We wish all our members, friends, families, and communities a happy, safe, and meaningful Independence Day.
This year marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This anniversary is a powerful reminder of the values our country was built on: freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Those values are maintained through the hard work of people who show up every day, rain or shine, to get the job done. The labor movement is central to that promise. We believe every worker deserves fair wages, safe job sites, good benefits, and a voice on the job. Those aren’t handouts, but the backbone of the American spirit, and DC 82 is proud to fight for them every day.
As you fire up the grill, watch the fireworks, or just kick back with the people who matter most, take a moment to reflect on what we’ve built together. The work you do shapes the communities we call home. That’s real power, but it only grows when we stand in solidarity.
Here’s to 250 years of independence, and to the next 250 built by union hands.
On behalf of all the officers, representatives, and staff at IUPAT District Council 82, thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and your union pride. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
In solidarity,
IUPAT District Council 82