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District Council 16 Celebrates a Significant Victory for Workers’ Rights District Council 16 (DC16) proudly highlights the outstanding work of…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our Families! We are now accepting applications for the…

District Council 16 Retirees Rally Behind CARA: Why We Need to Get Involved Recently, some of District Council 16 retirees…

Earlier this month, District Council 16 Leadership proudly joined labor leaders from across California at the 2025 California Joint Legislative…

Joshua KhievLocal Union 3 – Painter District Council 16 is proud to feature Josh Khiev, a dedicated member of Local…

Our District Council 16 Day of Action is fast approaching, and we have an incredible opportunity to come together to…

District Council 16 IUPAT Applauds Approval of Tropicana Land Development aka the A’s Baseball Stadium!  Las Vegas, NV – District…

District Council 16 recently hosted an intensive three-day Organizer and Bootcamp in Livermore, designed to identify and train the next…

The California Labor Federation AFL-CIO has launched a news letter that is sent out at least twice a week with…

Trenika SandidgeLocal Union 1237 – Floor Coverer Trenika Sandidge is a dedicated Floor Covering Apprentice at DC16 Local Union 1237…

We are now hiring for several positions. Find below detailed information and read thoroughly as each position has specific criteria…

The International Surfaces Event (TISE) is held annually and brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry professionals from around the…

In honor of this veterans day we want to recognize the sacrifice and contributions made by our Brothers and all…

Construction workers play a vital role in shaping our cities and infrastructure, yet our voices often go unheard. Voting is…

The NABTU 2024 Trades Women Build Nation Conference was held in New Orleans with over 5,000 Tradeswomen, industry professionals, and…

The DC16 STAR Awards Event was a huge success! Over 4,000 members and their families attended the awards event held…

The IUPAT 33rd General Convention brought together over 1,000 members, delegates and leadership. Delegates had the opportunity to hear powerful…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our Families! District Council 16 is accepting applications for…

IUPAT Painters and Allied Trades for Children’s Hope Foundation (PATCH) The Annual DC16 PATCH Golf Tournament was a huge success…

Brothers and Sisters, Rich Morales, LU1176 Business Rep and I attended the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) signing with the Alameda…

We are thrilled to announce a significant victory for our Building Trades Unions. On Tuesday, May 14th, in the City…

ONE UNION. ONE FAMILY. ONE FIGHT ! Over 400 members attended the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)…

This year’s AFL-CIO California Joint Legislative Conference theme was UNIONIZE CALIFORNIA! The annual conference brought together labor leaders, union members,…

Brother Joseph Witherspoon is a 3rd generation Glazier, both his grandfather and father had successful careers as Union Glaziers. When…

Taylor WessonLocal Union 12Floor Coverer Air Force Taylor served in the Air Force from 2009 to 2015 as Security Forces…

Please see below for the certifications needed for ALL painters to be dispatched starting on January 1st, 2025. Please read…

December 2nd, 2023, Union Christmas Party We have officially reserved a venue and catering for this year’s Christmas party. This…

Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed! The Southern Nevada Region will be holding a Trunk or Treat event at the hall…

Brothers and Sisters, Work has been steady with the majority of dispatches being made by name call. We have 9…

Calling All Paperhangers! District Council 16 is seeking to hire Paperhangers. If you are interested in great wages, benefits and…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our Families! District Council 16 is accepting applications for…

Brothers and sisters I hope all the painters took the time to apply for the commercial painter instructor position open…

Calling ALL MEMBERS! 📢 The annual IUPAT DC16 Community Day of Action is this Saturday, May 13th, 2023!  Please see…

The IUPAT offers two scholarships to students pursuing an educational degree at an academic institution of their choice. All sons,…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to remind all Local 83 members to consider obtaining or updating their safety certifications.…

Brothers and Sisters, The STAR program year will end on June 30. 2023. You MUST take the SCT class to qualify…

The IUPAT offers two scholarships to students pursuing an educational degree at an academic institution of their choice. All sons,…

Brother and Sisters, We recently had nominations for the vacant positions of Trustee, Member at Large and Delegate to the…

Now that the weather is cooperating, we have a few great VAC opportunities coming up quickly. Celebrate Earth Day Saturday…

The current Painters contract is scheduled to expire on June 30th of this year and we are taking input from…

The Painters Contract is up for Negotiation this summer. Bring your contracts suggestions to the Local Membership meeting. They are…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this article finds you doing well and working.  If you are not currently working, please…

All active members should have received an email or text with a survey regarding our upcoming contract negotiations. These surveys…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, EXCITING NEWS We will have our first training class at our local hall, 272 March 25th,…

Since 1960, San Francisco Bay Area contractors, designers, architects, building home owners, and stained glass artists have relied on Franciscan…

Brothers and Sisters,   This week was Women in Construction Week. I would like to thank all of the women…

The LU2001 E-board is having a picnic for all members on April 1st, 2023, at sunset park! Please make sure…

Our last LU 1512 meeting was a “Valentines Day/Retirement Party”.  We honored retiring member Frank Demario as he retired after…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Work in the Sacramento Area is really starting to pick up. Ranker AMG, Nor Cal Glass,…

NLRB CHARGES WHAT Brothers and Sisters, As you already know or as you should know DC16 Staff’s main priority is…

Brothers and Sisters, Alameda Labor Council and California Labor Federation are hosting a Diaper Drive. Diaper access is a widespread…

