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Mission Statement

The fight for fair and equal representation in the workplace is the core of the labor movement. As a leading political organization, The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ensures that local, state, and federal decision makers in the United States and Canada understand and undertake our cause.

In 2001, the AFL-CIO named the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades the most effective political organization in the labor movement. IUPAT members quickly became known as the 'Army of Black and Gold' as we attended political events throughout North America in our signature black and gold t-shirts. IUPAT members proved themselves a force to be reckoned in the field of grassroots organizing and voter mobilization. Members went door to door with campaign literature and worked the phones for pro-worker candidates. In many places, members ran for, and won, elected offices.

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades will continue to champion the candidates in North America who will fight for working people and their families.

Use this page as a resource for the latest news on not only the candidates we support in elections across the Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and Maryland, but also for information on legislation that will make a difference in your life. Stay informed and join the Army of Black and Gold in making a difference in our government!

Contact Us: info@paintersuniondistrict53.org

CONTACT CONGRESS

We encourage our members to be active participants regarding issues of import to our union. We are providing links here that will take you to the official web sites for the Senate and Congress of the United States, as well as for your State representatives. They will open in a new window. When you are finished, simply close that window and you will be returned to our site.

West Virginia House Senate	Ohio House Senate
Kentucky House Senate	Maryland House Senate
Virginia House Senate

Federal

• House
• Senate

If you choose the Senate link, you will need to do the following:

• choose your state
• choose your representative
• fill out biographical information and submit