2022 DC7 STAR Event & Family Picnic events
STAR Event IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
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04
Jun
2022
Take Kids Fishing Day events
Dust off those fishing poles and get the kids outside for an exciting morning of catching bluegill and bass! This event is free and open to the public, but is limited to the first 150 kids. Each registered kid gets a free fishing pole to keep! Pre-Register at https://fishmadison....
26
May
2022
Urgent Food Drive news
URGENT CALL TO ACTION!! Members from UAW Local 180 have been on strike from CNHi in Racine since May 2nd. Stand in solidarity with our labor family fighting for a fair contract and donate a meal kit. MALC staff will deliver to members on strike in Racine. Drop off donations next...
25
May
2022
NABTU Tradeswomen Hero Award news
IUPAT Local 781 member Heidi Jutrzonka was nominated and won the North American Building Trades Unions Tradeswomen Heros Award for May 2022! Heidi is a highly skilled painter who joined the painters union at the age of 19. She has 2 daughters who are 24 and 17....
14
May
2022
Stamp Out Hunger events
This Saturday, May 14th, letter carriers all over the state will perform double-duty by collecting bags of donated food along their mail routes. People all over the state (and country!) will fill plastic bags with donated food and set them by their mailboxes. Local letter carriers will pick up...
05
May
2022
2022 15th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all sons...
30
Apr
2022
Escucha Y Avance - Labor Council for Latin American Advancement events
Community Resource Fair - Saturday, April 30th IUPAT DC7 Union Hall S68 W22665 National Ave. Big Bend, WI 53103
28
Apr
2022
6th Annual Construction Workers' Memorial Service events
Workers' Memorial Day is an international day of remembrance of workers killed by incidents at work or diseases caused by work. April 28th, 2022 at 4:00pm St. Patrick's Church 404 E. Main Street Madison, WI 53703
26
Apr
2022
Diversity in Construction Career Fair events
Diversity in Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple April 26 th 3pm-7pm
23
Apr
2022
AFL-CIO River Cleanup 2022 volunteer
MBCTC is taking part in the AFL-CIO Community Service volunteer opportunity. It is a community clean up effort. Please see the attached flyer for details and locations. Register with Rebecca: rebecca@milwaukeelabor.org , 262-224-1524
08
Apr
2022
Kronos Hack news
UPDATE 4/13/2022: I want to address all the rumors on the floor. Two weeks ago, we had Adam Bellone from corporate in Oak Creek. As we always do when we have anybody who might have any influence and power on the PPG ladder, we voiced our concerns. These concerns we brought up were the...
22
Mar
2022
Women in Construction Career Fair events
Women in Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple March 22 nd 3pm-7pm
15
Mar
2022
Apprenticeships in 2022 news
DC7's Adam Holmes talks about what's coming for Apprenticeships in 2022.
15
Mar
2022
Glazier Program Updates news
DC7's Brian Baumgartner talks about changes the glazier program.
15
Mar
2022
Proposed Unemployment Changes news
DC7's Andy Buck talks about proposed changes to WI's unemployment insurance. West Virginia Info https://www.wvnews.com/news/ wvnews/west-virginia-senate- passes-bills-changing- unemployment-benefits/article_ cbc01a3a-8902-11ec-a1f5- 53b3599b2596.html Iowa info...
10
Mar
2022
Connecting to Build Women in Construction Event events
Connecting to Build Women in Construction Event IUPAT DC7 Big Bend March 10 th 3pm-5pm All Current Tradeswomen are encouraged to attend Creating Connections to build resources, mentorship, and retention of women in construction Panel Discussion and guest speaker
05
Mar
2022
Tradeswomen Build Nations conference (TWBN) meetings
For over a decade, NABTU has hosted the annual Tradeswomen Build Nations conference (TWBN), which has since become the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world. On Saturday, March 5 at 10am CST, NABTU is hosting the first of two webinars in lieu of the canceled TWBN last fall. This...
