Happy Holidays from DC 82
Brothers and sisters, First, I would like to wish you a joyous Christmas and holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and love spent with family and friends, and that the new year is a prosperous and happy one. As we near the end of 2024, it is an opportune time to reflect on the past […]
DC 82 Summer Digital Newsletter
Jeff Stark Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer, IUPAT District Council 82 There is no place you can go, or conversation you can have, that the political division in this country is not intrusively present. Retail stores, restaurants, workplaces and at home. Families, co-workers, friends and perfect strangers find themselves arguing about politics on a level not […]
Access Your Union Benefits
DC 82 Members: You can access your worker wellness program, health insurance and retirement information, and a complete list of all your union benefits at dc82benefits.org Don’t remember your password? Click “Forgot password” to gain access again. Never logged in? Click “New User Registration.”
On April 20, dozens of DC 82 members came together to help improve and beautify their communities.
At the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, members participated in the 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup in honor of Earth Day! They picked up litter and cleaned up snowmelt in our green spaces and neighborhoods and had a great time to boot. The Citywide Spring Cleanup is hosted by Saint Paul Parks & Recreation, Saint Paul […]
IUPAT DC 82 Annual Picnic
District Council 82 will hold our Annual Membership Picnic for all our members and their families. This year, our picnic will be held at:Minnesota State Fair Grounds – International Bazaar1265 Snelling Ave N.Falcon Heights, MN 55108(On the corner of Underwood St. and Judson Ave.) Sunday, June 30, 202411 AM – 2 PM Prizes and activities […]
MinnPost: You should know the risks of using solvent-based paint
Minnesota has failed to keep workers and consumers safe from deadly substances that require stronger regulation. The Legislature should act. by Zach Thoemke Originally published April 17, 2024 in MinnPost I’m a professional commercial painter. I deal with toxic chemicals daily. In one of my first painting jobs, I worked 10-hour shifts overnight in a […]
Join DC 82’s CORE Committees
DC 82’s CORE Committees are multifaceted member ally groups that serve our communities and members in a variety of ways: Camaraderie and friendship Fostering skill and career development Intersectional activism Community volunteering Amplifying member voices Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Leadership training, and much more Director of CORE Committees: Art Hill, AHill@IUPAT82.org Sign up to become […]
Sign up now! Day of Action: April 20, 2024
Brothers and Sisters, We have two new opportunities to get out and serve your community on Saturday, April 20 for our Day of Action! This is the perfect time to dedicate a couple of hours of your time to use your skills to help make our community a better place to live. Sign up now! […]
Scholarship Opportunities from the MN AFL-CIO
From the Minnesota AFL-CIO: The Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to have scholarships available for union members and their dependents. The scholarship application deadline is May 1, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship programs offered by the Minnesota AFL-CIO, visit the MN AFL-CIO website or contact Jessica Martin at 612-666-7106 or email her […]
Invitation to Benefits Day 2024
Members of Locals 61, 386, 681, 880 & 1324 Saturday, May 4, 20249:00 AM – 3:30 PM3205 Country Drive, Little Canada, MNRSVP to Brittany Hanson at bhanson@iupat82.org(651) 379-9667 For the Metro Benefits Day, you will be assigned a time slot to attend when you call or email to RSVP. All members must RSVP by April […]