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.
Apprenticeships
IUPAT, DC 7 offers education and training programs that make our members the most knowledgeable and accomplished craft workers in North America.
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Contractors
Partnering with IUPAT DC7 for painting, drywall finishing, glazing and sign or display work is a win-win. Together, we'll both finish strong.
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Why IUPAT
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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At IUPAT, we will achieve our goals by following the concept of COVERAGE. Our members understand that the ability to provide "coverage" to surfaces provides our income.
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Our Trades
District Council No. 7 serves locals across the State of Wisconsin and in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Latest Update
November 27th - NCL Open Enrollment Period Extended to January 31!
National
Coalition of Labor is a Members Only benefit that the IUPAT provides
free of charge. All members have an automatic $10,000 life insurance
policy, free roadside assistance,
free legal services, and discounts on college, and much more! NCL
offers more insurance options and enrollment is now open through January
31, 2025.
Supplemental Life/AD&D Coverage through VOYA
For supplemental life and AD&D insurance through VOYA, active members can elect to purchase up to $350,000 in additional coverage (on top of what the union already provides) at low cost, and with no medical exams or questions. This has truly been a game changer for thousands of members and their families, as many of our members struggle to purchase affordable coverage, or any coverage at all....
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