05
Mar
2022
Women in Construction Career Fair events
Women in Construction Career Fair WRTP/Big Step Milwaukee March 5 th 7:30am-Noon
22
Feb
2022
Latinx Construction Career Fair events
Latinx Construction Career Fair Madison Labor Temple February 22 nd 3pm-7pm
10
Feb
2022
2022 South Central Federation of Labor Scholarship news
Members and children of members who belong to any of our affiliated unions, live or work in one of our eleven counties, have not yet received a post-secondary degree, and have not previously been awarded a SCFL scholarship are eligible to apply. We award four $1000 scholarships, by lottery...
26
Jan
2022
DC7 Newsletter - January 2022 news
Update from Andy Buck The Governmental Affairs Department will be focused on continued member engagement, voter registration, candidate recruitment, candidate education, lobbying activities, door-to-door voter contact, phone banking, building and maintaining relationships with current and...
22
Dec
2021
DC7 Newsletter - December 2021 news
Update from Jeff Mehrhoff The DC7 financial report shows that we are stable financially even though hours have been up and down the last couple of months. We are improving our reserve level and it should be close to the 12-month goal sometime next year. As I mentioned last month, there...
11
Dec
2021
Breakfast with Santa (Fitchburg) events
District Council 7's 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. District Council 7 5375 King James Way Fitchburg, WI 53719 Download RSVP Form Please RSVP by Monday November 29, 2021...
08
Dec
2021
Women's Committee news
Did you know? The IUPAT DC7 Women's Committee meets on the third Tuesday of every month! We volunteer, recruit and educate women in our community. We hope you'll join us in making a difference for our future female union members!
04
Dec
2021
Breakfast with Santa (Big Bend) events
District Council 7's 6th Annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. District Council 7 S68W22664 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103 Download RSVP Form Please RSVP by Monday November 22, 2021...
23
Nov
2021
DC7 Newsletter - November 2021 news
Update from Jeff Mehrhoff I will start out by reporting on the recent General President's Advisory Committee meetings that I attended. The meetings were held over three days, and they laid out the agenda and direction of the new General Executive Board of the IUPAT. We received reports...
18
Nov
2021
National Apprenticeship Week - Training Centers at DC37 and DC7 news
We're wrapping up National Apprenticeship Week with a closer look at the training centers for DC37 and DC7!
17
Nov
2021
National Apprenticeship Week - Union Apprenticeships in the Building Trades news
National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Jacob Faircloth on Twitter and Facebook Daraelle Banks on Twitter and Facebook
16
Nov
2021
DC7 Retiree Club - Happy Thanksgiving events
Join us for a Happy Thanksgiving (Roast Turkey Dinner) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
16
Nov
2021
National Apprenticeship Week - Union Difference in Construction news
National Apprenticeship Week continues with more stories of our apprentices! Gabriel Comacho on Twitter and Facebook Johntia Young on Twitter and Facebook
15
Nov
2021
National Apprenticeship Week - Did you know? news
We're kicking off National Apprenticeship Week with a few stories of our apprentices! Jason Karr on Twitter and Facebook Andrea Santos on Twitter and Facebook
06
Nov
2021
Menomonee Park Clean Up volunteer
Calling all Union Sisters, Nov 6th, 9am-11:30am there will be a family friendly TEAM BUILDING opportunity with IUPAT Women's Group at Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls. Exact location, Camp POW WOW. If you are interested in building relationships while making a difference in the...
19
Oct
2021
DC7 Retiree Club - Halloween Fright events
Join us for our Halloween Fright! All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
23
Sep
2021
DC7 Newsletter - September 2021 news
Update from Andy Buck and Government Affairs Using the Labor Day holiday as a starting point, you will see some GOP candidates lining up to challenge Governor Evers in 2022. I find it quite ironic that anti-union politicians like Rebecca Kleefisch, who is now a talking head for the...
21
Sep
2021
DC7 Retiree Club - Labor Day Celebration events
Join us for a Labor Day Celebration (Build your own Sub Sandwich) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
30
Aug
2021
DC7 Newsletter - August 2021 news
Update from Brian Baumgartner Painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers around the State of Wisconsin continue to stay busy. Construction is going strong, and the future is looking good as well. I wish it were the same for our brothers and sisters of Local 770. Covid-19 has decimated the...
