2025 Bylaws Changes Review the changes made to the bylaws below. Bylaws Changes Bylaws Changes Cover Letter IUPAT DC7 Members, This letter outlines proposed changes to the DC7 Bylaws and details the upcoming vote, held every five years following the IUPAT General...
¡Comienza un nuevo semestre de clases de inglés! Únase al nuevocurso de seis semanas para ampliar su vocabulario en inglés. Eneste curso, aprenderá inglés general y específico para su oficio. Descargar Folleto Download Flyer
Painters Local 781 - Screening To Detect Your Risk For Stroke, Heart Issues & Diabetes In Under 60 Minutes! Members, Spouses and Retirees Screen For FREE! Saturday, February 8th 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Appointments are necessary! Call 515-244-3080 to schedule or online at...
IUPAT DC7 is offering a one-time class on Tuesday, December 10 th 4pm-7:30 pm. This class is limited to 24 people and will give you credit for the STAR Event. This Seminar will help you understand what soft skills are, learn more about you, and conclude with your next steps to help you...
National Coalition of Labor is a Members Only benefit that the IUPAT provides free of charge. All members have an automatic $10,000 life insurance policy, free roadside assistance, free legal services, and discounts on college, and much more! NCL offers more insurance options and...
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Hi IUPAT DC7 Leaders! We are hosting our Leadership Forum on Saturday September 14 th , 2024, at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI. Hotel room for you and your family will be provided! Check in 9/13 check out 9/14. Your family is free to stay after check-out to play in the waterpark....
The PATCH golf outing was able to donate $20,000 to Make a Wish Foundation Wisconsin. The check was presented at August delegate meeting. We look forward to hearing about the wishes that we were able to grant with the money collected. https://wish.org/wisconsin
At this year‘s star event, we did a 50-50 raffle and the proceeds went to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. They accepted a check of over $1000 at the August delegate meeting. Thank you to everyone who donated to this amazing organization! https://www.starsandstripeshonorflight.org/
The 17th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the President of empowHER, Kilah Engelke. Many thanks go out to Kilah Engelke for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at the Wednesday, August...
IUPAT DC7 PATCH Golf Outing is an annual event to support a local Children's Charity. We were able to make an $18,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin in 2022! Thank you to all of the sponsors and golfers that make this happen every year - we couldn't do this without you. When:...
This Saturday July 27th from 12:00pm-4:00pm join LCLAA-Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and Milwaukee Area Labor Council at: United Lodge 66 1560 S 38th Street
Join Us In-Person Big Bend Tuesday, July 30 5:00 - 6:00 PM S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103 Fitchburg Wednesday, July 31 5:00 - 6:00 PM 5375 King James Way Fitchburg, WI 53719
Thursday, July 18th, 2024 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1400 W. College Ave Suite B1, Appleton WI, 54914 Join empowHER Wisconsin for a fun night of axe throwing and sisterhood at Appleton Axe Throwing. Thank you to our event sponsor, Van Ert Electric. Questions? Email: Laura Bell,...
This benefit is for anyone who is in the Local 781 Health Fund (Local 108, 781, 934, 1204). Members who participate in this benefit will receive $300 in their dollar bank and if both the member and spouse do it, they will receive $600 in their dollar bank. FASTING is Optional - but...
This benefit is for anyone who is in the Local 781 Health Fund (Local 108, 781, 934, 1204). Members who participate in this benefit will receive $300 in their dollar bank and if both the member and spouse do it, they will receive $600 in their dollar bank. FASTING is Optional - but NOT...
District Council BM/ST and BR Election polling places. Saturday June 22 6am-12pm View Polling Locations
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all...
A good union member is extremely careful when confronted with a picket line situation. When a picket line is established on a job where they are working: They leave. They do not talk - just leave. They do not hang around near the job. They read the picket sign as they leave. They know that...
Register today for our annual Take Kids Fishing event! Every kid gets a fishing pole that is theirs to keep! Follow the link for free tickets: https://fishmadison2024.eventbrite.com
Drywall Instructor Todd Schroeder has completed the IUPAT Master Instructor Program and has become one of only 9 Master Instructors in the US and Canada! We are so incredibly proud of him! Congratulations Todd!
