Painters District Council No. 30

What Painters District Council No. 30 does

Painters District Council No. 30 (PDC 30) is a private, nonprofit labor union organization established in 1926 that represents painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers across 29 counties in North-Central Illinois and 3 counties in southern Wisconsin. It is one of 34 District Councils constituting the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), a North American union network. PDC 30 operates through nine chartered Local Unions, each covering defined geographic and trade jurisdictions, and is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois with additional offices in Elgin, Morton, Rockford, Utica, and Bradley. Member services include collectively bargained wages, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), pension and 401(k) retirement benefits, the Member Assistance Program (MAP) for counseling, the Benefits Protection Claim service, and an Out-of-Work List job placement registry. Workforce development is delivered through the North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute (NCIFTI), a state-of-the-art apprenticeship and continuing education center operating in Aurora, Morton, and Rockford, with the STARs incentive program rewarding safety and skills training participation with prizes up to $10,000. PDC 30 also runs community-facing programs including the PATCH Foundation Grant ($20,000 annually to a children’s-serving nonprofit), Community Partnership Grants (renovation services for nonprofits), the annual PATCH Run with the Lion 5K fundraiser, Trivia Night, Summer Union Nights, and a Women’s Committee.

PDC 30’s business model is funded by two primary recurring revenue streams: member dues from represented journey workers and apprentices, and contractor affiliation fees from signatory contractors entering collective bargaining agreements. Pricing for affiliate membership is set at $36 for a two-year introductory tier, while event-based revenue includes 5K race registrations ($20/adult), trivia table sales ($500/table), and event sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 (Bronze) to $5,000 (Diamond). PDC 30 monetizes its training infrastructure indirectly through contractor relationships rather than direct tuition, and its technology layer is administrative — member/employer login portals, out-of-work list management, and the Green Light healthcare price comparison integration mandated by the No Surprises Act. Distribution is relationship-driven: nine Business Representatives cover local jurisdictions, the organization converted the $400 million Colman Yards development in Rockford to 100% union labor as a flagship organizing win, and PDC 30 maintains co-development partnerships with the Finishing Contractors Association of Illinois (FCAI) and the PATCH Foundation. Political action, community organizing, and member retention are executed through labor walks, phone banking, voter registration, and the Helping Hands Champions mental health program.

Name

Painters District Council No. 30

Legal name

Painters District Council No. 30

Website

https://pdc30.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Painters District Council No. 30 is a labor union representing painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers across 32 counties in North-Central Illinois and southern Wisconsin, providing collective bargaining, apprenticeship training through NCIFTI, health and pension benefits, and community grants since 1926 as part of IUPAT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union / Trade Union Services

NAICS

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Building Finishing Contractors (2383)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA), Interior Painting (Walls, Ceilings, Trim) (HSAPAHAA), Exterior Painting (Siding, Stucco, Masonry) (HSAPAHAB)

Keywords

• Union labor representation
• Commercial painting services
• Apprenticeship training programs
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Construction trade union

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Union membership dues from represented workers including journey workers and apprentices in painting, drywall finishing, and glazing trades.
2. Contractor Affiliation Fees: Fees from signatory contractors who enter into collective bargaining agreements with PDC 30 to access skilled union workforce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Painters District Council No. 30 is a regional labor union affiliate of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) that represents painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, floor coverers, and sign and display workers across its jurisdiction. The organization negotiates collective bargaining agreements, administers apprenticeship and journeyman training programs, manages member benefits, and supplies signatory contractors with a trained union workforce for commercial, industrial, and institutional painting projects.

Product overview

Painters District Council No. 30 operates as a union construction trade organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services for members, contractors, and the community. The core offering is union membership (including an Affiliate Membership tier) for painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers, providing collectively bargained compensation, health insurance, pension benefits, and workplace representation. The North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute (NCIFTI) delivers apprenticeship and continuing education through the STARs incentive program, which rewards safety training participation with prizes. Member support extends to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) for counseling, sexual harassment awareness training, mental health awareness training, and benefits protection services. The organization also conducts community outreach through PATCH Foundation Grants ($20,000 financial awards) and Community Partnership Grants (renovation services), and hosts the annual PATCH Run with the Lion 5K fundraiser. For contractors, the Union Contractor Network provides workforce access, training, and business development support. Political action and voter engagement programs round out member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NCIFTI: North Central Illinois Finishing Trades Institute - provides apprenticeship and training for finishing trades workers
• PATCH Foundation
• STARs
• Social Safety Zone
• TEAM

Products and services

• Collective Bargaining Representation
• Apprenticeship Training Program
• Journeyman Upgrade Training
• Member Benefits Administration
• Union Contractor Referral Referral and dispatching of trained union painters and finishers to signatory contractors, general contractors, and project owners requiring qualified finishing trades labor.