28
Aug
2021
2021 DC7 STAR Event & Family Picnic events
10:30am - event starts 2:00pm - drawing 3:30pm - event ends IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
19
Aug
2021
Can an Employer Really Mandate the Vaccine and Masks? news
By: The Previant Law Firm Labor Practice Group Employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace for their employees. As a result, many employers are implementing mandatory covid vaccination policies and continue to require face masks. Below we provide answers based on the best...
18
Aug
2021
2021 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news
The 14th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the President of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, Pam Fendt. Many thanks go out to Pam Fendt for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at...
17
Aug
2021
DC7 Retiree Club - State Fair Day events
Join us for our State Fair Day (Corn on the Cob and Hamburgers). All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
07
Aug
2021
2021 IUPAT Golf Outing events
Door Creek Golf Course 4321 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
20
Jul
2021
DC7 Retiree Club - 4th of July Picnic events
Join us for a 4th of July Picnic (Sausage Sizzle and Ice Cream Social) All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. Desserts are always welcome!
28
Jun
2021
DC7 Newsletter - June 2021 news
Update from Dan Martin on Organizing The months of May and June are transition months for District Council 7 organizing. We are in the process of developing a well-rounded and structured strategy going forward. With the loss of Steve Schreiner as the Director of Organizing, we...
23
Jun
2021
DC7 Retiree Club news
All Meetings Begin at 11:30am 3 rd Tuesday of the month. Lunch is served at Noon. July 20, 2021 4 th of July Picnic (Sausage Sizzle and Ice Cream Social) August 17, 2021 State Fair Day (Corn on the Cob and Hamburgers) September 21, 2021 Labor Day Celebration (Build your own Sub Sandwich)...
21
Jun
2021
802 Pro Act Resolution news
Painters and Drywall Finishers of Local Union 802 Resolution to support comprehensive labor law reforms that empower and protect working people by allowing us the freedom to join together at work, negotiate a fair return on our work and hold our employers accountable. WHEREAS, the wage and...
26
May
2021
DC7 Newsletter - May 2021 news
Update from Andy Buck and Government Affairs I hope everyone is having a good spring, and the fishermen and turkey hunters have been successful! It is truly an honor to represent folks with the best work ethic in the country. Thank you for being the best at your craft each day....
05
May
2021
DC7 Bylaws Voting Information news
The bylaws vote will be conducted at the locations listed below on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 7:00am - Noon (all times are local).
30
Apr
2021
Organizing Newsletter news
DC7 members, I want to take a moment to discuss organizing and how important it is to the survival of our union. Let me start by saying that while organizing is critical to our survival, it's also the hardest job we have. It's also our number one priority in DC7. The word organizing can mean a...
23
Apr
2021
Save the Date! news
Mark the following on your calendars! August 7th 2021 IUPAT Golf Outing Door Creek Golf Course 4321 Vilas Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 August 28th 2021 DC7 STAR Event/Family Picnic IUPAT DC7 Headquarters S68 W22665 National Avenue Big Bend, WI 53103
20
Apr
2021
DC7 Newsletter - April 2021 news
Covid has changed schooling across our council drastically over the course of the last year. In March of 2020 we shut down classes just like everyone else. In order to restart classes, we wrote a Covid plan that had to be approved by Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) here in Milwaukee....
13
Apr
2021
2021 14th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all sons...
09
Apr
2021
Union rep urges state Legislature to tackle payroll fraud news
Labor representative Andy Buck is urging the Legislature to take up measures to tackle worker misclassification and payroll fraud. Buck, the director of government affairs at Painters and Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, serves on the task force as the workers representative. The...
02
Apr
2021
Open Meeting Notice news
Open Meeting Notice Madison Area Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Friday, April 9, 2021 8:30AM Meeting being held virtually via Zoom Meeting Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84775354168?pwd=N3hOVjA2... Meeting ID: 847 7535 4168 Passcode:...
