By Gloria Pazmino POLITICO New York 10/25/2016 01:30 PM EDT City Councilman Ritchie Torres and leaders from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (DC9) announced Tuesday the New York City Housing Authority is launching its first civil service apprenticeship program, designed to help NYCHA residents learn building trades skills and secure union jobs…. READ MORE
The 2016 Presidential election is critical to the future of DC 9 and IUPAT. Now, more than ever, it is important for our members to work together and elect the candidate who will fight for those striving for the middle class. Below, please find a series of videos, clips and leaflets from the Union… READ MORE
On September 30, 2016, upon expiration of the current agreement, the members of DC 9 Structural Steel and Bridge Painters Local Union 806 voted to ratify a new 3-year agreement.
August means back-to-school – and it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarship applications! The applications have officially been mailed. If an applicant hasn’t received one, he or she can call (212) 255-2950 to have one emailed, download the PDF, or stop by our office at 45 West 14th street to pick one up. Glaziers… READ MORE
Originally published at DNA Info LOWER EAST SIDE — Community members, legislators and trade union representatives gathered beneath the FDR Drive on Thursday to demand officials take action to remove chipping lead paint they say threatens health and safety on the East River waterfront. A local branch of the Union of Painters and Allied Trades rallied on… READ MORE
Tourette Association of America’s Bayside Headquarters Undergoes a Revamp Thanks to Painters Union Volunteers Bayside, New York – June 7, 2016 – On Saturday, June 4, nine members of District Council 9 (DC 9), Local 1486 volunteered their time to paint the Tourette Association of America’s national headquarters in Bayside. DC 9 Business Agent John… READ MORE
Originally published on dnainfo RANDALL’S ISLAND — A union held the second day of protests against a posh arts show on Randall’s Island Thursday. Dozens of members of District Council 9 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades stood across from the Frieze Art Show, a four-day event held at Randall’s Island Park, to protest what… READ MORE
Originally published on News 12 Long Island SELDEN – Members of a painters’ union spent their Saturday helping a veteran in need. District Council 9 Union members helped put the finishing touches on Billy Ventura’s Selden home. Ventura served in the Marines and is paralyzed from the waist down. A hit-and-run driver struck his motorcycle three… READ MORE
Originally published at el Especial Un grupo de 40 pintores pertenecientes al grupo DC9 (District Council 9 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) participaron en la renovación integral del primer piso del Museo de las Artes de El Bronx (Bronx Museum of the Arts). Durante 5 días, comprendidos entre el 21 y el 25… READ MORE
Originally published on News 12