VAC (Volunteer Activist Committee) opportunities April 15th is the scheduled day for this year’s VAC Banquet at Casa Real. Those…

March 11th 10:45 is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in SF. Meeting Place 400 2nd street 10:45am Wear something green!…

On Wednesday, February 15th HS&BA will be providing an educational presentation on the Health plans provided by our TPA (HS&BA).…

We know this month’s meeting is falling on Valentine’s Day, so we are going to have a big lasagna dinner.…

Calling all VAC Participants! Please come help make the St. Patrick’s Day Float something our Local can be proud of!…

Calling all VAC Participants! Please come help make the St. Patrick’s Day Float something our Local can be proud of!…

Calling all VAC Participants! Please come help make the St. Patrick’s Day Float something our Local can be proud of!…

San Francisco’s public defender Mano Raju was just reelected and had his inauguration ceremony. San Francisco is the only place…

As a reminder to all Journeymen, as of January 1, 2023 you must have all required training up to date…

Please join us on Wednesday, February 15th HS&BA will be providing an educational presentation on the Health plans provided by…

IUPAT Flooring is really starting to get recognized in the industry as the premier installers in the business and it…

On Wednesday, February 15th HS&BA will be providing an educational presentation on the Health plans provided by our TPA (HS&BA).…

Drywall Finishers Work is slowly starting to pick up for the Drywall Finishers and should be in full swing by…

Brothers and Sisters Please make sure you take The SCT class. It is the new qualifier; everyone will need to…

This year the STAR board changed the qualifying class from the “survival of the fittest” to SCT (Supervisory Certificate Training),…

Brothers and Sisters, We will be having a second meeting for all Painters on Saturday February 25, 2023. I originally…

Dear Members of Local 83, I would like to remind everyone about the Painters contract ending this June, and It’s…

Dear members of Local 507, Our second meeting of the year will be on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 6:30…

There is only 6 more months to get qualified for the STAR’s picnic. In order to be invited to the…

Glaziers Local 1621, Our San Jose City Project Labor Agreement will come up for renewal in March of 2024, and…

I would like to spotlight Local 3 Member Jamil Weaks. Jamil is a recent graduate from MC3 program Rising Sun.…

We have finalized our Steward Training Program and will be having our first course on January 30th at the Hall…

We have finalized our Steward Training Program and will be having our first course on January 30th at the Hall…

Work has slowed down, and as of today there are 10 members on the Out-of-Work List (OWL).  In my last…

Greetings Local 767 members. As we enter a new year, the work outcome looks very strong. Some of the main…

ATTENTION MEMBERS, The Valley Health System, which is a member of the Nevada Health Coalition, recently provided the important information…

Out of Work List Painters – 25 Drywall Finishers – 16 As a reminder, for those whom are not working,…

As we start a new year, I feel that it is only right to honor our brothers that we lost…

Local 913’s VAC coordinator Lajeana Thompson organized the Sunnydale Holiday Calibration last month for Christmas, a community event aimed to…

Dear Members of Local 1621, Well the Glaziers Local 1621 Holiday party at the Hayes Mansion was a success. I…

If you or someone you know is currently out of work, ProSpectra is looking for manpower to work on the…

Brothers and Sisters, Let me first apologize for the tardiness on the update for this information page. Beginning right before…

Happy New Year!! Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy holidays. We have the Painters contract coming up this year…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this finds you all doing well. I would like to remind the Painters about upcoming…

Happy New Year! Another year full of surprises has drawn to a close, giving way to a new one full…

Join us for some family fun at Local 159’s 2nd Annual Pinewood Derby Race. Please see flyer below for more…

Calling all Northern California Members! If you are interested in learning more about your retirement plan, please join us at…

Here at District Council 16, we are very excited to announce that one of our own has been appointed to…

Brothers and Sisters, Starting January 1, 2023, the following certifications will be required for Journeyman Glaziers to be dispatched: First…

The West Bay locals will be holding a beach clean up in Pacifica on September 17. This is a great…

Brothers & Sisters of Local 83, What a great success the Six Flags picnic was! Thank you to everyone who…

The importance of getting registered to VOTE is more about the Local Races for City Councils, Mayors, School Board Members,…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to give you a update on the work that is coming to the Sacramento…

Brothers and Sisters, I want to take advantage of this communication to thank each and every one of you for…

New Member Orientation is back in person and if you joined the Local in the last two years you will…

We will have our FIRST VAC in our region. Please call me if you would like to participate and give…

Hello Members, Join us Monday September 5, 2022 11am-4pm

Attention new Local 1621 Members with in the last 3 years. If you have not done the New Member Orientation…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this article finds you and your loved ones doing well.  It’s been a busy summer…

Brothers and Sisters, On September 23rd , the 2022 Tradeswomen Fall Celebration will take place at Zero Net Energy Center…

Hello all, I hope you all are doing good and we have a 4 day weekend coming up so I…

Local 913s in person Membership Meetings are back in person, and have been for a while now. We would love…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our Families! District Council 16 is accepting applications for…

Come out and join Local 376 and cheer on our rowing team that will be representing us in the Whaleboat…

Brothers and Sisters, Well it looks like we have almost made it through another summer. As our children are heading…

Local 1621 Members, I have received word that Bagatelos Glass will be looking for manpower in quarter of 2022 (most…

Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of continued training through the…