26
Mar
2021
DC7 Newsletter - March 2021 news
Letter from Jeff Mehrhoff: DC7 members, It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our state and created chaos in our personal and work lives. For many, it destroyed their livelihoods and ability to provide for their families. You have lived through these hardships...
15
Jan
2021
New Wall Covering Classes Added news
DC7 has added new Vinyl Wall Covering courses to our calendar. Included are a standard 32-hour course (for a total of 7 sessions) and an advanced 20-hour course (4 sessions). These courses will be worth 1.5x the actual hours towards the Star Program. The 32-hour class is meant for members who...
08
Jan
2021
Coronavirus & Employee Benefits: January 2021 Update news
Sara J. Geenen & James D. Lewis, The Previant Law Firm, s.c. The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact workers and workplaces in the new year. As 2021 begins, workers will continue to navigate possible personal or familial illness, school and childcare closures and employment...
21
Dec
2020
Wanted: Part-Time Instructor news
IUPAT DC 7 is looking for a new Painting Apprenticeship Instructor in the Milwaukee Area and more potential safety instructors across the state. If you or someone you are working with are interested, see the info below and apply. Painter Instructor Qualifications Must be a...
07
Dec
2020
Congratulations to Jaclyn Weitzel news
Congratulations to Jaclyn Weitzel on being named Executive Director of the Building Trades Council of South-Central Wisconsin! Jaclyn has a degree in graphic design, is a certified EMT and (volunteer) firefighter and worked as a union painter. Jaclyn's professional journey has been extremely...
01
Dec
2020
IUPAT Helping Hand Champions news
This is a stressful time of year for many in our industry. That's why we're offering a helping hand. We want our members to have the help they need and deserve. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. IUPAT Helping Hand
20
Nov
2020
UIA Update for Michigan workers returning to unemployment news
UIA Update: Workers returning to unemployment should reopen their previous claim Contact: Lynda Robinson , 313-348-8220 The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today provided guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19. Reopening...
10
Nov
2020
2021 S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Program news
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
10
Nov
2020
2021 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
18
Aug
2020
Talking Points on U.S. Unemployment Insurance news
BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE In March, Congress passed the CARES Act, which gave individuals an additional $600 per week on top of what they would receive from state unemployment insurance. This federally funded weekly “plus up" expired on July 31. The House Democrats passed a fifth...
17
Apr
2020
2020 13th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. Details are listed below: This scholarship contest is open to all...
19
Mar
2020
Coronavirus Update & COVID-19 FAQs news
We have received many questions over the last week about the coronavirus (or COVID-19) and its impact on jobsites, work, and employees' health and safety. In an effort to convey as much information as possible to our clients, we've developed this sheet of answers to frequently asked...
16
Mar
2020
COVID-19 Response news
The Painters & Allied Trades District Council 7 has been closely monitoring the news and implications of the continuing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As you may have learned, COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that spreads from person to person. The District Council understands that...
17
Jan
2020
2020 S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Program news
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
17
Jan
2020
2020 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
20
Nov
2019
2020 S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship Program news
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, DC, in August 1984, to honor his service to the International Union all his adult life, and his accomplishments and progressive thinking, a resolution was passed creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund. At the 27th General...
20
Nov
2019
2020 A. L. "Mike" Monroe / Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship Program news
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
13
Nov
2019
Aurora EAP - Stress-Free Debt Elimination news
Mortgages, student loans, car payments, credit card debt. Americans owe $13 trillion, and those aged 35-54 owe at least $133,000 in total household debt. While there is good reason to avoid unnecessary accumulation of debt, borrowing money remains easy to do. Preventing accumulation and...
15
Oct
2019
Job Opening: Floor Specialist - Epoxy news
Job Description: Industrial Floor specialists will work with fluid applied material (epoxy) to create seamless floor surfaces. This job will require frequent in state travel with infrequent out of state work. This is an hourly paid position which offers health insurance and retirement...
