🎉 Local 159 Member of the Month: Juston Cubitt

El Local 159 se enorgullece de reconocer Juston Cubitt Como nuestro de junio Miembro del mes—un pintor cuyo recorrido a través del oficio es tan inspirador como inquebrantable es su ética de trabajo.

Juston’s story begins in New Orleans, where painting ran in the family. His stepfather and step-grandfather were both painters, and he picked up a brush for the first time around age 11 or 12. He fondly remembers painting a deck just to buy his first Nintendo—a moment that sparked his lifelong connection to the trade. By 16, Justin was officially earning a paycheck as a painter.

Now 49, Juston reflects on nearly four decades of hard work. While in New Orleans, he used to hear stories about the massive, high-profile projects happening in Las Vegas. The allure of those “big, beautiful jobs” eventually drew him west. In 2005, he made the move to Las Vegas. After a brief period working non-union, he joined Local 159 and immediately started with Raymond on the World Market Center project—his first major union job.

Juston describes joining the union as a turning point. “The wages were double what my girlfriend was making,” he says. “The union here really takes care of the worker.” While acknowledging that union wages in New York or California may be higher, he believes Las Vegas is the best place to live and work union, thanks to a better cost of living and lower taxes. “In New Orleans, workers are making $18 to $20 an hour. The difference here is life-changing.”

Juston joined as a journeyman and has continually sought growth and training through the STARs program, completando certificaciones como la capacitación en swing stage y en respiradores. Se siente afortunado por la sólida familia laboral que ha construido aquí: compañeros que lo motivan a diario y una cultura de profesionalismo donde "no hay nada que el sindicato no pueda plasmar".

Recientemente acreditado para el nuevo Hard Rock HotelJustin está entusiasmado por contribuir a otro proyecto icónico de Las Vegas. Su portafolio incluye importantes logros como CityCenter, Crystals Mall y Resorts World—proyectos en los que se enorgullece de haber dejado huella. Incluso guarda un lugar especial en su primer trabajo sindical en World Market.

Juston values teamwork and mentorship. He recalls a recent experience at Durango Station, where mentoring an eager apprentice reinvigorated his own passion for the craft. “You’ve got to like painting—and I don’t just like it, I love it,” he says. Whether he’s learning new tricks or passing on what he’s picked up along the way, Juston embraces the collaborative nature of the trade.

Su capataz, Julio, quien lo nominó, lo dice mejor: “Justin es el tipo de trabajador con el que cualquier capataz sueña: sin dramas, trabajo limpio, confiable y alguien en quien puedes confiar para que haga las cosas bien sin tener que vigilarlo”.

Outside of work, Juston takes pride in maintaining nice cars—a personal priority rooted in childhood memories of unreliable transportation. He’s now saving for a townhouse and looks forward to owning a home soon.

For Juston, “High Performance / High Value” means giving your all and taking pride in the work you do. “If you work hard, good things happen,” he says. “Life is beautiful.”

Congratulations, Juston Cubitt—thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Local 159 is proud to have you as our June 2025 Member of the Month!