Members,  We are beginning to have Member Orientation Classes in person. Please watch for your letter to come in the…

Take the short poll today to voice your concerns, we can work together to make change! Click here to take…

Hello Glaziers, I hope you are doing well. We wanted to remind everyone who has qualified for this year’s STAR…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this article finds you and yours doing well.  Work in the Central Valley has been…

The new qualifier class for STAR is SCT – Introduction DC16 and Finishing Trades Associations. If you have been to…

Political season is here, and it is vital that we as members of organized labor make sure our voices are…

Political season is here, and it is vital that we as members of organized labor make sure our voices are…

The next STAR (Safety Training Awards Recognition) event is being held on September 10th and it is returning to the…

Brothers & Sisters of Local 83, If you are looking for ways to get involved, we will be adding a…

Brother and Sister’s, I hope this is article finds you and your loved ones enjoying your summer.  Work has been…

Hispanic Foundation’s College Success Summer Programs 2022 Quetzal Mama | College Writing Bootcamp Workshop   It’s summer which means our…

Brothers and Sisters, Our August membership meeting will be the last meeting we hold via zoom. Moving forward all meetings…

Picket Action: Organizers Representatives and Members participated in a very effective Picket Action against non-union paint company, Canterbury Painting. This…

Congratulations to the Local 294 Drywall Finishers and Floor Coverers. District Council 16 / Local Union 294 recently completed negotiations…

The AFL-CIO is conducting a member survey to get feedback on what’s important to our membership. Please follow the link…

The AFL-CIO is conducting a member survey to get feedback on what’s important to our membership. Please follow the link…

Local 1621 Members, We are finally able to have Orientation meetings  again for all new members that have signed up…

Brothers and Sisters, Use the link below to purchase your tickets for you and your family to The Aviators game…

Greetings Brothers & Sisters, I hope this article finds you in good health and prosperity. I would like to go…

Hello all, I Hope everyone is doing ok, just a reminder that in order to attend the STAR event being…

Local 272 Members We need to help our sisters with the opportunity to work side by side with us. Times…

Local 1621 Members we need your help in the San Benito County to support the Strada Verde Project. There is…

I have noticed that a lot of members sit around and wait for work to come to them. If you…

Brothers and Sisters, Work for Painters and Tapers has been steady. We have had some Contractors request labor from the…

It has been a busy couple of months. With contract ratifications, elections and wage allocations. I wanted to take this…

On July 9th  the graduation dinner returned after a few years of not being able to hold the dinner due…

Brother and Sisters of Local 83, I am happy to announce the Local 83 annual picnic at Six Flags will…

Attention Fresno Drywall Members we will be ratifying the Fresno Area Addendum Tuesday July 19th, at the Local Union Hall…

Flooring and Drywall Negotiations have been completed; contracts have been updated. If you would like a copy of the new…

Dear members of Local 507, Please take time to read the following letter from Andrew Meredith, President State Building and…

First, I know everyone is busy but I like to thank everyone who took the time and came out and…

Brothers and Sisters, Here we are on June 29th and it’s going to be 93 today, which isn’t too bad…

Join us the first Wednesday of every month for our Monthly Membership Meeting. Meetings are held at 6pm at 1939…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our families! We are now accepting applications for the…

Are you looking for a career you can make a living wage, receive great benefits and retirement? A career in…

Brothers and Sisters, As we gear up for the 4th of July weekend, I would like to remind everyone that…

Brothers and Sisters, On July 8, 2022 we will be holding a ratification vote for Local Union 1512 Wage Increase…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to introduce you to the Local Union 718 Holiday Committee. The committee meets regularly…

1st ANNUNAL RENO LABOR FEST 2022 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 IDLEWILD PARK- RENO Live music-food trucks-kids fun zone- beer garden-apprenticeship…

Dear members of Local 507, I want to thank you for all the support you gave us during the elections…

Brothers and sisters  I wanted to thank you all for taking the time to vote in the election, Painter’s wage…

Please see below for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 DDO and Holiday list: July 4, 2022 – Holiday…

With 73 Votes cast for Option 1 and 70 Votes Cast for Option 2. The Winner by 3 votes was…

On 6/23/22 the Drywall Finishers of DC16 overwhelmingly voted yes on the latest contract offer that will keep them working…

Brothers and Sisters, The Northern California Drywall Finishers Master Agreement and Sacramento Area Addendum has been ratified by the membership.…

Welcome brothers and sisters, As the summer begins and work starts to pick up in the valley, please make every…

Management has given their Last, Best and Final offer. The ratification vote is this Friday, June 24th from 1:00 am…

We would first like to thank everyone who came out to vote on May 26th for our contract ratification vote…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank the Glaziers Local Union 718 members that helped with our Wage Allocation…

July 1st is a DDO for the following crafts under the Fresno Area Jurisdiction: Painters, Drywall Finishers, Floor Coverers. July…

As you all are aware we just completed District Council 16 Election for Business Manager-Secretary/Treasurer and Business Representative for Local…

Drywall Finishers contract negotiations are still on going, contact the local for the most up to date news. The Painters…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote on the District Council 16 Election…

Members of Local 83, I hope this letter finds you all well.  My name is Brent Hudson and I would…

Greetings Sisters and Brothers, Please remember it is very important to get your voice heard by voting. There are a…