01
Oct
2019
From the Front Lines: The IUPAT Fights for All Working People news
Episode 7. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
30
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: Raising the Bar news
Episode 6. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
27
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: Opportunity for All news
Episode 5. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
23
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: Inclusion through Community Partnership news
Episode 4. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
19
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: Mobilizing & Local Politics news
Episode 3. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and...
17
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: Built to Last news
Episode 2. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and organizers...
11
Sep
2019
From the Front Lines: What it Takes to Organize news
Episode 1. “We Are Union: From the Front Lines" is an IUPAT-original documentary series on Labor's fight to protect workers from diverse backgrounds, organize politically and repair America's crumbling infrastructure. Weaving stories of rank-and-file members, union apprentices and organizers on...
12
Aug
2019
2019 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news
The 12 th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the President of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, Stephanie Bloomingdale. Many thanks go out to Stephanie Bloomingdale for volunteering her time and efforts....
06
Jun
2019
13th Annual DC7 Golf Outing Registration news
DON'T WAIT, register early! This event is not just for DC7 members, invite family and friends to join in on the fun! Entry fee and registration form are due by July 20th! Download Registration Form
10
May
2019
2019 12th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2019 through July 8, 2019. Please see the attached document for more information.
24
Apr
2019
IUPAT DC7 Supports Governor Evers' Budget news
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (April 24, 2019) – Appearing at today's Joint Committee on Finance hearing in Green Bay, members from the Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 expressed their support for Governor Evers' Budget. "We applaud Governor Evers' peoples' budget, after 8...
15
Apr
2019
IUPAT DC7 Supports Evers’ Executive Order on Payroll Fraud & Worker Misclassification news
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (April 15, 2019) – Monday, April 15, 2019, in Madison, Governor Evers signed an executive order taking action against employers who fraudulently misclassify their workers. “The actions taken by Governor Evers are in sharp contrast to the last eight years of inaction...
11
Mar
2019
IUPAT DC7 & WISCAP Partner to Fight Poverty news
Big Bend, Wisconsin – (March 7, 2019) –The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 (IUPAT DC7) has just joined in an exciting partnership with Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP). This partnership will bring together the largest...
14
Sep
2018
2019 Sports Scholarship Awards Program news
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999, the A. L. “Mike" Monroe and Ralph D. Williams, III, Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the Union's Constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to...
14
Sep
2018
2019 S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Program news
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C. in August 1984 a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud" Raftery Scholarship Fund, to honor his service to the International Union all of his adult life, his accomplishments, and his progressive thinking. At the 27th...
03
Sep
2018
Laborfest '18 events
The South Central Federation of Lab or presents: Laborfest '18 September 3rd, 2018 Noon to 5:30pm Madison Labor Temple Grounds 1602 South Park Street Madison, WI 53713 Events: Red Hot Horn Dawgs - 12pm Solidarity Roll Call - 2pm The Jimmys - 3pm Magic Show - 1pm & 3pm Silent...
07
Aug
2018
2018 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news
The 11th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by Attorney Nathan D. Eisenberg. Many thanks go out to Attorney Eisenberg for volunteering his time and efforts. The awards were presented at the Wednesday, August 1,...
04
Aug
2018
2018 12th Annual DC7 Golf Outing events
Join our golf outing, Saturday August 4th, 2018 at the Door Creek Golf Course. This event is not just for DC7 members, invite your family and friends to join in on the fun! Your participation helps us raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Don't wait... register early! The entry fee and...
09
Jul
2018
2018 12th Annual DC7 Golf Outing news
Join our golf outing, Saturday August 4th, 2018 at the Door Creek Golf Course. This event is not just for DC7 members, invite your family and friends to join in on the fun! Your participation helps us raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Don't wait... register early! The entry fee and...
