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 The
Painters and Allied Trade Union of Philadelphia consolidated in 1998 from
the Drywall Finishers Local 1955, Glaziers Local 252 and the Wallcoverers
Unions. Our merger has allowed us to provide a stronger more effective
team and to work collectively to benefit our members. The Apprenticeship
program we offer is recognized by the International Union of Painters and
Allied Trades. Journeyperson graduates from the apprentice program have
helped build and revitalize center city from projects like the convention
center to the Kimmmel center to Large industrial sites like maintenance
and painting of area bridges. Our future here at the Memorial Training
Center is full of promise. With education and labor the of the Paint and
Allied Trades worker in Philadelphia will be strong for years to come.
 
Our
union, like many modern labor unions, was founded in the 19th century.
It was born out of a desire to set standards for uniform compensation in
the trades, as well as to provide a community for workers to share ideas
and solve problems.
The
precursor to our union, the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America,
was organized formally in 1887. Within a year, the union boasted a membership
of over 7,000 tradesmen and more than 100 local unions.
These
trade unionists soon realized the power that they had together, rather
than staying separate and facing their problems alone. Dedicated organizers,
backed by a growing centralized union, won victories over oppressive working
conditions that were once thought unchangeable. Attempting to whittle down
the long hours and daily grind, the union won a half-holiday on Saturday
for most of its members.
By
the end of World War I, the Painters' union successfully established the
eight-hour day and a five-day work week. That was 1918.
Our union's history was provided by the IUPAT. For more information, or to participate in the History project please click here.
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