Masks are again required at DC16 locals when coming into the office and at monthly meetings. DC16 Elections and Painters…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this article finds you well and working 40 hours plus!  We are getting busy in…

Local 12’s has some important dates coming up next week! Come out next Wednesday June 8th at 5:30pm to 2020…

Dear Local 567 Members, Mark your calendars! As most of you are aware we are currently renegotiating the Drywall and…

Brothers and Sisters, On Saturday June 11th, the Painter’s will vote on where to allocate the $2.00 total package increase…

Brothers and Sisters, Mark your calendars! We will be having several things going on at every Local Union throughout District…

Remember to come out and Vote on June 11 for the District Council 16 Election of Business Manager- Secretary Treasurer…

Dear Members of Local 507, There are going to be several Votes on June 11, 2022 from 7:00 am to…

Local Union 83 Painters Wage Allocation Vote Please be advised that an Allocation Vote has been scheduled from 7:00 am…

Hello 767 Members, Please contact our office 916-393-2742 to update your contact information including cell phone, home phone, current address…

Hello Members I just want to say with us coming out of covid and everything opening back up that our…

Local 1621 Glaziers, The Joint Eboard met on May 17th to discuss the options that will be presented for the…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, We had nominations at our Local 487 Membership Meeting this Monday. I would like to thank…

Members of Local 159 are invited to a celebration of life for our brother Joseph “Joey” Lancaster on Friday June…

Dear members of Local 507, The Building Trades and the South Bay team have successfully negotiated another massive Project Labor…

Members,  We are asking that all members PLEASE show up to vote on Saturday, June 11, 2022. You may vote…

District Council 16 Northern California Floor Coverers Master Agreement ratification vote will be held on 5/26/2022 from 6am to 5pm.…

Greetings Sisters and Brothers, We are starting to get into the summer months and work should be picking up. We…

Brothers and Sisters, Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday (May 24-June 24) from 5-7pm to phone bank supporting candidates…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this article finds you and yours doing well.  A lot has happened since my last…

Local Union 718 Glaziers Wage Allocation Vote Please be advised that an Allocation Vote for our January 1, 2023 total…

Voting on June 11th at all Local union Locations. There will be several items to vote on… There will be…

We have a couple upcoming VAC events! Phone banking for Giselle Hale, State Assembly candidate, Wednesday May 25, at 6PM.…

Local Union 507 Painters Wage Allocation Vote Please be advised that an Allocation Vote has been scheduled from 7:00 am…

Voting on June 11th at all Local Union Locations. There will be several items to vote on… There will be…

Our local Election for DC16 Delegates will be at the Wednesday June 1st Monthly Membership Meeting at the Union Hall…

Glaziers Local 1621 Journeyman Members this is just a friendly reminder to keep up with your Certifications as starting in…

VAC event. Come out and volunteer. Help make food boxes for the hungry in our community.  When: Wednesday May 11th…

DC16 STAR’s program has been ongoing through the Pandemic. Sign Up and get your certifications done to qualify and win…

Starting July 2022 SCT is the only qualifying class that counts for participation in the annual STAR Event. This one-time…

Hello Brothers and Sisters, I would like to start off by talking about some upcoming projects in the Sacramento area.…

We will be nominating a new Executive Board for Local 12. If you are interested in being an E-Board member…

Brothers and Sisters, We will be supporting political candidates that support labor. If you would like to get involved we…

Brothers and Sisters, On May 3rd during the Local 1237 Membership Meeting, we held nominations for Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer (BM/ST),…

Your local 567 organizer has created a relationship with The Northern Nevada Literacy Council. They are now offering free classes…

Supervisor Certification Training: SCT – Introduction to DC16 and the Finishing Trades Associations Saturday, May 21st, June 11th & July…

By now everyone should have received notification of the upcoming Nominations and Elections from both your  Local and the District…

Brothers and Sisters, Nominations & Elections During May’s meeting, we will be holding Nominations for District Council 16 Business Manager/…

The SCT Introduction to District Council 16 and The Finishing Trades Associations is now available for you to register online…

Local Union 718 Brothers and Sisters, The hall is open to members and the public. If you want to stop…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE-BEAT IT CAN HELP If you know a family member who has been struggling with any mental…

Dear Members of Local 507, Starting July 2022, SCT 1 is the only qualifying class that counts for participation in…

Brothers and Sisters, The weather is starting to get warmer and people are starting to do more public outdoors activities.…

Brothers and Sisters, You should be receiving notifications of upcoming nominations and elections for all elected positions. Nominations will be…

The “Famine” has been real. Work has been very slow. The out-of-work list was as big as I have ever…

On May 3, 2022, during the Monthly Membership Meeting we will have nominations for the positions of Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer…

There are few opportunities that we highly recommend in the next few months with our STAR Program. The first ever…

COMBINED NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS NOTICELOCAL UNION 567NOMINATIONS APRIL 22, 2022 To all Members of Local Union 567, Nominations for the…

Earlier this year we lost our previous Local 376 President and longtime labor leader who passed away much too early…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters It is important for all members to allow their voices to be heard. Please make every…

Brothers and Sisters, We will be holding a voter registration event at the Union Hall on April 21, 2022. If…

Dear Members of Local 507, Please see the list below of the candidates from the South Bay region that we…

Dear Members, Local 507 is open to all the members for any help you might need. We do have some…

Local 1621 Members, If you know a member who is in need of some help please reach out to the…

