DC 82 Gives Back: True Friends
Thanks to our members and contributing partners, District Council 82 was able to donate $100,000 through PATCH to True Friends, a local nonprofit that works with children and adults with disabilities. PATCH, or Painters and Allied Trades for Children’s Hope, is a foundation started by the International in 2001 to support organizations that help young […]
We’ve got your back: mental health support this September
National Suicide Prevention Month: a time to raise awareness, support each other, and break the silence around mental health. The statistics on suicide rates are staggering: every 11 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. In construction, the risk is even greater, with a suicide rate 2.4 times higher than the national average. That’s […]
The Care Team Offers Patient Advocacy Services!
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The FTIUM Care Team is here to help every step of the way. Many of you know the FTIUM Care Team for their support around mental health and substance use. But they offer much more, including expert help navigating the […]
DC 82 Spring Digital Newsletter
Jeff Stark Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, IUPAT District Council 82 My Union Story In 1996, I walked into the union hall and signed up as a member. The cost at the time was $500. That was a lot of money back then, as it still is today. Looking back, it is the best money I have ever […]
CALL TO ACTION: Attend the Building Trades Rally for Jobs!
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Sign up for the 2025 Day of Action on Saturday, April 26
Brothers and Sisters, Our annual DC 82 Day of Action is a chance to show up for our community, lend a helping hand, and have fun at the same time. This year, we’ll be collaborating with the City of St. Paul on a cleanup by the bank of the Mississippi River. We hope you can […]
Invitation to Benefits Day 2025
MEMBERS OF: LOCAL 681, 880, & 1324Monday, May 12, 20253:30 PM – 7:00 PM3205 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN MEMBERS OF: LOCAL 61 and 386Tuesday, May 13, 20253:30 PM – 7:00 PM3205 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN RSVP to Brittany Hanson by email at bhanson@iupat82.orgor by phone (651) 379-9667 Please RSVP by April 25 so […]
Honoring Black History Month: Champions of Equality and Justice
Black labor leaders have played a critical role in shaping the fight for workers’ rights, racial equality, and economic justice throughout American history. These activists and organizers not only fought for better wages and working conditions but also challenged deeply entrenched systems of discrimination and exclusion. Their legacy continues to inspire movements for justice today. […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Christy Nadeau and the DC 82 Christmas Fund
This holiday season was a time for giving, and for Christy Nadeau, it was also an opportunity to make a lasting impact on her DC 82 community. Alongside volunteers including her sister, Local 880 Business Representative, Teresa Ellis, Christy participated in the gift-wrapping event that ensured Christmas was a magical time for families of DC […]
Know your Worker Wellness benefits!
What is a “Worker Wellness Plan?” A Worker Wellness Program (“WWP”) provides eligible employees with a wage replacement payment when they take a day off from work for a Qualifying Leave. This benefit is only available to employees performing work under a collective bargaining agreement requiring contributions to the Plan for the WWP Benefit. Consult […]