21
Jun
2018
LU 802 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
20
Jun
2018
LU 941 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
18
Jun
2018
LU 781 Milwaukee meetings
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
14
Jun
2018
LU 108 Racine Meeting meetings
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
13
Jun
2018
LU 770 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
12
Jun
2018
LU 934 Kenosha Meeting meetings
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
11
Jun
2018
LU 1011 Upper Peninsula Meeting meetings
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
07
Jun
2018
LU 1204 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
03
Jun
2018
LU 579 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
24
May
2018
LU 1204 Milwaukee meetings
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. This meeting will be held at: Sidelines W6278 Greenville, WI
21
May
2018
LU 781 Milwaukee meetings
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
17
May
2018
LU 802 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
16
May
2018
LU 941 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
14
May
2018
LU 1011 Upper Peninsula Meeting meetings
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
11
May
2018
2018 11th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Please see the attached document for more information.
10
May
2018
LU 108 Racine Meeting meetings
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
09
May
2018
LU 770 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
08
May
2018
LU 934 Kenosha Meeting meetings
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
06
May
2018
LU 579 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
03
May
2018
LU 1204 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
19
Apr
2018
LU 802 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
19
Apr
2018
DC7 members donate time and materials to help local non-profit news
After Custom Canines Service Dog Academy, a training center for service dogs, was vandalized by BB gun bullets last month, two local groups stepped up to help them repair the damage. "We arrived here at the facility to find that our front window had been shattered by bb guns and it was very...
18
Apr
2018
LU 941 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
16
Apr
2018
LU 781 Milwaukee meetings
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
12
Apr
2018
LU 108 Racine Meeting meetings
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
11
Apr
2018
LU 770 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
10
Apr
2018
LU 934 Kenosha Meeting meetings
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha , WI...
09
Apr
2018
LU 1011 Upper Peninsula Meeting meetings
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
05
Apr
2018
LU 1204 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
01
Apr
2018
LU 579 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 579 is our paint makers union and it covers the PPG paint manufacturing facility in Oak Creek, WI. Local 579 was chartered on January 28th, 1935. Local 579 holds its monthly meetings the first Sunday of the month at 10:00am at the District Council 7 headquarters in Big Bend.
21
Mar
2018
LU 941 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 941 is our glazing local centered in Madison, WI. Local 941 covers 9 counties in central and western WI. Local 941 was chartered March 24th, 1938. Local 941 holds its monthly meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Madison, WI at...
19
Mar
2018
LU 781 Milwaukee meetings
Local 781 is our largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by membership centered in the Milwaukee area and it covers five counties; Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Local 781 was chartered on April 1st, 1912. 781 holds its monthly meetings the third Monday of each...
15
Mar
2018
LU 802 Madison Meeting meetings
Local 802 is the largest mixed paint/drywall finishing local by geographical area in the state of WI covering 39 counties. It is centered in Madison WI but covers most of the large urban areas of the state excluding Milwaukee. Local 802 was chartered on November 1st, 1902. Local 802 holds its...
14
Mar
2018
LU 770 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 770 is our sign/display and show floor local covering the entire state of WI and a location in Northern Illinois. . Local 770 was chartered on December 29th, 1921. Local 770 holds its monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 3400 w. loomis Road, Greenfield, WI at 5:30...
13
Mar
2018
LU 934 Kenosha Meeting meetings
Local 934 our mixed drywall and Paint local is centered in Kenosha, WI. Local 934 covers Kenosha and Walworth counties. Local 934 was chartered on March 30th, 1903. Local 934 holds its monthly meetings the second Tuesday of the month at the Kenosha Labor Temple, 3030 39 th Ave, Kenosha ,...
12
Mar
2018
LU 1011 Upper Peninsula Meeting meetings
Local 1011 is out paint local in the UP of Michigan. Centered around the Escananba MI area, Local 1011 covers 15 counties. Local 1011 was chartered on May 30th, 1996. Local 1011 holds its monthly meeting the second Monday of each month at the Gladstone, Michigan, Painters Training Center,...
08
Mar
2018
LU 108 Racine Meeting meetings
Local 108 is our smallest paint local by size and it covers Racine county. Local was chartered on September 16th, 1895. Local 108 holds its monthly meetings the second Thursday of the month at the Racine Labor Temple 1840 Sycamore Ave, Racine, WI at 5:00 pm.
