Western Great Lakes Finishing Trades Institute is applying to become a candidate for accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit comments on the Council's website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.
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Our Association supports the concept that workers need to be professionally trained, qualified and safe. Therefore, they should be treated fairly and be provided with a living wage.
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District Council No. 7 serves locals across the State of Wisconsin and in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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April 14th - 2025 Bylaws Changes
2025 Bylaws Changes
Review the changes made to the bylaws below.
Bylaws Changes
Bylaws Changes Cover Letter
IUPAT DC7 Members,
This
letter outlines proposed changes to the DC7 Bylaws and details the
upcoming vote, held every five years following the IUPAT General
Convention (last held August 2024). Since then, the DC7 Bylaws
Committee—which consists of members from each affiliated local, has met
monthly to discuss the changes that need to be made. The Committee
considered DC7’s finances, staff wages and benefits, building
maintenance needs, and potential upgrades to our facilities.
The
following changes aim to strengthen DC7’s finances, prepare for future
costs, and align policies with our values. Key updates include changes
to STAR...
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