The 2025 International Apprenticeship contest took place on January 28th through the 30th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the International Surfaces Event. Apprentices from all over our International Union competed at regional competitions and the top apprentice in each regional won a spot to compete in Las Vegas. District Council 16’s apprentice was Local 12’s […]
February 07, 2025Painters Certifications
Posted January 16, 2024
Dear Members of Local 507
Please remember to start taking the classes needed for the certifications you will need per your contract. Please read the language below. Also see the 2024 start class Schedule
(a) Each Journeyperson and above (Commercial Painter) shall successfully complete and maintain the following: 19 1. By January 1, 2025 i. Fall Protection (USACE EM385), including Ladder Safety, and ii. Mobile Elevated Worker Platforms, and iii. Harassment Training or iv. Sixteen (16) hours employer recommended painter trade and/or safety education training, if the above-required training is complete and up to date. If none or only a portion of the above training is complete, the hours to complete the required training above would count towards the minimum sixteen (16) hours.
CLICK HERE to view STAR Program Class Schedule
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