01
Mar
2018
LU 1204 Milwaukee Meeting meetings
Local 1204 is our largest Glazing local by both size and membership. Local 1204 covers 15 counties and is centered in the Milwaukee area. Local 1204 was chartered on May 5th, 1924. Local 1204 holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at friends on Forest Home, 5614 W. Forest...
24
Feb
2018
Working People's Day of Action - Feb 24th events
Around the country, workers are taking a stand against the continued assault on the rights of working people! Saturday February 24th, 2018 State Street & Capital Lawn Madison, Wisconsin AFSCME Wisconsin invites you to stand with us, and our partner...
14
Feb
2018
Wisconsin State Building Trades Convention events
Feb 15th and 16th Madison Concourse hotel
22
Sep
2017
New Apprentices Sworn In events
A big congratulations to the nine new apprentices that were recently sworn in by General President Ken Rigmaiden! Take a look at some of the photos from the event.
12
Sep
2017
IUPAT DC7 Supports Local Charities news
Oak Creek Celebrations Commission gave a very moving presentation at the the District Council 7 Delegate Meeting. They shared how they were helping homeless Oak Creek High School students, providing them with food, backpacks, hygiene items, school supplies and clothing items. IUPAT DC7 presented...
30
Aug
2017
2017 Winners for Scholarship Essay Contest news
The 10th Annual International Union and Painters & Allied Trades District Council No. 7 Scholarship Essay Contest was judged by the Honorable Kristy Yang, Circuit Court Judge, Branch 47. Many thanks go out to Judge Yang for volunteering her time and efforts. The awards were presented at...
30
Aug
2017
Labor Day Events 2017 news
On Labor Day, we recognize and honor the achievements of all of America's working people. As we enjoy the fellowship of our loved ones at a barbecue, fireworks or other community event, it also is important to reflect on the best ways working people can come together to build an economy that...
02
Aug
2017
Madison Area Conservation Dinner news
Join us for the Union Sportsman's Alliance's 5th Annual Madison Area Conservation Dinner, to be held Friday, September 15, 2017. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The Union Sportsman's Alliance is the fastest growing non-profit, conservation organization working to unite union members...
02
Aug
2017
Harley Davidson Raffle - LABORFEST 2017 news
In honor of Elliott Copan, Plumbers 75. Proceeds will benefit: Workers Memorial & Stage St. Jude's Children's Hospital Research for Esophageal Cancer Drawing to take place on Labor Day, September 4 , at 5 pm Madison Labor Temple Grounds 1602 S. Park Street, Madison IN...
01
Aug
2017
Painters needed in Madison area news
IUPAT District council 7 is taking applications for immediate employment in the Madison area for journeyworker painters. Minimum requirements: At least 18 years of age. Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving record. Ability to lift/move 50 lbs. High school diploma/GED or...
28
Jun
2017
11th Annual Golf Outing news
Dear IUPAT DC 7 members - this will be our 11th Annual DC 7 Charities Golf Outing. In addition to providing an opportunity for camaraderie between our membership, contractors, and friends, we have a unique way of raising funds to benefit IUPAT DC 7 Charities which was extablished to...
19
Jun
2017
IUPAT DC 7 remembers Edward Weber Jr. news
IUPAT DC 7 remembers Edward Weber Jr. ("Eddie"), who passed away on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. He was the owner of Weber Painting, which is a family business in Local 781. As we send our condolences to his family and all who knew him, see the attached document from his memorial service, or read...
15
May
2017
2017 10th Annual IUPAT DC7 Scholarship Essay Contest news
DC 7 is proud to announce the availability of six (6) college scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 for dependents of members in good standing. Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Please see the attached document for more information .
27
Apr
2017
A new look for the IUPAT DC7 website! news
It's been roughly 10 years in the making, but District Council No. 7 now has a modern, re-designed website to better server our existing and potential members. This re-design will be completed in multiple phases: Public-facing website - Provides information and resources for prospective...