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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.
Joined September 2008
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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IUPAT brothers and sisters! We'd love to know what projects you're working on! Please comment below with pictures of recent projects you're proud to have worked on.
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47 US Lawmakers Not Seeking Reelection: What We Know Read more👇
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Our Building Union Power campaign is in District Council 5, training officers, staff, and delegates in Seattle! To commit to building more power together, we have to understand our union's past -- that's what this campaign is all about. Next up is Portland, Oregon!
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District Council 9 has officially signed the first-ever contractor in Puerto Rico since we began our organizing efforts on the island. Welcome Nautic Fiberglass and More LLC and 13 new apprentices to our IUPAT family! We are looking forward to growing our market share in Puerto
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Workers at Moreno Glass had their wages stolen by their employer, and partnered with District Council 77 to recover their hard-earned money. Wage theft is one of the most common crimes in our country, and employers in the U.S. steal $15 billion from workers every year. If
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Our average cost per month for CrowdHealth hit its lowest EVER in 2025!!! $140.42/month for singles <55 (down 13% vs '24) $225.83/month for singles 55+ (down 17% vs '24) $476.25/month for families of 4 (down 11% vs '24) If you are looking for an affordable alternative to health
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Giving back to our communities is core to our union’s work! Shout out to the members of District Council 14 who packed care packages for deployed troops.
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Welcome to the new glaziers of Local 1274 in District Council 11! We are excited for you to join our union family and to see how much you accomplish in your careers. Congratulations on taking this big step!
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Our members are at the forefront of construction projects across North America. Tony Devore, Tyler Dawson, and Jakob Wilson from Local Union 1195, District Council 53 are hard at work on the Form Energy project, a high-volume battery manufacturing facility.
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Our members in District Council 35 are building our communities up! Shout out to our drywall finishers, Jose Acosta and Jennifer Cabral, from District Council 35, who are working at Diman Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, MA.
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Giving thanks for unions, solidarity, community & family. We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving this year with their loved ones!
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District Council 21 hosted a Building Union Power class to teach members about the labor movement’s ups and downs, and how the IUPAT is going to fight to better the lives of each and every member of our union, grow our market share, win stronger contracts, and secure higher
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Apprentices in District Council 81 painted a new shed for the Enabling Garden in Altoona, Iowa, which showcases innovative ways to make gardens accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Whether it’s your first day on the job or you’re close to retirement, every member of our union
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Sponsored by @GoIUPAT: For over a century, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades has built a skilled, safe & future-ready workforce. IUPAT helps contractors lead with quality, innovation and reliability. Learn more: https://t.co/ryXbuxUF9c
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Our union changes lives. Every member who joins the IUPAT can see the tremendous opportunities that unions like ours provide for hard-working people. Congratulations to our brother from District Council 3 Local 2015, Mike Wallace, for receiving his 10-year service pin!
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Glaziers from Local 456, District Council 58, are hard at work in Bowling Green, Kentucky! We love seeing our members work safely, and we’re grateful for their pride and union spirit!
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Local 579 out of District Council 7 had the largest turnout at a union meeting in recent history, with a quarter of the membership in attendance! The local experimented with hosting the meeting at a location closer to the worksite instead of the hall, making it easier for members
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We are constantly working to raise standards in our industries and to bring more members into our union! Every single worker in this country deserves to know what it’s like to have a union card in their wallet, to work hard and to make an honest living, to come home safely to
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Bridge Work Keeps San Francisco Moving-Written By Jessica Zimmer How ironworkers, painters maintain, restore Bay Area’s many crucial spans… https://t.co/AVdPib7CT7
#orglabornews #sftrades @TradesSf #webuildSF #sflabor
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If political independence takes us to a place that’s uncomfortable, then we have to get uncomfortable.
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“Things can feel so bleak and the movement can feel so desperate, but suddenly things can change so quickly. Under the right conditions, and with a small dedicated group of organizers, the labor movement can break open and change politics for the better.”
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Unions have to realize that we can’t win under the status quo. If we want to really win, we have to change the game entirely.
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