International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

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 tradesman and more than 100 local unions.

Over the course of our history there have been several changes to our name and structure. Now officially known as the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

Meeting of Painters Union, 1899

December 1899: 7th Biennial Convention of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America.

IUPAT District Council 17

The International Union of Allied Trades has represented painter and allied trades in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta for more than 100 years.

Local 177

IUPAT Local 177 has represented painters and allied trades in the province of Alberta for more than 100 years. Our founding Locals were:

  • Local 583 Calgary Painters (Chartered 1906)
  • Local 1016 Edmonton Painters and Glaziers (Chartered 1904)
  • Local 1725 Calgary Glaziers (Chartered 1950).

These Locals were combined in 1993 when Local 177 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades was formed to better serve the interests of our membership.

IUPAT Local 177 logo

Local 583, Calgary Painters Union, Labour Day, 1912

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Local 739

Union Local 739 in Winnipeg was formed in 1902 and has served continuously in Manitoba since that time. In 1996, Local 1996 (SK) merged into Local 739 (MB), while Local 1960 (Vehicle Workers at Maxim Truck in Regina) maintained its own local governance. Local 739 represents painters, glaziers, glassworkers, floor coverers, hazardous workers, sign workers, and allied trades.

Local 1960

Local 1960 represents Vehicle workers at Maxim Truck & Trailer 475 Henderson Dr, Regina, SK S4N 5W8.

IUPAT Local 739

Journeymen Painters Union, Winnipeg, Labour Day Weekend, ca. 1908

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Charters

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