Quantifiable outcome

• $50,600 raised for PATCH Foundation through 2023 5K event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPDC 30 is one of 34 District Councils comprising IUPAT. The international union provides resources, training programs (AMPP, AGMT certifications), scholarship programs, PATCH Foundation support, and political action infrastructure.
• Finishing Contractors Association of Illinois (FCAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCAI is the local contractors association that works jointly with PDC 30 on collective bargaining agreements and policy development including the Sexual Harassment Policy.
• PATCH Foundation (Painters & Allied Trades for Children's Hope)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUPAT foundation that provides financial support to local community organizations benefiting children. PDC 30 hosts annual 5K fundraiser and grant programs supporting the foundation.
• Earthmover Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNot-for-profit financial cooperative serving families in Kendall, Kane, DuPage, Will, DeKalb, Grundy, and LaSalle Counties. Offers financial products and services to PDC 30 members.
• Benco Union AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advice and education service providing certified financial advisors to assist PDC 30 members and families with investment and financial needs at no cost.
• TEAM (Employee Assistance Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree video-conference and face-to-face counseling services for PDC 30 members and families covering substance use, depression, anxiety, family issues, grief, stress management, and legal issues.
• Illinois Department of Human RightsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency investigating sexual harassment complaints. PDC 30 refers members and assists with filing charges through this agency.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal agency investigating employment discrimination. PDC 30 refers members and assists with filing charges.
• Bid EvolutionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant assessment service that determines project scope for Community Partnership Grant applicants at no cost, evaluating supplies, timeframe, volunteer needs, and safety requirements.
• IUPAT Helping HandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health awareness program developed by IUPAT to educate members on suicide and substance use disorder impacts in construction. Helping Hand Champions established at every District Council.
• Union PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFL-CIO and IUPAT endorsed consumer benefits program offering discounts on automotive, entertainment, travel, insurance, legal services, health care, and scholarships to union members.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IUPAT District Council 91: IUPAT District Council with overlapping Illinois jurisdiction to PDC 30. Provides the same collective bargaining, apprenticeship training, and member benefit services through the IUPAT network.
• IUPAT District Council 58: IUPAT District Council covering a different geographic region with the same finishing trades representation model. Shares the same international parent, revenue structure (dues and contractor fees), and training institute framework.
• IUPAT District Council 14: Adjacent IUPAT District Council covering Illinois counties outside PDC 30's jurisdiction. Operates the same union model with painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers under identical collective bargaining structures, making it the most direct functional peer.
• IUPAT District Council 81: Another IUPAT District Council representing painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers under the same international union. Operates with identical membership tiers, training programs, and benefit fund structures.

Regional players

• Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 11: Adjacent construction trades union covering plasterers and cement masons in the Illinois region. Shares operational similarities in apprenticeship training and member benefit delivery, though representing a narrower finishing-adjacent craft.

Broad incumbents

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 701: Regional building trades union covering electricians in northern Illinois. Shares the same labor union operational model, apprenticeship training structure, and benefit fund administration, though focused on a different craft.
• Plumbers Local 130 UA: Regional plumbers union operating in the same North-Central Illinois jurisdiction as PDC 30. Provides comparable member services including training, benefits administration, and collective bargaining under a similar union governance structure.
• Finishing Contractors Association of Illinois (FCAI): Contractor-side counterpart association that jointly negotiates collective bargaining agreements with PDC 30. Represents union painting, drywall, and glazing contractors statewide, making it functionally comparable as a finishing trades industry body.
• Painters & Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Initiative: National IUPAT-affiliated labor-management cooperation fund that supports PDC 30's training, organizing, and contractor development programs. Operates at a broader national scale while serving the same constituent base.
• Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council: Regional building trades union covering carpenters and related construction trades across the Midwest. Operates a similar dues-based revenue model, apprenticeship training infrastructure, and collective bargaining framework, though representing a different craft.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PaintersDC30
• Facebookfacebook.com/PDC30
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/painters-district-council-no--30

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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