District Council 9

Painters and Allied Trades - Glaziers, Tapers, Sign/Display, Metal Polishers, Wallpaper, Bridge Painters | 15 Locals, One Union.

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Dolores Huerta’s life called us to see the impact that organizing can have on the lives of working people, our communities, and whole industries. As we mourn her death, we should also honor her legacy by recommitting to organize all workers -- including immigrant workers, those in jobs they tell us can’t be organized, and across the South, where workers have been stripped of their rights for far too long.

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This month, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DC 9 participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park and in Albany at Washington Park Parade Grounds. We joined thousands of other participants in fundraising and raising awareness for breast cancer and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs. Thank you to all the members who participated and to all those who donated!

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Last week, our General President Jimmy Williams Jr. went on Morning Joe to discuss next week's midterm elections.

Working people are struggling right now and they're sick and tired of politics as usual. The labor movement is going to continue organizing around the issues that matter to our members, and we're going to make our voices heard on Tuesday, November 3rd!

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Don’t miss out– register now and join us TOMORROW, October 21, at 7 pm EST for an exclusive IUPAT x LiUNA Town Hall: https://t.co/3Ye2KZSJS4

This is your chance to hear directly from fellow members and the general presidents of both unions. Plus, the floor will be open for your questions regarding our new partnership!

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Make strides with DC 9! Walk with us on Sunday, October 18, in Central Park to support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.

Sign up or donate: https://t.co/yIuVnfr0Jt

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Join DC 9 at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 18, in Central Park! Support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.

Join our team or donate: https://t.co/yIuVnfr0Jt

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Make strides with DC 9! Walk with us on Sunday, October 18, in Central Park to support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.

Sign up or donate: https://t.co/yIuVnfr0Jt

[District Council 9 @DC9_IUPAT]

Join DC 9 at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 18, in Central Park! Support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy.

Join our team or donate: https://t.co/yIuVnfr0Jt

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DC 9 Women’s Committee representing our union at the 2026 @_TWBN_ Conference in Houston, TX, the largest union tradesperson conference in the world. Great job sisters! #1u #womeninconstruction #unionstrong

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DC 9 wishes a joyful Simchat Torah to all who observe. Chag Sameach!

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DC 9 wishes a meaningful Shemini Atzeret to all our members, families, and neighbors who are observing.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. DC 9 stands with patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones, and encourages our community to support awareness and access to screening.

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Dolores Huerta is a trailblazing labor leader who helped found the National Farm Workers Association and fought for better wages and working conditions. Her leadership continues to inspire workers and organizers today.

Learn more: https://t.co/b7DQI5idW8

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Happy Sukkot to all who celebrate. Chag Sameach!

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DC 9 supports the educational goals of eligible members and their families.

Applications are now open for:
•District Council 9 Scholarship Fund
•Local Union Scholarship Fund
•William Elfeld Scholarship Fund
•Local Union 1974 Scholarship Fund

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/XtzKEGk9da

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Luisa Capetillo was a pioneering Puerto Rican labor organizer and advocate for workers’ and women’s rights. Her legacy reminds us of the progress working people can achieve through solidarity.

Learn more: https://t.co/hd3KgCasvw

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Happy Fall Equinox from District Council 9! Fall has officially begun!

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DC 9 wishes a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur to all our members, families, and neighbors who are observing.

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This week District Council 9 members attended a September 11th memorial event hosted by @heart911team and the @NYCBldgTrades honoring our brothers and sisters in DC 9 and the Building Trades as well as NYPD, FDNY, PAPD, emergency workers, and all workers who lost their lives that day and after due to 9/11 related illnesses and saluting all the Building Trades members who volunteered in the rescue and cleanup efforts and those who worked to rebuild after. Thank you to all our members who volunteered in rescue and cleanup efforts after the attacks. We're proud of you and all the hard work completed by our members who worked to rebuild the World Trade Center for years after. Thank you to all our members who attended this special event. We will never forget. God bless the United States of America.

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Today kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month!

We want to remember our brother, William Emilio Rodriguez, a house painter in Local 180 in Chicago. He joined at age 19 and served his union with pride until he went to law school, graduating in 1912 as the first Hispanic graduate of the University of Illinois’ law school. He was then the first Hispanic member of Chicago’s City Council, and served as a fighter for the working class until his death in 1970.