FREE food and drinks - doors open at 7pm. RSVP at www.wisconsinbuildingtrades.org/hockey
IUPAT DC7 is offering a one-time class on Thursday, February 22 nd 4pm-7:30 pm. This class is limited to 24 people and will give you credit for the STAR Event. This Seminar will help you understand what soft skills are, learn more about you, and conclude with your next steps to help you...
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity...
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the...
Free Health Screenings! Screening to detect your risk for stroke, heart issues & diabetes in under 60 minutes! Members, spouses and retirees screen for FREE! We have will be having Health Screenings available for members at our facility in Big Bend, WI on February 9th & 10th, 2024. Read...
IUPAT DC7 is looking to hire a new Bilingual Instructor! This is a part-time position where the instructor will be expected to teach classes in both English and Spanish a few times per month, potentially at different locations throughout the state. Classes you are responsible for could either be...
Last week DC7 obtained a restraining order against Joshua Hanson. Mr. Hanson was ordered to cease harassing DC7, its employees, and its members. It also orders Mr. Hanson to stop contacting DC7, its employees, and its members directly or through another party. As members of the Union,...
“The word union has been so taboo for so long, and he’s [Biden] on national TV saying the word ‘union,’” Levar Wilson Sr. said. “America was built on union labor, union work. Every union member benefits from the fact that he uses that specific word.” Levar Wilson Sr. knows...
FREE to DC7 Members! Visit go.voya.com/MCL2023 or call (888) 212-7822. Open enrollment is from October 1st through November 30th, 2023. No matter what pre-existing conditions you have, or how serious they are, you can protect your family without having to answer a single question about...
IUPAT DC7 will be walking in the Milwaukee Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 16th, 2023. Parade lineup starts at 9am, parade starts at 10am. If you plan on walking in the parade, contact Ricardo Sanchez at 262-408-1808 IUPAT DC7 desfilará en el Desfile del Día de la Independencia...
The South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO would like to invite you to attend our annual Labor-Fest celebration on Labor Day (Monday, September 4 th ), at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. VO5 and The Periodicals will perform. The event is free and open to the public....
Parade to festival grounds starts at Zeidler Union Square 301 W Michigan St Milwaukee, WI at 11am. Get there early for raffles, solidarity and fun!
Labor Day Picnic | Green Bay, WI Bay Beach Amusement Park: 1313 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay Monday, Sept 4, 2023 11am – 4:30pm Picnic, bingo, kids’ games, face paintings, balloons and clowns. Sponsored by the Greater Green Bay Area Labor Council. -- Labor Day Parade | Menasha & Neenah, WI...
Inside this Issue: PG. 1 - Craftsmanship in Color: Nurturing Safety in Excellence PG. 2 - Breath of Our Craft: Understanding the Impact of Indoor Air Quality PG. 3 - Colors of Health: Selecting Low-VOC Paints and Coatings PG. 4 - Harvesting for Healthier Air: Unifying for Fall's Fresh...
Russell J. Reff, 41, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Russell was born in Fullerton, CA on January 9, 1982. He was employed at JDR Painting. Russell married Lauren Hlavka on May 16, 2020, in Saukville. He enjoyed spending time with his...
MADISON, Wis - Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 would like to thank U.S. Attorney Timothy O'Shea for joining other prosecutors from red and blue states that criminally prosecute construction labor brokers for payroll fraud. Gustavo Reyes was sentenced on August 18, 2023, for...
IUPAT DC7 PATCH Golf Outing is an annual event to support a local Children's Charity. We were able to make an $18,000 donation to Make-A-Wish Wisconsin last year! Thank you to all of the sponsors and golfers that make this happen every year - we couldn't do this without you. Registration:...
The 16th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Building Trades Council, Emily Pritzkow. Many thanks go out to Emily Pritzkow for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards...
