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09 Aug 2024

PATCH donation to Make a Wish Foundation news

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

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09 Aug 2024

DC7 donation to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight news

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/

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09 Aug 2024

2024 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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23 Jul 2024

DC7 401k Education Sessions news

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

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20 Jun 2024

District Council BM/ST and BR Election Polling Locations news

District Council BM/ST and BR Election polling places. Saturday June 22 6am-12pm View Polling Locations

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05 Jun 2024

2024 17th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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03 Jun 2024

Good Union Members Respect Picket Lines news

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...

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26 Apr 2024

Todd Schroeder completes IUPAT Master Instructor Program news

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!

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07 Feb 2024

2024 A. L. "Mike" Monroe / Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship Program news

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...

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07 Feb 2024

2024 S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Program news

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...

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11 Jan 2024

February Health Screenings news

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...

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20 Dec 2023

NOW HIRING: Bilingual Instructor news

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...

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31 Oct 2023

DC7 Restraining Order news

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,...

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05 Oct 2023

A Milwaukee Father and Son on How Union Work Changed Their Lives news

“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...

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27 Sep 2023

Open Enrollment: Midwest Coalition of Labor news

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...

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01 Sep 2023

WGLFTI Newsletter Q4 2023 news

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...

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30 Aug 2023

Funeral Service for Russel Reff news

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...

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23 Aug 2023

Painters & Allied Trades Thank the U.S. Attorney for Criminal Prosecution of a Known Labor Broker news

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...

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04 Aug 2023

2023 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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18 Jul 2023

DOUBLE STAR credits news

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...

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18 Apr 2023

Make a Wish dreams come true! news

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...

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24 Jan 2023

DC7 Newsletter - January 2023 news

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...

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16 Nov 2022

DC7 Retiree Club news

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,...

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08 Nov 2022

Breakfast with Santa news

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...

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03 Nov 2022

2022 Midterm Election Endorsed Candidates news

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...

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24 Oct 2022

DC7 Newsletter - October 2022 news

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...

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08 Aug 2022

2022 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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,...

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23 Jun 2022

Delegate Meeting Letter news

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...

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23 Jun 2022

DC7 Newsletter - June 2022 news

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...

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27 May 2022

Insight - May 2022 e-newsletter news

An e-newsletter for leaders from your Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program. Insight May 2022

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26 May 2022

Urgent Food Drive news

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...

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25 May 2022

NABTU Tradeswomen Hero Award news

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....

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05 May 2022

2022 15th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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08 Apr 2022

Kronos Hack news

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...

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15 Mar 2022

Apprenticeships in 2022 news

DC7's Adam Holmes talks about what's coming for Apprenticeships in 2022.

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15 Mar 2022

Glazier Program Updates news

DC7's Brian Baumgartner talks about changes the glazier program.

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15 Mar 2022

Proposed Unemployment Changes news

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...

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10 Feb 2022

2022 South Central Federation of Labor Scholarship news

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...

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26 Jan 2022

DC7 Newsletter - January 2022 news

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...

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22 Dec 2021

DC7 Newsletter - December 2021 news

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...

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08 Dec 2021

Women's Committee news

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!

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23 Nov 2021

DC7 Newsletter - November 2021 news

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...

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18 Nov 2021

National Apprenticeship Week - Training Centers at DC37 and DC7 news

We're wrapping up National Apprenticeship Week with a closer look at the training centers for DC37 and DC7!

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17 Nov 2021

National Apprenticeship Week - Union Apprenticeships in the Building Trades news

National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Jacob Faircloth on Twitter and Facebook Daraelle Banks on Twitter and Facebook

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16 Nov 2021

National Apprenticeship Week - Union Difference in Construction news

National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Gabriel Comacho on Twitter and Facebook Johntia Young on Twitter and Facebook

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15 Nov 2021

National Apprenticeship Week - Did you know? news

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

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23 Sep 2021

DC7 Newsletter - September 2021 news

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...

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30 Aug 2021

DC7 Newsletter - August 2021 news

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...

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19 Aug 2021

Can an Employer Really Mandate the Vaccine and Masks? news

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...

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18 Aug 2021

2021 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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28 Jun 2021

DC7 Newsletter - June 2021 news

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...

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23 Jun 2021

DC7 Retiree Club news

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)...

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21 Jun 2021

802 Pro Act Resolution news

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...

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26 May 2021

DC7 Newsletter - May 2021 news

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....

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24 May 2021

BYLAWS RESULTS news

BYLAWS RESULTS : Passed 113 Accept 54 Reject 1 Contested

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05 May 2021

DC7 Bylaws Voting Information news

The bylaws vote will be conducted at the locations listed below on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 7:00am - Noon (all times are local).

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30 Apr 2021

Organizing Newsletter news

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...

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23 Apr 2021

Save the Date! news

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

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20 Apr 2021

DC7 Newsletter - April 2021 news

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....

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13 Apr 2021

2021 14th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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09 Apr 2021

Union rep urges state Legislature to tackle payroll fraud news

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...

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02 Apr 2021

Open Meeting Notice news

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:...

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26 Mar 2021

DC7 Newsletter - March 2021 news

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...