Do you have child or relative who is in the cub scouts or plays Pop Warner football? Whatever the activity…

Register to vote, your job could depend on it Primary Election Day is coming quickly, June 7, 2022, to be…

Local 272 Members: We need your support and help – If you see any new jobs in your area, please…

Members of Local 159 our Master Labor Agreement will expire June 30th of this year. District Council 16 will be…

Hello brothers and sisters, We have just started to begin our new SCT Training Module that will be the pre-qualify…

Members need to send their Union Dues directly to District Council Centralized Dues. You may download the IUPAT’s Mobile Membership…

Hello Brothers and Sisters, We have just started to begin our new SCT Training Module that will be the pre-qualify…

Brothers and Sisters, As many of you know the elections are coming up fast and we need your help! The…

The last two years have been unusual times that most of us have never experienced. For some of you, these…

On February 4, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order on all project labor agreements (PLA)  for Federal Construction Projects, which…

Do you know someone that is interested in getting into the trades but doesn’t know where to start? The Trades…

Brothers and Sisters, As we near the expiration of the Northern California Drywall Finishers Master Agreement, I urge Local 3…

As many of you know, our Industry is a little slow currently. We hope work will be picking up soon,…

Building & Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada Announces Community Open House at Local Apprenticeship Training Centers Sparks, NV –…

Local 1621 Members, As you know, the quickly escalating gas prices are hitting our members, who often have long commutes…

TRAINING SCT1 Have you taken Supervisor Certification Training 1 (SCT1)? The correct answer is probably NO, even if you have.…

LU 159 Members, It is with great sorrow I write that our Brother Anjel Valasquez Rivera passed away on March…

Dear Members of Local 507, Elections are coming and it is time to vote again. The Santa Clara & San Benito…

If you or someone you know worked as a Shipyard Painter or a Commercial Painter and is currently not working,…

Brothers and Sisters: We need your help – we need all members to register to VOTE. We need to show our…

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Glaziers Local 1621, If you live in Monterey County and specifically Seaside, California, We are…

Local Union 718 Brothers and Sisters, I am featuring P.L.A. Mission Rock Job at 3rd & Terry Francois Boulevard in…

Register Today! Brothers and Sisters we need our voices to be heard. We need to show up and Vote, not…

The mid-term elections are approaching fast and its time for us to get politically active. Believe it or not, politics…

If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a Hybrid Commercial / Industrial Painter, please call the Local…

Local 159 had 5 VAC’s in 7 days! Member came to the hall on Saturday March 5th  and Sunday March…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, With contract negotiations of the Northern California Floor Covering Master Agreement and the Sacramento Floor Covering…

Brothers and Sisters, Local Union Office: Our office is now open to the Membership, Members will have to wear masks…

Attention Members, If you or anyone you know might be interested in applying to come work for District Council 16…

Attention Members, If you or anyone you know might be interested in applying to come work for District Council 16…

We had a good turnout at the last Local 83 membership meeting in February with a good dialogue between the…

Questions can be asked and answered and contract suggestions will be taken for the Drywall contract that will expire on…

Please do not forget that the union meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm. We need…

Glaziers Local 1621 members, Please see the below Current Project Labor Agreements in Santa Clara County that have been negotiated…

Local 913 has some pull over and zip up hoodies available for Purchase at the Hall. 20$ Check or money…

I hope you are all doing well. A friendly reminder that our VAC program is in full swing. Please check…

Glaziers Local 1621 Members, Please see the below link for the Trades Women Build Nations Winter Webinar. This has been…

Brothers and Sisters, I would first like to start off with some local news. If you haven’t paid your Local…

Dear Members of Local 507, Local 507 next regular meeting will be on March 22, 2022, at 6:30 pm, where…

Attention Members, If you or anyone you know might be interested in applying to come work for District Council 16…

Brothers and Sisters, Recently Joe Biden signed an executive order on use of Project Labor Agreements on Federal Projects. This…

Hello Members of Local Union #718, Hope this message finds you and your family well. At this time I would like to congratulate Brother…

Apprentices- training has resumed! Please consult your blue book for the most current and updated information regarding your class times.…

District Council 16 is seeking to hire 2 Administrative Assistants! If you are interested in applying, please email your resume…

Three members of Local 12 qualified to compete in the National Floor Covering Competition the first week of February in…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, We should have the first Local 767 Architectural Metal and Glass Technician (AGMT) Jackets by next…

Pension Schedule Option Survey As you all know the pension is going through some changes that effect many aspects of…

Greetings Members- More exciting changes coming our way! We have a great way to make our lives easier by paying…

Brothers and Sisters, We have started off the year in a good direction. Work has picked up dramatically for the…

With May quickly approaching, per the IUPAT Constitution Local 1237 will have nominations for all Executive Board positions. Per Section…

Local 1621 Glaziers, AGMT is our future and we need to get behind having our Journeyman get certified. Over 50…

If you’ve worked for one of our contractors and are a 60% apprentice or higher, you receive hourly Vacation Pay.…

I hope this finds you doing well. This year with the direction of the E-board and the members that have…

Painter Members, If you are a Commercial Painters and currently out-of-work, you might be interested in some Industrial work. Even…

Local 718 membership, I hope you are all well and for those that do not know me, my name is…

District Council 16 staff receives dispatch requests for Apprentices quite frequently. It is imperative that you call into your Local…