Union Booth - Sign up with Rebecca 262-224-1524 rebecca@milwaukeelabor.org
Attend any of the classes listed below and get DOUBLE STAR credits! Our International is pushing hard for as many members as possible to get through the Temperature Extremes: Heat class this August so we have added an additional class in Big Bend to go along with the one that is already...
STAR Event 10:30-3pm Lunch Served 11:00-1pm Vehicle Drawing 2pm June 24th at the Big Bend Training Center Invites to be mailed out RSVP to Joelle Hunter jhunter@iupatdc7.com or Tammy Anderson tanderson@iupatdc7.com
At this year's STAR event, we are doing a school supply drive for the Milwaukee Math and Science Academy! We are pitting each local against one another to see which can bring in the most supplies at this year's STAR event. Read below for more information: Letter from Principal Crystal Bielmeier...
Register today for our annual Take Kids Fishing event! Every kid gets a free fishing pole, T-shirt, and we will be serving a picnic lunch! Follow the link for free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 2023-take-kids-fishing- madison-wi-tickets- 603872989367
May 20th, 2023 from 9am - 3pm McKee Farms Park Fitchburg, WI IUPAT DC7 Need volunteers to help in our booth. Call/text Jenni 262-378-8311 to sign up for a shift (8-12pm or 11:30am-3:30pm). If you would just like to attend the event, register here: Kids Building Wisconsin 2023...
May 13th from 9am - 12pm Need volunteers! Contact Rebecca to sign up 262-224-1524 rebecca@milwaukeelabor.org
Versiti Blood Drive 3303 S 103rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53227 May 5th from 11am - 4pm. Appointments are preferred and can be made here: bit.ly/ibew5522 You can also call to make an appointment: 877-232-4376 Walk-ins are welcomed though.
Registration is open! Need volunteers! Wear your Union shirts! April 22nd from 9am - 12pm. Register with Rebecca 262-224-1524 rebecca@milwaukeelabor.org Milwaukee - Meet at intersection of W. Appleton Ave & W Bobolink near the Oak Leaf Trail Oak Creek - Meet at City Hall
I wanted to share with you all the results of your hard work and dedication to, not only this Great Union, but also to the Organizations we support. Last August we presented a Check to Make a Wish Wisconsin for $18,000. A wish begins with hope and hope begins with you and the relationships we...
Update from Andy Buck I hope you and your family had a great holiday season. I would like to take some time to look back at 2022 and look forward to 2023 and beyond. Your union is committed to advocating for policies that advance our interest as working people, in Madison, Lansing, and...
All meetings begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. January 17th, 2023 - Come out of the Cold! (Homemade Chili) February 21st, 2023 - Valentine's Day (Pizza & amore!) March 21st, 2023 - St. Paddy's Day! (Corn Beef & Cabbage) April 18th, 2023 - Easter Extravaganza (Ham Dinner) May 16th,...
Big Bend Training Center: December 3rd 2022, doors open at 9am- Breakfast and Santa starts at 9:30am. Please RSVP to Tammy Anderson by November 17th with: Member Name, Local, Number of people attending, ages and gender of children attending. Bring an unwrapped gift for kids in need...
Dear IUPAT DC7 Members, As we are all aware, the 2022 midterms are almost over, and WI and Michigan have been bombarded with political ads for the last several months. Whatever the outcome, we must learn to come together, as I said a couple of months ago, as an elected leader I must represent...
Update from Andy Buck It has been a very busy quarter! First and foremost, the General Election is on November 8 th . Skip the lines on election day, go to www.myvote.wi.gov to request your ballot today. Congratulations to Wisconsin for being the most expensive governor’s race in the...
The 15th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Kristy Yang. Many thanks go out to Kristy Yang for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at the Wednesday,...
STAR Event IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
We have been very busy with contract negotiations the past few months. Some of you may remember that last year Painters Local 802 in Madison accepted a one-year rollover of their contract with a fifty cent increase, which we were fortunate to be able to negotiate for because the contractors were...
DC7 Members We have been very busy with contract negotiations the past few months. Some of you may remember that last year Painters Local 802 in Madison accepted a one-year rollover of their contract with a fifty cent increase, which we were fortunate to be able to negotiate for because the...
