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About DC 21

Our mission

IUPAT District Council 21 represents over 6,000 members in the finishing trades in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Region, New Jersey, and the State of Delaware and is affiliated with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. IUPAT District Council 21 is proud to provide career opportunities to apprentices and journeypersons in the construction industry and is determined to ensure the best wages and benefits for Painters, Drywall Finishers, Wall Coverers, Glaziers, and Glass Workers. 

The District Council 21 is recognized as one of the most active unions in the region for both its community service and member involvement. District Council 21’s mission is to represent members for purposes of collective bargaining, to organize workers in a variety of occupations, and to advocate for workers and their families. 

Our history

The Painters and Allied Trade Union of Philadelphia consolidated in 1998 from the Drywall Finishers Local 1955, Glaziers Local 252 and the Wallcoverers Unions. In 2022, we merged with IUPAT District Council 711. Our merger has allowed us to provide a stronger, more effective team and to work collectively to benefit our members. The Apprenticeship program we offer is recognized by the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

From the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Kimmel Center to large industrial sites, our journeyperson graduates have helped revitalize our region. With continued education and labor, District Council 21 will be strong for years to come. 

Our Local Union

Click on the green arrow and scroll to find the assigned business representative(s) in your county.

Yellow denotes our jurisdiction in Pennsylvania, red denotes our jurisdiction in New Jersey, and blue denotes our jurisdiction in Delaware. 

Our District Council is divided into Local Unions across the region. Click on the tabs below to find leadership and contact information for your Local.

Glaziers Local 252

2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday – 6:00 PM 

President

  • Joseph Valecce

Vice President

  • Gerard Kots

Recording Secretary

  • Brian Ford

Financial Secretary

Business Representatives

  • Michael Laughlin
  • Dion Frasca
  • Edward Paley Jr.
  • Michael Varnes

Organizers

  • Mark Allendorf
  • Pat O’Connor
  • Roberto Rios Jr.

 Treasurer

  • James Steiner

Warden

  • Robert Mawhinney

Executive Board

  • Ike Baker
  • Carlos Belevan Jr.
  • Pat Carroll
  • David Coyle
  • Kyle Dolbow
  • Ted Gutkowski
  • John Salvatore
  • Thomas Visconto

Trustees

  • Doug Drysdale
  • Sean Fox
  • William Graham

Delegates to the District Council

  • Mike Laughlin
  • Matt Trzaska
  • Dion Frasca
  • Mike Varnes
  • Ed Paley
  • Mark Allendorf
  • Chris Snyder
  • Cindy Ortman
  • Joe Valecce
  • Jim Steiner
  • Doug Hillman
  • Dan Avilas
  • Jack Milligan
  • Kurt Mascia
  • Jerry Kots
  • Brian Ford
  • Marty Wilson
  • Eric Jahr Jr
  • Stephanie McClendon
  • Brian Torpey
  • Bill Scott

Drywall Finishers Local 1955

2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154
Meetings: 7:00 PM

President

  • Joseph Anderson

Vice President

  • Gene Field

Recording Secretary

  • Brian Pellechia

Financial Secretary

Business Representative

Organizer

Treasurer

  • Matthew Getzfread

Warden

  • Frank McComesky

Executives at Large

  • John McGaughrin
  • Daryl Hirschmann
  • John Geiger

Trustees

  • William Davis
  • Dennis Carr
  • Michael Kirlin

Delegates to the District Council

  • Joe Anderson
  • Jack Butler
  • Nick Cannon
  • Steve Hamilton
  • Mike Shuda
  • Dave Keebler
  • Casey Donahue
  • Jimmy Elwell
  • Andrew Dockerty
  • Kevin Mienel
  • Joe Anderson Jr.

Apprenticeship Coordinator

Stadium Workers Local 1970

2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

President

  •  John Shultz

Vice President

  • Regina Decky

Recording Secretary

  • Debbie Brown

Financial Secretary

  • Frank Jacquindo

Treasurer

  • Alvin Cecil

Painters Local 2011

2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

President

  • Charlie Eck

Vice President

  • Pat Lake

Recording Secretary

  • Mike Busko

Treasurer

  • Steve Cottrell

Business Representatives/Business Agent

  • Bernie Snyder
  • Mike Valco 
  • Scott Poluchuck 
  • AJ Casparro
  • Bill Kresz
  • Kyle Mulderig
  • Frank Watton Jr
  • Raphael Vargas
  • Gary Forte

Organizers

  • Joe Charles
  • Paul Miraglia 

Wardens

  • Jason Roman
  • Joe Sumpter
  • James Dupon

Executives at Large

  • George Barr
  • Dan Maines
  • Jen Bock   

Trustees

  • Rob McDevitt
  • Shawn Myers
  • Joseph Barrett Jr.

