Our Union

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades represents a growing force of men and women in the United States and Canada who work in the Finishing Trades – Industrial & Commercial Painting, Drywall Finishing, Glazing & Glass Work, Sign & Display and Floor Covering Installation, and many more successful careers in the construction industry and public sector.

Founded in 1887, the members of the IUPAT follow the mantra that “Single-handed we can accomplish nothing; but united there is no power of wrong we may not openly defy.”

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All careers in the Finishing Trades start with an apprenticeship.
Sign up today to learn about apprenticeship programs in your area.

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