Dust off those fishing poles and get the kids outside for an exciting morning of catching bluegill and bass! This event is free and open to the public, but is limited to the first 150 kids. Each registered kid gets a free fishing pole to keep! Pre-Register at https://fishmadison....
An e-newsletter for leaders from your Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program. Insight May 2022
URGENT CALL TO ACTION!! Members from UAW Local 180 have been on strike from CNHi in Racine since May 2nd. Stand in solidarity with our labor family fighting for a fair contract and donate a meal kit. MALC staff will deliver to members on strike in Racine. Drop off donations next...
IUPAT Local 781 member Heidi Jutrzonka was nominated and won the North American Building Trades Unions Tradeswomen Heros Award for May 2022! Heidi is a highly skilled painter who joined the painters union at the age of 19. She has 2 daughters who are 24 and 17....
This Saturday, May 14th, letter carriers all over the state will perform double-duty by collecting bags of donated food along their mail routes. People all over the state (and country!) will fill plastic bags with donated food and set them by their mailboxes. Local letter carriers will pick up...
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all sons...
Community Resource Fair - Saturday, April 30th IUPAT DC7 Union Hall S68 W22665 National Ave. Big Bend, WI 53103
Workers' Memorial Day is an international day of remembrance of workers killed by incidents at work or diseases caused by work. April 28th, 2022 at 4:00pm St. Patrick's Church 404 E. Main Street Madison, WI 53703
Diversity in Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple April 26 th 3pm-7pm
MBCTC is taking part in the AFL-CIO Community Service volunteer opportunity. It is a community clean up effort. Please see the attached flyer for details and locations. Register with Rebecca: rebecca@milwaukeelabor.org , 262-224-1524
UPDATE 4/13/2022: I want to address all the rumors on the floor. Two weeks ago, we had Adam Bellone from corporate in Oak Creek. As we always do when we have anybody who might have any influence and power on the PPG ladder, we voiced our concerns. These concerns we brought up were the...
Women in Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple March 22 nd 3pm-7pm
DC7's Adam Holmes talks about what's coming for Apprenticeships in 2022.
DC7's Brian Baumgartner talks about changes the glazier program.
DC7's Andy Buck talks about proposed changes to WI's unemployment insurance. West Virginia Info https://www.wvnews.com/news/ wvnews/west-virginia-senate- passes-bills-changing- unemployment-benefits/article_ cbc01a3a-8902-11ec-a1f5- 53b3599b2596.html Iowa info...
Connecting to Build Women in Construction Event IUPAT DC7 Big Bend March 10 th 3pm-5pm All Current Tradeswomen are encouraged to attend Creating Connections to build resources, mentorship, and retention of women in construction Panel Discussion and guest speaker
For over a decade, NABTU has hosted the annual Tradeswomen Build Nations conference (TWBN), which has since become the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world. On Saturday, March 5 at 10am CST, NABTU is hosting the first of two webinars in lieu of the canceled TWBN last fall. This...
Women in Construction Career Fair WRTP/Big Step Milwaukee March 5 th 7:30am-Noon
Latinx Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple February 22 nd 3pm-7pm
Members and children of members who belong to any of our affiliated unions, live or work in one of our eleven counties, have not yet received a post-secondary degree, and have not previously been awarded a SCFL scholarship are eligible to apply. We award four $1000 scholarships, by lottery...
Update from Andy Buck The Governmental Affairs Department will be focused on continued member engagement, voter registration, candidate recruitment, candidate education, lobbying activities, door-to-door voter contact, phone banking, building and maintaining relationships with current and...
Update from Jeff Mehrhoff The DC7 financial report shows that we are stable financially even though hours have been up and down the last couple of months. We are improving our reserve level and it should be close to the 12-month goal sometime next year. As I mentioned last month, there...
District Council 7's 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. District Council 7 5375 King James Way Fitchburg, WI 53719 Download RSVP Form Please RSVP by Monday November 29, 2021...