Local 159 would like to congratulate Mike Neville 1st place, Levi Toia 2nd place and Manual Valdez 3rd place and…

District Council 16 staff receives dispatch requests for Apprentices quite frequently. It is imperative that you call into your Local…

OE Federal Credit Union processes all vacation pay for your Local Union.  Vacation Pay on deposit at the Credit Union…

Congratulations to the 2021 Walter Cantrell Scholarship Winners! We wish you all the best in your pursuit to further your…

Brothers and Sisters, Please note that you have a $1.00 increase effective February 1, 2022. You should see a $0.36…

Brothers and Sisters, Happy New Year Brothers and Sisters, I hope you and your families are doing well. I want…

Drywall Finishers, We will be having a meeting Monday January 31 at 4:30 pm for Drywall Finishers to discuss the…

Dear Members, Due to a conflict of schedule I am going to cancel the February regular meeting. I will be sending…

Brothers and Sisters, Recently we have been getting lots of phone calls from our Glazing Contractors requesting that we provide…

Are you Ok? That can be a tough question to answer for a lot of us sometimes…. I know there…

We are less than 5 months from the expiration of the Northern California Floor Covering Master Agreement and 6 months…

DRYWALL CONTRACT UP JUNE 30 OF THIS YEAR! Join us at the Local meetings (1st Wednesday of the month) at…

Please review the DC16 Bylaws below to understand your obligation as a member of Local 12 if we do not…

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume no later than Friday February 4th by 3:30pm to Laurie at laurie@www.dc16iupat.org.  All…

Members, Local 272 membership has grown from 87 members to 240 strong! We want to continue growing and making a…

Local 83 has a new designed zip up jacket that will be given to anyone who attends 4 meetings in…

Glaziers Local 1621, Good news! Additional COVID-19 testing resources are becoming available to Santa Clara County. We know that many…

I unfortunately have horrible news to bring to you. Our former Local 376 President Charlie Richard has passed away. Charlie…

Brothers and Sisters, Beginning February, Local 3 will be conducting our Regular Meetings via Zoom and in-person. A Zoom link…

Click the link below and you can be eligible to receive up to 4 test for free delivered to your…

Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to remind everyone about Local 487 Death Benefit. The cost remains at $5.05 a month.…

Greeting Brothers & Sisters, and Happy New Year.                Local 913’s monthly meetings are held at the Union Hall at…

Local 1621 Glaziers, This is just a reminder for all Journeyman that you will need to show proof of Continuing…

Brothers and Sisters, This will be my last entry as the business rep of Local Union 718. The next update…

Members of Local 159, Our current contract expires June 30th 2022. District Council 16 will begin negotiating a new contract…

Our current collective bargaining agreement ends June 30, 2022. Please do not make personal plans during this timeframe just in…

Happy New Year Everyone! I want to remind the membership that we have been and will continue to have Hybrid…

Happy New Year Brothers and Sisters! I hope this article finds you and your loved ones starting off the year…

Dear members of Local 507. We will have a meeting on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Beyer Park 3700 Beyer…

Brothers and Sisters. As per the 767 Local By-Laws a notice went out to pay your premium for the 767…

Hope everyone is safe and healthy, Lately I have been receiving notice from the employers on the exposures in either…

The Jackets have finally arrived! If you completed and returned the order from by the deadline, Please contact the hall…

Dear Member, Please be advised that District Council 16 is seeking to appoint a Business Representative among the membership of…

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! With that being said, it…

I have received many calls from members about the Town Hall Meeting on Monday December 20, 2021. The meeting was…

I would like to start off by wishing everyone a Happy New Years! I want to thank all the members…

Brothers and Sisters,  We have been getting a lot of phone calls from members about the Town Hall Meeting on…

Brothers and Sisters, In years past at the Annual Holiday Meeting during Good of the Union, we would recognize the…

Brothers & Sisters, Unfortunately, the past month we have lost Brothers. Retired brother Jack W. Price who initiated on September…

Brothers and sisters, It is with a heavy heart I am writing you all today. As you may have already…

Brothers and Sisters, It’s getting closer to the end of the year and I wanted to remind everyone to send…

Dear Drywall Finisher Members, We have a meeting to discuss your next contract’s suggestions on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at…

It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over!  Well with that being said, I would like to introduce…

Brothers and Sister, I would like to wish everyone a happy Holiday Season! I would also like to recognize members…

Brothers and Sisters, Reminder, there will be no meeting for the month of December. We will resume regular meetings in…

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving celebrations with your Families and Friends,! I would like to take this time to…

1621 AGMT Glaziers, This is just a reminder to make sure you have submitted your certifications to AGMT to keep…

As most of you are aware I, John Papa, will be retiring come the end of the year. It has…

Need Help with Rent, Food, Work, Cash, Legal aid, or something else? You’re in luck! The Food Pantry and Resource…

Winter is typically a slow time for construction and sometimes layoffs happen… When you are out-of-work, even if it is…

Brothers & Sisters, The list of 718 glaziers looking for work is at 6% of our total active membership. If…

As you as you all know work has tapered off over the last few months with Resorts World completing and…

Winter is typically a slow time for construction and sometimes layoffs happen… When you are out of work, even if…

Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to give everyone an update on the work coming up in the Sacramento Region. I…

Brothers and Sisters, As we enter the Holiday season, let’s continue to focus on being as safe as we can…

