Seeking PAPERHANGERS!

Calling All Paperhangers! District Council 16 is seeking to hire Paperhangers. If you are interested in great wages, benefits and working in the Las Vegas area, please contact Keith Markland at (702)741-0555 for more information.

General Election Approaching!

With the general election date of November 8th right around the corner it is important to make sure that your voice is heard! It is imperative that we get out and support those that support Labor! Our livelihoods depend on it! If you have not registered to vote yet and you are eligible, please do […]

Walter Cantrell Winners!

Congratulations to the 2021 Walter Cantrell Scholarship Winners! We wish you all the best in your pursuit to further your education. District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our families! The Walter Cantrell Scholarship is meant for dependents of any DC16 member in good standing and may apply to receive a […]

Walter Cantrell Scholarship

District Council 16 is proud to invest in the future of our families! We are now accepting applications for the Walter Cantrell Scholarship. Dependents of any DC16 member in good standing, may apply to receive a $2,000 Walter Cantrell Scholarship by following the application, rules and guidelines. Please submit your application post marked no later […]

Register for Member Mobile Portal!

We are excited to announce that your Over-The-Counter Dues can be paid on our Redesigned website at www.dc16iupat.org on the “Pay Member Dues” Tab! This process will allow our members the flexibility and ease to pay your Over-The-Counter Dues in real time, while staying up-to-date with all the News & Events of DC16 and your […]

Glaziers Become AGMT Certified!

As the Architectural Glass & Metal Technician Certification gains traction and becomes required more on projects moving forward, don’t be left behind without this crucial certification. To qualify for the AGMT certification you will need to have: a minimum of 5 years & 7,500 working hours in the glazing trade (to be confirmed through HS&BA) […]

NEW DC16 STAR Website

The Redesigned DC16 STAR Website is now up! Please visit the DC16 STAR Website at www.dc16star.org where you will have easy access to the STAR Class Schedule, Signing up for Classes, Requesting a Class and more! The STAR Program was designed entirely for DC16 Members to help build the skills you need to succeed. And […]

The Pride January-December 2020

CLICK HERE To view The Pride Magazine January – December 2020 Robert Williams III– COVID-19 Training– AGMT Certification– Work Outlook– DC16 New Leadership – 2021 Contract Negotiations Veteran Spotlights– Michael Scott, Painter, LU487– George Pritchard, Glazier, LU1621– Gerry Sharp, Painter, LU1512– Leroy Schoenenberger, Floor Coverer, LU12 Council News– Centralized Dues– 2020 Stepping-Up Awards– 2019 VAC […]

NOW HIRING JATTF INSTRUCTORS!

Dear Member, District Council 16 JATTF is seeking to hire an Instructor from amongst our membership representing all our Crafts. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume no later than Friday, April 2nd by 3:30pm to Liz Herrera at liz@dc16star.org All applicants that have submitted their resume will be invited to attend a […]

CA Stay-at-Home Order as of Dec 3, 2020

Today Governor Newsome announced a new California Stay-at-Home order that is similar to the one issued in March. The new State order contains variances by regions and is triggered by ICU occupancy rates. Regions will remain in the Regional Stay-at-Home Order status for at least three weeks once triggered. Regions may come out of the […]

IUPAT Hosts Presidential Candidate Joe Biden

We are only 6 days away from Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Tonight @ 5:15 pm EST, Vice President Joe Biden will be speaking to IUPAT members about his plans to stimulate the economy and create more job opportunities for workers in the building trades. Critical issues are on the ballot this year, including: […]

IUPAT Endorses Joe Biden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2020 ICYMI: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Endorses Joe Biden   Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), one of the largest building trade unions, announced its endorsement of Joe Biden for President of the United States. In a statement, IUPAT General President Ken Rigmaiden […]

Taking a Knee For Change

Join the SF Labor Council and Bay Area Labor in a solidarity action for racial and economic justice Saturday at 10 am. We will meet at Rockridge BART Station at 11 AM. #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd #JusticeforAhmaudArbery #JusticeforBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #SFlabor #1u

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness

News Release No.: 2020-50                                           Date: June 4, 2020 Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers to Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness   Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness and to review high temperature advisories and warnings in effect across California this week. The National Weather Service […]

DC16 Women in Construction

In honor of Women in Construction week, we would like to recognize some of our women in the Trades! We appreciate your hard work and dedication in your respected craft. You are an inspiration to all women who may be pursuing not just a job, but a career! Sharon Brown – Painter, Local Union 3 […]

DC16 Health Plan

Please join us on Wednesday, February 15th HS&BA will be providing an educational presentation on the Health plans provided by our TPA (HS&BA). The goal of this presentation and Townhall is to provide our members with the resources and tools available to them and their family. The Zoom credentials and topics are below. All Slides […]

No-Cost $4,000 AD&D Benefit

Dear IUPAT Members, All members in good standing or a retiree of District Council 16, you are entitled to a no-cost $4,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit! This AD&D benefit and other items listed below are provided jointly through IUPAT DC16 and American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL), a 100% unioncompany serving working families just […]