Did you know? The IUPAT DC7 Women's Committee meets on the third Tuesday of every month! We volunteer, recruit and educate women in our community. We hope you'll join us in making a difference for our future female union members!
District Council 7's 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. District Council 7 S68W22664 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103 Download RSVP Form Please RSVP by Monday November 22, 2021...
Update from Jeff Mehrhoff I will start out by reporting on the recent General President's Advisory Committee meetings that I attended. The meetings were held over three days, and they laid out the agenda and direction of the new General Executive Board of the IUPAT. We received reports...
We're wrapping up National Apprenticeship Week with a closer look at the training centers for DC37 and DC7!
National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Jacob Faircloth on Twitter and Facebook Daraelle Banks on Twitter and Facebook
Join us for a Happy Thanksgiving (Roast Turkey Dinner) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Gabriel Comacho on Twitter and Facebook Johntia Young on Twitter and Facebook
We're kicking off National Apprenticeship Week with a few stories of our apprentices! Jason Karr on Twitter and Facebook Andrea Santos on Twitter and Facebook
Calling all Union Sisters, Nov 6th, 9am-11:30am there will be a family friendly TEAM BUILDING opportunity with IUPAT Women's Group at Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls. Exact location, Camp POW WOW. If you are interested in building relationships while making a difference in the...
Join us for our Halloween Fright! All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
Update from Andy Buck and Government Affairs Using the Labor Day holiday as a starting point, you will see some GOP candidates lining up to challenge Governor Evers in 2022. I find it quite ironic that anti-union politicians like Rebecca Kleefisch, who is now a talking head for the...
Join us for a Labor Day Celebration (Build your own Sub Sandwich) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
Update from Brian Baumgartner Painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers around the State of Wisconsin continue to stay busy. Construction is going strong, and the future is looking good as well. I wish it were the same for our brothers and sisters of Local 770. Covid-19 has decimated the...
10:30am - event starts 2:00pm - drawing 3:30pm - event ends IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
By: The Previant Law Firm Labor Practice Group Employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace for their employees. As a result, many employers are implementing mandatory covid vaccination policies and continue to require face masks. Below we provide answers based on the best...
The 14th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the President of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, Pam Fendt. Many thanks go out to Pam Fendt for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at...
Join us for our State Fair Day (Corn on the Cob and Hamburgers). All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
Door Creek Golf Course 4321 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Join us for a 4th of July Picnic (Sausage Sizzle and Ice Cream Social) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
Update from Dan Martin on Organizing The months of May and June are transition months for District Council 7 organizing. We are in the process of developing a well-rounded and structured strategy going forward. With the loss of Steve Schreiner as the Director of Organizing, we...
All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3 rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. July 20, 2021 4 th of July Picnic (Sausage Sizzle and Ice Cream Social) August 17, 2021 State Fair Day (Corn on the Cob and Hamburgers) September 21, 2021 Labor Day Celebration (Build your own Sub Sandwich)...
Painters and Drywall Finishers of Local Union 802 Resolution to support comprehensive labor law reforms that empower and protect working people by allowing us the freedom to join together at work, negotiate a fair return on our work and hold our employers accountable. WHEREAS, the wage and...
Update from Andy Buck and Government Affairs I hope everyone is having a good spring, and the fishermen and turkey hunters have been successful! It is truly an honor to represent folks with the best work ethic in the country. Thank you for being the best at your craft each day....
The bylaws vote will be conducted at the locations listed below on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 7:00am - Noon (all times are local).
DC7 members, I want to take a moment to discuss organizing and how important it is to the survival of our union. Let me start by saying that while organizing is critical to our survival, it's also the hardest job we have. It's also our number one priority in DC7. The word organizing can mean a...
Mark the following on your calendars! August 7th 2021 IUPAT Golf Outing Door Creek Golf Course 4321 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 August 28th 2021 DC7 STAR Event/Family Picnic IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
Covid has changed schooling across our council drastically over the course of the last year. In March of 2020 we shut down classes just like everyone else. In order to restart classes, we wrote a Covid plan that had to be approved by Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) here in Milwaukee....