The Nora Technical Academy focuses on the latest installation techniques and industry standards, subflooring preparation and provides extensive hands-on training.…

You might ask what does AGMT mean? Well it means a lot, it means we have an Opportunity to show…

After the Veterans Day Holiday I received a few calls from members who weren’t sure if it was a holiday…

The officers and Staff of Local 567 would like to wish their members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. As…

Napa / Solano Building and Construction Trades has a new President. I, Troy Notrangelo, was elected to represent the Napa…

Our president Nick King has provided a letter in remembrance of Robert Tarrant (Bobby T.) who initiated in this union…

Local 1621 Members, Hope you and your family are well. For any member that needs a little help this year for…

Brothers and Sister, The Annual Holiday Dinner Event will be cancelled this year due to COVID-19. However, we got approval…

We all know that work in Las Vegas is currently very slow. In an effort to generate more work hours…

Congratulations to our Top Painters & Glaziers for winning the 2021 NCPFC & NCGMA Stepping-Up Awards! You exemplify High Performance…

I, Troy Notrangelo have been assigned to Local Union 83 as the interim Representative as of November 8th. I look…

Brothers and Sisters, As we head into the Holiday season, please be check the events calendar for upcoming VAC’s. Saturday…

Dues Questions? Local 159’s dues structure changed in June 2021 when the membership voted on Local Union bylaws. Part of…

Dear Members, On our November regular meeting, we will be handing out $50 gift card. You need to be present…

Brothers and Sisters, I hope that everyone is in good health and that their families are well. November 11th  is…

For many, many year the locals in San Francisco  Painters & Tapers Local 913, Glaziers Local 718 and Carpet, Linoleum…

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, who…

Please contact Ede at 408-824-1280 if you would like a 2022 Daily Pocket Journal mailed to your home. You can…

The STAR Program was designed entirely for you, our Membership! It allows us all to be more successful in our…

STAR Awards Eligibility Rules (as of 6/2021) are as follows: You must have completed 8 hours of Mark Breslin “Survival…

Meetings in Person are back! Local 83 is having in person meetings with some restrictions. In August we can meet…

Next meeting will be in person! August 4, 2021 @ 6pm Meetings will continue to follow the highest recommended COVID-19…

I want to inform you that Local 507 Bylaws were approved by the International and went into effect on June…

Our July’s monthly meeting will be held Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 5:30pm in person at 1819 Hymer Ave., or…

The WALTER CANTRELL SCHOLARSHIP! To the Members of Local 1176 get your Sons and Daughters who plan on attending a…

Wage Allocation Results Brothers and Sisters, On July 9, 2021 Local 1237 had their wage allocation for the January 1,…

The allocation vote for wages is Thursday July 22, 2021. The Poling place in the West Bay will be 65…

Brothers and Sisters,    We are putting together a VAC to help out the San Joaquin Building and Construction Trades…

With a new surge of COVID-19 driving up case rates and hospitalizations across the Bay Area, Contra Costa Health Services…

Dear Brothers and Sisters,If you are an Oakland Resident CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION! The Oakland A’s are a long-time…

On behalf of Local 12 and DC16, I would like to thank and congratulate Local 12 members Gary Harrison, Gary…

Local 1621 Glaziers wage allocation vote. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Please be advised that an allocation vote is scheduled from…

Glaziers Local 1621, We need your input on what to do with the remaining raise on January 1, 2022. Please…

Congratulations Northern Nevada Painters! Contract was ratified on June 22, 2021. Here is your new wage schedule

Starting January 1, 2022 our $3.00 raise will be allocated: $2.70 annuity (making the new total $8.61 per hour) $0.25…

Tapers, Your contract expires next year, start thinking about what you want in your contract and start saving your money,…

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our families! We are now accepting applications for the…

INSURANCE CHANGE As of July 1, 2021, we have changed insurance to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. All members should…

Members of Local 83 please have your older children who are in school to take a look at this! What…

Brothers and sisters,             A few updates: Local Union 718 and our west bay office locals received the keys to…

Dear members the painters vote allocation that won was number 2 and it is as follows Option 2: $ .25 to Health…

As you may know we ratified a new 3-year contract. Thank you to all that voted!  What’s next you may…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters! It has been very exciting to be able to have “one on one” conversations about the…

We are back to Face to Face meetings In person meetings will resume in July 2021. Members may still attend…

Wage Allocation Friday July 9th, Local 1237 members will have a wage allocation for the January 1, 2022 wage increase. …

Brothers and Sisters,    The wage allocation for the Sacramento Area Painters was on June 23, 2021. This increase will…

The wait is finally over! Local 159 Monthly Membership Meeting are finally back in person. The first in person meeting…

In-person Local Union meetings are back… Welcome everyone starting July 1st,  BMST Robert Williams is allowing the Locals to open…

We have a New Contract!

Mgt. has given their revised proposed offer for the Northern CA Glaziers Master Agreement. Please click the attached link or…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Please be advised there are vacancies occurring among the Local 1512 Executive Board for Treasurer, Warden…

District Council 16 has recently hired 4 new Organizers through a Boot-camp that was held over 3 days. The new…

To all the drywall finishers out there. Now is the time to speak to your representatives about your upcoming contract.…

Brothers and Sisters, We have started to hear that members would like to start to be more engaged with there…

Local Union 3 will be voting on their Bylaws and $2.00 wage allocation on June 23, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to…

Heat Stroke Prevention Here we are on June 17th and it’s going to be 108 today.  Please make sure that…

Local 567 Painters contract drive by vote and possible wage allocation will be Tuesday June 22, 2021 from 2pm-5pm.

