IUPAT DC53

IUPAT DC53 District Council 53 represents 2,000+ members in the professional construction trades.

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 members Wes Dulaney (LU 91) and apprentice Grant Williams (LU 438) for thei...
09/10/2026

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 members Wes Dulaney (LU 91) and apprentice Grant Williams (LU 438) for their work painting at The Linsly School with Petticord and Sons in Wheeling.

Thank you both for your hard work and dedication on the project.

We appreciate the work you do representing IUPAT DC 53 on the job site.

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 member Seth Rhoades (LU 804) and James Elish, DC 57, for their work on the ...
09/09/2026

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 member Seth Rhoades (LU 804) and James Elish, DC 57, for their work on the Stage One parking garage at the Eye Care Center in Morgantown for Patrinos.

Thank you both for your hard work and dedication on the project. We appreciate the work you do on the job site!

09/09/2026

Hear from Dimitris Brookman, LU 970 Commercial Painter and first-year apprentice!!

Dimitris talks about coming back to the union and how welcoming the training center and the people around him have been.

He also talks about why he enjoys commercial painting, especially seeing an old building go from worn down to looking new again.

For Dimitris, having people on the job who push you, hold you accountable, and help point you in the right direction is a big part of being successful.

That’s what Mentorship Matters is all about.

Happy Labor Day to all the members of IUPAT District Council 53. Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication you br...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to all the members of IUPAT District Council 53.

Today, we recognize the hard work and dedication you bring to our communities. Labor Day is a time to reflect on the important role labor unions and their members play in our society.

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 members Jared Riggs (LU 1144), Bryan DeVaughn (LU 970), Everett DeVaughn (L...
09/04/2026

We’d like to give a shout out to IUPAT DC 53 members Jared Riggs (LU 1144), Bryan DeVaughn (LU 970), Everett DeVaughn (LU 970), Austin Jones (LU 1144), and Jason Dye (LU 1144) for putting the finishing touches on the new pavilion at Parkersburg City Park.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication on this project. We appreciate the work you do while representing IUPAT DC 53 on the job site.

09/02/2026

Hear from Julianna Elswick, LU 970 first-year Drywall Finishing Apprentice.

Juliana talks about how much she enjoys learning the trade and how important it is to have someone willing to take the time to teach you.

She knows firsthand what a difference a good mentor can make. A friend took the time to teach her how to use hand tools and read a tape measure, helping put her on the path she’s on today.

Now, she’s looking forward to getting better at her craft and one day being able to pass those skills on to someone else.

That’s what Mentorship Matters is all about.

Last week, we were glad to have Lt. Dustin Timberman stop by the WJTA Field Verification Training.Through our partnershi...
08/25/2026

Last week, we were glad to have Lt. Dustin Timberman stop by the WJTA Field Verification Training.

Through our partnership with the Washington County Jails and their I.G.N.I.T.E. program, Dustin has worked with DC 53 to help provide hands-on training and opportunities for individuals to build real skills.

It was great to have him visit the training and get some hands-on experience with the equipment himself.

Thanks to Dustin for stopping by and being part of a great week of training!

The WJTA Field Verification Training has officially wrapped up, and what a great week of training it was!Throughout the ...
08/24/2026

The WJTA Field Verification Training has officially wrapped up, and what a great week of training it was!

Throughout the week, participants got hands-on experience with hydro and vac equipment, learned from industry professionals, and had the opportunity to see some of the latest equipment in action.

A huge thank you to WJTA, Jetstream, NLB, Vac Truck Rentals, IVS Hydro, MPW Environmental, Longhorn Construction, and StoneAge. Your support, time, equipment, and knowledge helped make this week possible.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make it a successful week!

08/20/2026

Attention apprentices! Here is the August–December 2026 class schedule for the FTI Training Center in Weston. Make sure you know your class dates and plan accordingly.

August 31 – September 3: 1st Year Class B & New Apprentices

September 14 – 17: 1st Year Class C

September 21 – 24: 3rd Year Class

September 28 – October 1: 2nd Year Class

October 5 – 8: 1st Year Class A

November 2 – 5: 3rd Year Class

November 9 – 12: 1st Year Class B

November 16 – 19: 1st Year Class C

November 30 – December 3: 1st Year Class A

December 7 – 10: 2nd Year Class

If you have any questions, contact your instructor or union representative.

Day 2 of the WJTA Field Verification Training wrapped up yesterday in Parkersburg.The day was more focused on hands-on t...
08/20/2026

Day 2 of the WJTA Field Verification Training wrapped up yesterday in Parkersburg.

The day was more focused on hands-on training, giving participants the chance to work directly with hydro equipment and put their skills to use.

Participants also got a tour and learned how to operate a vac truck. Thanks to Vacuum Truck Rentals for taking the time to provide the training.

We’re proud to be working with WJTA, Jetstream, NLB Corp., StoneAge, and Vacuum Truck Rentals to provide this training and equipment demonstrations throughout the week.

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