Member Spotlight: Yianni Smallis

Becoming a bridge and industrial painter with Local 6 changed Yianni Smallis’ life. Before joining the union, he worked at the airport and at FedEx, doing strenuous work for long hours while earning low wages. As a union painter, Yianni earns enough to not just survive, but thrive, and works a more normal schedule that […]

IUPAT of Western PA Combined Funds Begins June 1st

We are extremely excited to announce that our new third party benefits administrator, the IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined Funds, begins handling our healthcare and benefits funds on Monday, June 1st. 

This switch promises easier access to your healthcare, WRA, and annuity funds. The Combined Funds’ experienced staff will handle all of your benefits matters starting 6/1/2026. You may reach them at (412) 276-6740, by email at Benefits@iupatdc57fund.org, or by mail at: 

IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined Funds

101 Ewing Rd

Carnegie, PA 15106

Please reach out to your service representative with any issues, and welcome to a new era of benefits administration!