MEMBERS! Call or sign up on the out of work list. I have had several calls from contractors looking for…

Local 1621 Glaziers, Thank you for showing up for the Master Agreement Vote on June 10th. Management’s Last, Best and…

Glaziers the below is the current Managements Last Best & Final offer for the Northern California Glaziers Master Agreement. Any…

Hello all ! Great news Vac are now open! V.A.C. is finally back: Get involved to make a difference in…

I would like to speak to you about local union participation and you as a member.  I have been a…

Brothers and Sisters,    We will be holding a wage allocation Vote on Wednesday June 23, 2021 for the Painters.…

Greetings Brothers and Sisters. Summertime is now upon us!  June brings us warmer weather, graduations and family vacations. I hope…

TIME TO GET INVOLVED-VAC ARE BACK! Now is time to get out and shake off the cobwebs with the restriction…

Local Union #3 will be having their Local Union Bylaw vote on June 23,2021 from 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at 2020 Williams St.…

Hello Brothers and Sisters, as you are probably aware our current CBA expires at the end of this month 6/30/2021.…

Painters & Drywall Finishers Local Union 83 will be holding Nominations on Thursday June 10, 2021 at 6p.m. and Elections…

Brothers and Sisters,             Brother Chris Burnett and I represented Glaziers Local Union 718 and our communities and attended the…

Drywall Finishers and Floor Covering members will have their wage allocation drive by vote on Wednesday June 9th from 2pm-5pm…

Brothers and Sisters,    I would like to recognize all of the men and women who fought for our country…

Local 1621 Members Please be advised there is going to be a virtual meeting scheduled for June 8th, 2021. We…

We are going to start talking about wage allocation. Please attend the next regular meeting via zoom on May 25,…

Brother George Throckmorton, LU3 member since 1/2013 has been hired as the new Paper Hanger Apprenticeship Instructor. Congratulations! “My name…

Wage allocation vote Tuesday May 25th from 9am-5pm at the Union Hall.

Over the last couple of months we have started to do Local 767 General Membership Meeting via Zoom. All 767…

2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Effective March 29, 2021 Covered Employees in the public or private sectors who work…

Power Through Politics: The question we are asked many times  is “what does the union do for me other than…

On behalf of all of Local 12 we would like to welcome DC16’s new staff members: David Bradfield – US…

Brothers and Sisters, Floor Coverers Local 1237 ratified their Local Bylaws on April 28, 2021. In doing so there will…

We are excited to announce that your Over-The-Counter Dues can be paid on our Redesigned website at www.dc16iupat.org on the…

As the Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification gains traction and becomes required more on projects moving forward, don’t be…

If anyone out there have any unwanted or extra tools, we have the Community Tool Shed in Boulder Creek looking…

VAC is back and open. What does VAC stand for? Volunteer Activist Committee. There are many ways to participate. First…

View Proposed Bylaws BYLAWS VOTE INFO SECOND ATTEMPT TO RATIFY BYLAWS Your participation is imperative to maintain the charter of…

Dear Member, District Council 16 JATTF is seeking to hire an Instructor from amongst our membership representing all our Crafts.…

Floorcovering Ratification Vote February 10, 2021 Please see the proposed changes to the contract to be voted on.

Starting in January 2021 your Over-The-Counter Dues can be paid on this plat form by clicking the “Pay Your Dues”…

The By-Laws Committee chaired by President Robert Ringor have working very hard over the past few months.  They have a…

Local 767 By-law committee is currently working on our updated 2020-2025 IUPAT-LU767 By-Laws. If you have any content or ideas…

Raymond Beatty who runs the “We Love Our City Storehouse”,  has offered up a special night to accommodate Union Workers…

Allegiant Stadium has been wrapped up. We had multiple contractors and members all over that project and is something that…

Hello Brothers and Sisters, Currently all Local Union meetings have been canceled until further notice. We have been continuing our…

The December 2020 STAR Class schedule is up. Please visit www.dc16star.org to register today! STAR classes completed before December 31, 2020 qualify…

Register today for the Member Mobile Portal and get qualified to win 1 of 20 64 qt Yeti Coolers as…

Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to give everyone an update on where we are at with Union meetings. Due to…

There are three (3) recognized holidays in November: Wednesday November 11- Veterans Day Thursday November 26- Thanksgiving Day Friday November…

We had a successful STARS event and gave away lots of great prizes. Please make sure to go to www.dc16star.org…

Hello Brothers & Sisters, The Drywall Finishers and Painters will be receiving a wage increase come the new year, 2021.…

We are working towards a Project Labor Agreement for the Richmond Waste Water Treatment Plant. Project Labor Agreements are negotiated…

We are only 6 days away from Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Tonight @ 5:15 pm EST, Vice President…

Large Project with Related Santa Clara is a unique partnership between the City of Santa Clara and Related Companies to…

Good morning All! “The peculiarities of the construction workplace have been used to excuse the industry’s failures to implement equal…

Join the SF Labor Council and Bay Area Labor in a solidarity action for racial and economic justice Saturday at…

Labor out in force for AB 5. AB 5 entitles workers classified as employees to greater labor protections, such as…