Thunderbirds Are Coming!
Posted September 4, 2026
Thunderbirds Are Coming! Don’t Miss the 45th California International Airshow
September 26–27, 2026 | Salinas, California
Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the 45th California International Airshow in Salinas!
🔥 Want to go?
Interested Local 507 members should inquire by calling Frank Hewett for more information at 408-464-1216.
📢 Local 507 Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 22 — 6:30 PM
Join us for the Local 507 monthly meeting at:
2149 Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA 94131
Some of the Raffle winners at the Local 507 picnic!
Commercial Painters: Are You Ready for Dispatch?
Make sure you have the certifications required for Commercial Painter dispatch.
Required Certifications
- Fall Protection & Ladder Safety
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
- Harassment Training
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Scaffolding Training
- Lead Awareness — effective July 1, 2027
⚠️ New Training Update
Harassment Training and Lead Awareness are now part of 1st Aid/CPR/AED.
Stay certified, stay ready, and don’t let missing training keep you from your next dispatch opportunity.
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