August means back-to-school – and it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarship applications! The applications have officially been mailed. If an applicant hasn’t received one, he or she can call (212) 255-2950 to have one emailed, download the PDF, or stop by our office at 45 West 14th street to pick one up. Glaziers… READ MORE
Originally published at DNA Info LOWER EAST SIDE — Community members, legislators and trade union representatives gathered beneath the FDR Drive on Thursday to demand officials take action to remove chipping lead paint they say threatens health and safety on the East River waterfront. A local branch of the Union of Painters and Allied Trades rallied on… READ MORE
Tourette Association of America’s Bayside Headquarters Undergoes a Revamp Thanks to Painters Union Volunteers Bayside, New York – June 7, 2016 – On Saturday, June 4, nine members of District Council 9 (DC 9), Local 1486 volunteered their time to paint the Tourette Association of America’s national headquarters in Bayside. DC 9 Business Agent John… READ MORE
Originally published on dnainfo RANDALL’S ISLAND — A union held the second day of protests against a posh arts show on Randall’s Island Thursday. Dozens of members of District Council 9 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades stood across from the Frieze Art Show, a four-day event held at Randall’s Island Park, to protest what… READ MORE
Originally published on News 12 Long Island SELDEN – Members of a painters’ union spent their Saturday helping a veteran in need. District Council 9 Union members helped put the finishing touches on Billy Ventura’s Selden home. Ventura served in the Marines and is paralyzed from the waist down. A hit-and-run driver struck his motorcycle three… READ MORE