Read the DC 57 Winter Newsletter!
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DC 57 Holiday Parties
All DC 57 members are invited to celebrate the season at their local union’s holiday party! Date, time, and location for each holiday party is below. We hope to see you there! S.W.O.R.D.: December 5th, 10:00am (lunch at 11:00am) at IUPAT DC 57 (101 Ewing Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106) Local 6, 479, 751, 2006 Combined […]
New Signatory Contractor: M-E Construction
We’re thrilled to introduce our newest contractor, M-E Construction! M-E has provided experienced construction work in northwestern PA for years, and some of their current projects include the LECOM ICU and the Hammocks at Fairview. This partnership has been years in the making, and we’re excited for DC 57 and Local 549 members to start […]
DC 57 Hosts Press Conference Announcing RISE PA Grant Application
On April 2nd, IUPAT DC 57 hosted a press conference at the Carnegie hall and training center to announce Pennsylvania DEP’s $475 million RISE PA Community Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) application to the EPA. The grant proposal seeks to decarbonize Pennsylvania’s heavy industry, one of the traditionally harder industries in which to reduce carbon emissions. […]
IUPAT DC 57 Participates in Women in the Workforce Roundtable
Last Friday, DC 57 drywall finishing coordinator Monica Dunn participated in a Women in the Workforce roundtable to speak about both the challenges and opportunities facing women in the trades. Monica noted that during her more than 13 years as a finisher, she’s “seen plenty of women who come in, and they crush it. They […]
Pittsburgh Penguins Union Night 2/20
DC 57 is proud to once again partner with the Pittsburgh Penguins for its third annual Union Night! The Penguins have provided discounted tickets to union members for the Tuesday, February 20th matchup against the New York Islanders. The first 500 people who purchase through the link below will also receive a promotional t-shirt! Support […]
IUPAT DC 57 Mourns the Passing of Jack Barrett
Jack Barrett, the longtime business agent of Local 479 and the first president in District Council 57’s history, died Thursday, January 18th, 2024. He was 90 years old. Jack was a proud unionist who always had his union brothers and sisters in mind, and the officers, members, and families of LU 479 and DC 57 […]
DC 57 Labor Day Parade Details
We’re excited to be back again for a full slate of regional Labor Day festivities! Details for our three Labor Day parades are below; remember attendance is mandatory for all apprentices but we’d love for each and every member to come out and show their union pride! Family members are always welcome. Details for each […]
IUPAT DC 57 Sponsors Annual Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Sport Shoot
DC 57 members, retirees, and staff sponsored two teams this weekend in the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s annual sport shoot. While neither of our teams won, we are always happy to participate in this great event.
STAR Ceremony August 12th
IUPAT DC 57 will be hosting its annual Safety Training Award and Recognition (STAR) ceremony on Saturday, August 12th. Grand prizes this year are a $15,000 gift card for Indian Motorcycles or Polaris side-by-sides as well as two $6000 vacation packages. There will also be dozens of smaller prizes and door prizes and lunch catered. […]