One Union. One Family. One Fight.
Painters, glaziers, and drywall finishers building legacies across New England.
District Council 11 is the finishing trades union for CT, RI, and Western MA, built by generations of workers who fought for what every tradesperson deserves: good pay, safety, & respect.
Why Union?
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Our members earn more — with set wage standards, guaranteed raises, and protections against being taken advantage of by employers.
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Our training is the best in the region — with expert instructors, cutting-edge facilities, and real opportunities to join our apprenticeship and earn while you learn or grow your skills as a journey-level pro.
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Health benefits, a pension and an annuity, so you can take care of your family now and retire with security. Members also get free, confidential counseling for themselves and their families, free financial education, and no-cost exercise therapy for aches and pains.
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We take safety seriously — because every member is family. Our jobsites follow the highest safety standards to make sure every worker gets home safe, every single day.
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When you’re union, you’re never on your own. From jobsite protections to contract negotiations, we’ve got your back — every step of the way.
"When I first joined I was back home living in my mother's basement at 29 and practically starting over. I'm 34 now, make more money than I ever have in my life, starting to buy a house and can comfortably live on my own, even with the raising prices of everything!"
- former apprentice, current DC 11 journeyperson
Our Trades
Commercial Painting
Drywall Finishing
Glazing
Industrial Painting
CORE Committees:
Stronger When Every Member Has a Voice.
DC 11 is made up of many stories: different backgrounds, different experiences, different paths into the trades. Our CORE Committees are member-led groups designed to strengthen connection, mentorship, and belonging across our union.
These committees create space for members to support one another, grow as leaders, and help shape the culture and future of our Council.
Our CORE Committees:
Women’s CORE
Latino CORE
Black CORE
LGBTQ2+ CORE
Retiree CORE
Members: Join our VOC Volunteer Organizing Committee Meetings
From securing better wages to ensuring safer work environments, your voice is our most powerful tool. Let’s unite and transform our future together!
CT VOC Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month
RI VOC Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month.
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Build the Future With Us.
Empower your career: top training, safety, solidarity
District Council 11 (IUPAT DC 11) is a union of painters, decorators, drywall finishers, and glaziers in CT, RI & 8 counties in MA dedicated to community uplift through skilled craftsmanship, fair wage practices, and a strong commitment to safety training
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We envision a future where every worker in the finishing trades has the opportunity to develop their skills, work in safe environments, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Our goal is to be a leading force in shaping an industry that values the dignity of labor, promotes fair practices, and creates sustainable progress for all
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IUPAT DC 11 serves a diverse and vibrant community of over 1,300 families across Southern New England. Our members include skilled painters, decorators, drywall finishers, glaziers, and a variety of other trades professionals. We cater not only to our members but also to the broader community by ensuring that the projects we undertake enhance the local infrastructure, beautify public spaces, and adhere to the highest standards of quality and safety
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The IUPAT is a growing force of over 160,000 active and retired men and women in the United States and Canada. Our members work in the Finishing Trades as industrial and commercial painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers. IUPAT members’ skills are in high demand at every construction project in North America.
The IUPAT membership extends far beyond the workplace, however. Recognized as one of the most active unions in the labor movement, IUPAT members help shape their communities in many ways: through an abiding commitment to service, by fighting passionately for workers’ rights that benefit all working families, and through effective and aggressive political mobilization.
To learn more visit: https://www.iupat.org/