or glaziers – we are all members of the IUPAT, and together we are stronger!

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Members of Local 277, District Council 21, attended a spray class to continue improving their craft.

We love to see this kind of commitment and pride in your work – keep it up!

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These Texas Glaziers have been on strike since 05/21/2026!

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For two years, Spring Glass has engaged in bad-faith and regressive bargaining—most recently demanding that our members take a massive wage cut in the middle of a high-inflation economy.

Glaziers Local 1778 is officially on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Spring Glass. Call Spring Glass and demand that they respect our rights and stop committing Unfair Labor Practices: https://t.co/Numhd25wsR

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It truly is good in a union!

Hear from members of District Council 82 about the way the IUPAT has changed their lives. From good wages, healthcare benefits, pensions, stable work, support through sobriety, and more, our union is here for you and your family.

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On Memorial Day, we honor all veterans who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifices; they will never be forgotten!

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The DNC shouldn’t need a 200 page report to know what to do - it’s simple:

1) Make it easier to form and join unions

2) Give people health care

3) Raise wages

4) Tax the rich

5) Prioritize the interests of working people and the institutions that fight for them

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Check out Dan Hink, Apprentice Program Specialist at the International Finishing Trades Institute, discussing advancements in our crafts, including virtual reality: https://t.co/6OZj3cuTi6

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Not only are UPS trucks driven by union members, they’re painted by them, too!

District Council 36, Local 1991 automotive painters Jorge, Joel, Mike, and Francisco are taking pride in every coat and every detail. When you see a UPS truck rolling by, know it’s painted by our members!

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There’s power in unity!

Shout out to Michael Hollinger from Local 1225, District Council 77, who shares about the grit, determination, heart, and resolve in industrial paint at Ingalls Shipyard and in his local.