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15 Jan 2021

New Wall Covering Classes Added news

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...

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08 Jan 2021

Coronavirus & Employee Benefits: January 2021 Update news

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...

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21 Dec 2020

Wanted: Part-Time Instructor news

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...

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07 Dec 2020

Congratulations to Jaclyn Weitzel news

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...

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01 Dec 2020

IUPAT Helping Hand Champions news

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

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20 Nov 2020

UIA Update for Michigan workers returning to unemployment news

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...

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10 Nov 2020

2021 S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Program news

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...

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10 Nov 2020

2021 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news

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...

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25 Sep 2020

Video Update - Activist Pledge news

A video update from DC7's Jenni Neduzak.

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23 Sep 2020

Video Update - General Member Update news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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18 Aug 2020

Talking Points on U.S. Unemployment Insurance news

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...

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23 Jul 2020

Video Update - Benefits news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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16 Jul 2020

Video Update - Organizing news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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09 Jul 2020

Video Update - COVID-19 news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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02 Jul 2020

Video Update - Training news

A video update from DC7's Adam Holmes.

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19 Jun 2020

Video Update - New MCL Benefits news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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18 Jun 2020

Video Update - General Member Update news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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17 Apr 2020

2020 13th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay contest news

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...

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19 Mar 2020

Coronavirus Update & COVID-19 FAQs news

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...

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16 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Response news

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...

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24 Jan 2020

Video Update - Training news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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20 Jan 2020

Omni Organizing Update #12 news

A video update from DC7's Adam Holmes.

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17 Jan 2020

2020 S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Program news

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...

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17 Jan 2020

2020 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news

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...

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14 Jan 2020

Video Update - Health & Pension Funds news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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20 Dec 2019

Video Update - 2020 Outlook news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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16 Dec 2019

Omni Organizing Update #10 news

A video update from DC7's Andy Buck.

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13 Dec 2019

Video Update - Holiday news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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20 Nov 2019

2020 S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Program news

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...

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20 Nov 2019

2020 A. L. "Mike" Monroe / Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship Program news

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...

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18 Nov 2019

Omni Organizing Update #6 news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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13 Nov 2019

Aurora EAP - Stress-Free Debt Elimination news

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...

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11 Nov 2019

Omni Organizing Update #5 news

A video update from DC7's Adam Gifford.

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04 Nov 2019

Omni Organizing Update #4 news

A video update from DC7's Andy Buck.

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29 Oct 2019

Omni Organizing Update #3 news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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15 Oct 2019

Job Opening: Floor Specialist - Epoxy news

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...

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01 Oct 2019

From the Front Lines: The IUPAT Fights for All Working People news

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...

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30 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: Raising the Bar news

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...

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27 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: Opportunity for All news

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...

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23 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: Inclusion through Community Partnership news

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...

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19 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: Mobilizing & Local Politics news

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...

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17 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: Built to Last news

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...

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11 Sep 2019

From the Front Lines: What it Takes to Organize news

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...

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12 Aug 2019

2019 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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....

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26 Jul 2019

Video Update - STAR Program news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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26 Jul 2019

Video Update - Organizing news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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26 Jul 2019

Video Update - Wage Theft news

A video update from DC7's Andy Buck.

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10 Jul 2019

Video Update - Jenny Neduzak news

A video update from DC7's Jenny Neduzak.

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05 Jul 2019

Video Update - Adam Holmes news

A video update from DC7's Adam Holmes.

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02 Jul 2019

Video Update - Jeff Mehrhoff news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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06 Jun 2019

13th Annual DC7 Golf Outing Registration news

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

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10 May 2019

2019 12th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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.

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30 Apr 2019

Video Update - Jeff Mehrhoff news

A video update from DC7's Jeff Mehrhoff.

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24 Apr 2019

IUPAT DC7 Supports Governor Evers' Budget news

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...

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15 Apr 2019

IUPAT DC7 Supports Evers’ Executive Order on Payroll Fraud & Worker Misclassification news

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...

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11 Mar 2019

IUPAT DC7 & WISCAP Partner to Fight Poverty news

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...

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14 Sep 2018

2019 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news

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...

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14 Sep 2018

2019 S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Program news

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...

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07 Aug 2018

2018 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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,...

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09 Jul 2018

2018 12th Annual DC7 Golf Outing news

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...

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11 May 2018

2018 11th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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.

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19 Apr 2018

DC7 members donate time and materials to help local non-profit news

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...

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12 Sep 2017

IUPAT DC7 Supports Local Charities news

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...

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30 Aug 2017

2017 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news

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...

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30 Aug 2017

Labor Day Events 2017 news

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...

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02 Aug 2017

Madison Area Conservation Dinner news

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...

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02 Aug 2017

Harley Davidson Raffle - LABORFEST 2017 news

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...

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01 Aug 2017

Painters needed in Madison area news

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...

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28 Jun 2017

11th Annual Golf Outing news

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...

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19 Jun 2017

IUPAT DC 7 remembers Edward Weber Jr. news

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...

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15 May 2017

2017 10th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news

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 .

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27 Apr 2017

A new look for the IUPAT DC7 website! news

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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