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all sons...
Labor representative Andy Buck is urging the Legislature to take up measures to tackle worker misclassification and payroll fraud. Buck, the director of government affairs at Painters and Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, serves on the task force as the workers representative. The...
Open Meeting Notice Madison Area Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Friday, April 9, 2021 8:30AM Meeting being held virtually via Zoom Meeting Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84775354168?pwd=N3hOVjA2... Meeting ID: 847 7535 4168 Passcode:...
Letter from Jeff Mehrhoff: DC7 members, It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our state and created chaos in our personal and work lives. For many, it destroyed their livelihoods and ability to provide for their families. You have lived through these hardships...
DC7 has added new Vinyl Wall Covering courses to our calendar. Included are a standard 32-hour course (for a total of 7 sessions) and an advanced 20-hour course (4 sessions). These courses will be worth 1.5x the actual hours towards the Star Program. The 32-hour class is meant for members who...
Sara J. Geenen & James D. Lewis, The Previant Law Firm, s.c. The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact workers and workplaces in the new year. As 2021 begins, workers will continue to navigate possible personal or familial illness, school and childcare closures and employment...
IUPAT DC 7 is looking for a new Painting Apprenticeship Instructor in the Milwaukee Area and more potential safety instructors across the state. If you or someone you are working with are interested, see the info below and apply. Painter Instructor Qualifications Must be a...
Congratulations to Jaclyn Weitzel on being named Executive Director of the Building Trades Council of South-Central Wisconsin! Jaclyn has a degree in graphic design, is a certified EMT and (volunteer) firefighter and worked as a union painter. Jaclyn's professional journey has been extremely...
This is a stressful time of year for many in our industry. That's why we're offering a helping hand. We want our members to have the help they need and deserve. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. IUPAT Helping Hand
UIA Update: Workers returning to unemployment should reopen their previous claim Contact: Lynda Robinson , 313-348-8220 The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today provided guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Reopening...
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE In March, Congress passed the CARES Act, which gave individuals an additional $600 per week on top of what they would receive from state unemployment insurance. This federally funded weekly “plus up" expired on July 31. The House Democrats passed a fifth...
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all...
We have received many questions over the last week about the coronavirus (or COVID-19) and its impact on jobsites, work, and employees' health and safety. In an effort to convey as much information as possible to our clients, we've developed this sheet of answers to frequently asked...
The Painters & Allied Trades District Council 7 has been closely monitoring the news and implications of the continuing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As you may have learned, COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that spreads from person to person. The District Council understands that...
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, DC, in August 1984, to honor his service to the International Union all his adult life, and his accomplishments and progressive thinking, a resolution was passed creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund. At the 27th General...
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
Mortgages, student loans, car payments, credit card debt. Americans owe $13 trillion, and those aged 35-54 owe at least $133,000 in total household debt. While there is good reason to avoid unnecessary accumulation of debt, borrowing money remains easy to do. Preventing accumulation and...
Job Description: Industrial Floor specialists will work with fluid applied material (epoxy) to create seamless floor surfaces. This job will require frequent in state travel with infrequent out of state work. This is an hourly paid position which offers health insurance and retirement...
Episode 7. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
Episode 6. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
Episode 5. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
Episode 4. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
Episode 3. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
Episode 2. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and organizers...
Episode 1. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and organizers on...
The 12 th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, Stephanie Bloomingdale. Many thanks go out to Stephanie Bloomingdale for volunteering her time and efforts....
DON'T WAIT, register early! This event is not just for DC7 members, invite family and friends to join in on the fun! Entry fee and registration form are due by July 20th! Download Registration Form
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2019 through July 8, 2019. Please see the attached document for more information.
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (April 24, 2019) – Appearing at today's Joint Committee on Finance hearing in Green Bay, members from the Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 expressed their support for Governor Evers' Budget. "We applaud Governor Evers' peoples' budget, after 8...
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (April 15, 2019) – Monday, April 15, 2019, in Madison, Governor Evers signed an executive order taking action against employers who fraudulently misclassify their workers. “The actions taken by Governor Evers are in sharp contrast to the last eight years of inaction...
