Iupat Dc 57

What Iupat Dc 57 does

IUPAT DC 57 (legal name: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 57) is a private non-profit labor union formed in 1999 through the consolidation of eight local unions (#6, #409, #530, #751, #2006, #479, #549, #1968), with over 100 years of combined organizational history. Headquartered at 101 Ewing Road, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, the organization represents more than 2,500 finishing trades workers across Western Pennsylvania, including industrial and commercial painters, wallcoverers, drywall finishers, glaziers, and architectural glass and metal installers. It is an affiliate of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), which represents approximately 160,000 active and retired members across the US and Canada.

The organization's core offerings are union membership services, collective bargaining representation, apprenticeship training delivered through the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of Western PA, and member benefits administration including health insurance (via Highmark), pension/annuity funds, a Wage Reimbursement Account, and a Member Assistance Program (via WorkPartners). It also operates political action, safety training recognition (S.T.A.R.), and scholarship programs for member dependents. Digital infrastructure consists of an online dues payment portal (Clover/IBPAT with ACH auto-deduction), an SMS engagement program, an IUPAT mobile member app, and active social media channels — none of which involve proprietary technology.

The business model is a subscription-style recurring revenue model based on monthly membership dues, collected quarterly (January, April, July, October), with rates varying by membership type (journeyman vs. apprentice). Additional inflows include apprenticeship program participation and benefits fund administration overhead. The go-to-market motion is community-led, combining apprenticeship recruitment (including a veteran pipeline via Helmets to Hardhats), signatory contractor relationships for workforce placement, and political advocacy to expand union-friendly regulatory frameworks such as the Allegheny County Responsible Contractor Ordinance.

Name

Iupat Dc 57

Legal name

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 57

Website

https://iupatdc57.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

IUPAT DC 57 is a non-profit labor union representing over 2,500 finishing trades workers — including painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and wallcoverers — across Western Pennsylvania through 8 consolidated local unions, delivering collective bargaining, apprenticeship training, and benefits administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE)

Keywords

• Labor union services
• Apprenticeship training
• Collective bargaining
• Trade union representation
• Finishing trades workers

Headquarters

HQ city

Carnegie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly union dues from members, with quarterly payment collection (January, April, July, October). Rates vary by membership type (journeyman vs. apprentice). Members can pay online with a $5 processing fee, via ACH automatic deduction, or by check/money order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IUPAT DC 57 is a labor union organization representing over 2,500 finishing trades workers in Western Pennsylvania. The union provides collective bargaining representation, apprenticeship training through the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of Western PA, benefits administration (health insurance, pension, annuity), workplace advocacy, scholarship programs, and safety recognition across industrial painting, commercial painting, wallcovering, drywall finishing, and glazing trades.

Product overview

IUPAT DC 57 is a labor union organization (not a technology product company) providing union representation and member services to over 2,500 finishing trades workers in Western Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a collection of local unions (#6, #409, #530, #479, #549, #751, #1968, #2006) offering union membership, apprenticeship training through the Finishing Trades Institute, benefits administration, online dues payment, SMS communications, scholarship programs, and political action services. The primary offerings are membership in the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and associated member benefits rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership
• Apprenticeship Training Program (Finishing Trades Institute)
• Benefits Administration (IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined Funds)
• Scholarship Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive industry-leading wages, comprehensive health benefits, and pension/retirement programs

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• City of Bridges Community Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2025Nonprofit organization that ratified first union contract with DC 57 for staff representation. Builds affordable housing in Pittsburgh communities.
• Worldwide Service LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 December 2024Newest signatory contractor - a general contracting business that signed DC 57's areawide painting and drywall agreements.
• Helmets to HardhatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help veterans transition from military service to rewarding careers in the finishing trades through DC 57 apprenticeship programs.
• IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined FundscoreOthersThird-party benefits administrator handling healthcare, WRA, and annuity funds for DC 57 members starting June 1, 2026. Located at 101 Ewing Rd, Carnegie.
• WorkPartnersminorOthersProvides Member Assistance Program (MAP) for DC 57 members and households - mental health resources, financial planning guides, substance abuse support at no additional cost.
• Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of Western PAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining arm providing apprenticeship programs in bridge painting, industrial painting, commercial painting/wallcovering, drywall finishing, and glazing. Does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent international union representing over 160,000 active and retired members in the US and Canada. DC 57 is an affiliate organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AFL-CIO: U.S. national labor federation of which IUPAT (and therefore DC 57) is an affiliate. Comparable as the umbrella body providing political advocacy, organizing resources, and federation-wide benefits relevant to DC 57's operating environment.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): Major AFL-CIO building trades union. Comparable as a peer construction-trade labor organization that coordinates apprenticeship, collective bargaining, and contractor relationships, though operating in electrical rather than finishing trades.
• Helmets to Hardhats: Nonprofit that places transitioning military veterans into skilled-trade apprenticeships with building trades unions. Comparable as a key partner organization central to DC 57's veteran recruitment channel and a shared ecosystem player across trade unions.
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters: One of North America's largest building trades unions, representing carpenters and related craft workers. Comparable as a peer construction-trade union with regional councils, apprenticeship training, and signatory contractor networks.
• Sheet Metal Workers International Association: Building trades union representing sheet metal workers. Comparable as a peer craft union with local structure, apprenticeship programs, and collective bargaining agreements in the commercial construction sector.

Direct peers

• Finishing Trades Institute International: The national training arm for IUPAT-affiliated painters, glaziers, and finishers. Directly comparable as the upstream counterpart to DC 57's Finishing Trades Institute of Western PA, setting apprenticeship standards and curriculum across the network.
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): Parent international union of DC 57, representing roughly 160,000 members across the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable as the apex body overseeing DC 57's collective bargaining, training, and governance frameworks.
• IUPAT District Council 9: A peer IUPAT district council covering painters, glaziers, and finishers in a different U.S. region. Operates the same model of consolidated locals, apprenticeship training, and signatory contractor agreements, making it the closest structural analogue to DC 57.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dc57iupat
• Facebookfacebook.com/DC57IUPAT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iupat-dc-57
• Instagraminstagram.com/iupatdc57

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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