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (March 7, 2019) –The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 (IUPAT DC7) has just joined in an exciting partnership with Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP). This partnership will bring together the largest...
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
The South Central Federation of Lab or presents: Laborfest '18 September 3rd, 2018 Noon to 5:30pm Madison Labor Temple Grounds 1602 South Park Street Madison, WI 53713 Events: Red Hot Horn Dawgs - 12pm Solidarity Roll Call - 2pm The Jimmys - 3pm Magic Show - 1pm & 3pm Silent...
The 11th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by Attorney Nathan D. Eisenberg. Many thanks go out to Attorney Eisenberg for volunteering his time and efforts. The awards were presented at the Wednesday, August 1,...
Join our golf outing, Saturday August 4th, 2018 at the Door Creek Golf Course. This event is not just for DC7 members, invite your family and friends to join in on the fun! Your participation helps us raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Don't wait... register early! The entry fee and...
Join our golf outing, Saturday August 4th, 2018 at the Door Creek Golf Course. This event is not just for DC7 members, invite your family and friends to join in on the fun! Your participation helps us raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Don't wait... register early! The entry fee and...
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. This meeting will be held at: Sidelines W6278 Greenville, WI
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Please see the attached document for more information.
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
After Custom Canines Service Dog Academy, a training center for service dogs, was vandalized by BB gun bullets last month, two local groups stepped up to help them repair the damage. "We arrived here at the facility to find that our front window had been shattered by bb guns and it was very...
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha ,...
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
Around the country, workers are taking a stand against the continued assault on the rights of working people! Saturday February 24th, 2018 State Street & Capital Lawn Madison, Wisconsin AFSCME Wisconsin invites you to stand with us, and our partner...
Feb 15th and 16th Madison Concourse hotel
A big congratulations to the nine new apprentices that were recently sworn in by General President Ken Rigmaiden! Take a look at some of the photos from the event.
Oak Creek Celebrations Commission gave a very moving presentation at the the District Council 7 Delegate Meeting. They shared how they were helping homeless Oak Creek High School students, providing them with food, backpacks, hygiene items, school supplies and clothing items. IUPAT DC7 presented...
The 10th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the Honorable Kristy Yang, Circuit Court Judge, Branch 47. Many thanks go out to Judge Yang for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at...
On Labor Day, we recognize and honor the achievements of all of America's working people. As we enjoy the fellowship of our loved ones at a barbecue, fireworks or other community event, it also is important to reflect on the best ways working people can come together to build an economy that...
Join us for the Union Sportsman's Alliance's 5th Annual Madison Area Conservation Dinner, to be held Friday, September 15, 2017. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The Union Sportsman's Alliance is the fastest growing non-profit, conservation organization working to unite union members...
In honor of Elliott Copan, Plumbers 75. Proceeds will benefit: Workers Memorial & Stage St. Jude's Children's Hospital Research for Esophageal Cancer Drawing to take place on Labor Day, September 4 , at 5 pm Madison Labor Temple Grounds 1602 S. Park Street, Madison IN...
IUPAT District council 7 is taking applications for immediate employment in the Madison area for journeyworker painters. Minimum requirements: At least 18 years of age. Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving record. Ability to lift/move 50 lbs. High school diploma/GED or...
Dear IUPAT DC 7 members - this will be our 11th Annual DC 7 Charities Golf Outing. In addition to providing an opportunity for camaraderie between our membership, contractors, and friends, we have a unique way of raising funds to benefit IUPAT DC 7 Charities which was extablished to...
IUPAT DC 7 remembers Edward Weber Jr. ("Eddie"), who passed away on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. He was the owner of Weber Painting, which is a family business in Local 781. As we send our condolences to his family and all who knew him, see the attached document from his memorial service, or read...
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Please see the attached document for more information .
It's been roughly 10 years in the making, but District Council No. 7 now has a modern, re-designed website to better server our existing and potential members. This re-design will be completed in multiple phases: Public-facing website - Provides information and resources for prospective...
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