Delegates to the District Council

  • Bernie Snyder
  • Mike Valco 
  • Aj Casparro
  • Bill Kresz
  • Kyle Mulderig
  • Frank Watton JR
  • Scott Poluchuck 
  • Charlie Eck
  • Erin O’brien-Hofmann
  • Drew Heverly
  • Ron Moore
  • Rich Allen
  • Mike Busko
  • Marissa Cortese
  • Hugh Ferry 
  • Justin Falahetdin
  • Alfonso Ferraccio
  • Shaun Flinn
  • Paul Green 
  • Jaime Huffert
  • Joseph Kaegle 
  • Bryan McCloskey 
  • Paul Miraglia 
  • Mike Morris
  • Brett Murphy 
  • Mike Poniatowski
  • Keriann Riecky
  • Anthony Roane
  • Bill Strange
  • Jerry Zerby
  • Alternate: Jennifer Young

Painters Local 2018 of Northeastern PA

66 Azalea Drive Drums, PA 18222

President

  • Steve Padrusnak

Vice President

  • Joseph Plitnick

Recording Secretary

  • Mark Williams

Financial Secretary

Treasurer

  • Clem Smith

Warden

  • Michael Rash

Trustees

  • Joseph Rostar
  • Michael Schappert
  • Lee Glowatch

Painters Local Union 277

2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday – 5:00 PM

Business Agent

  • Bill Kresz

President

  • David Dean  

Vice President

  • Thomas Sheridan

Recording Secretary

  • Frederick Szwed

Financial Secretary

  • Anthony Ale

Treasurer

  • Michael Germanio

Warden

  • Gary Martisofski

Trustees

  • Vincent Valentine
  • Timothy Venutolo

Painters Local Union 694

1629 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724
Meetings: 2nd Monday – 6:00PM

Business Agent

President

  • John Carmen Hughes 

Vice President

  • Chris Cardinoza

Recording Secretary

  • Matthew Schreck

Financial Secretary

  • Chris Wood

Treasurer

  • Brian Camisa

Warden

  • Mark Drzewiecki

Trustees

  • Ahmed Dakroury
  • Kenneth Melillo
  • Gary Temple

Glaziers Local Union 1009

9 Fadem Road, Springfield, NJ 07081
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday – 5:00PM

Representatives

  • Matthew Dietrich
  • Albert Galvez
  • Bernard Cooke

Organizers

  • Ramon Quinones

President

  • Mike Sentner

Vice President

  • Tom Holbrook

Recording Secretary

  • Paul Petillo

Financial Secretary

Treasurer

  • Brad Woods

Warden

  • Dave Yuhasz

Trustees

  • Annie Orriols
  • Wade Walters
  • Nick Zelko

Painters Local Union 1047

9 Fadem Rd, Springfield, NJ 07081
Meetings: 1st Wednesday – 5:00PM

Business Agent

Organizers

  • John Mariño
  • Emilio Muracchioli Jr.

President

  • Jason Fredericks

Vice President

  • Tony Santisieri

Recording Secretary 

  • Richard Parker  

Financial Secretary

  • Mark Taylor

Treasurer

  •  April Dahl

Warden

  • Chris Barkley

Trustees

  • Marcin Liszewski
  • Marcin Czasiuk

Industrial Painters Local Union 1331

9 Fadem Road, Springfield, NJ 07081
Meetings: 3rd Monday – 6:00PM

Business Representative

President

  • Paulo Silva

Vice President

  • Daniel Betancur

Recording Secretary

  • Alfred Buda

Financial Secretary

  • Mike Shannon

Treasurer

  • Marcio Broday

Warden

  • Piotr Orlowski

Trustees

  • Marcio Broday
  • Chris Marshal
  • Henrique Oliveira

Drywall Finishers Local Union 1976

Springfield, Brick, and Atlantic City offices
Meetings: 1st Thursday – 5:00PM

Business Representatives

  • Ed Flanagan
  • James Kearns 

President

  • Robert Wosnik

Vice President

  • Theodore Ujfallusy

Recording Secretary

  • Arnis Izaks

Financial Secretary

  • Wayne Taylor

Treasurer

  • Robert Johnson

Warden

  • Hugh Donnelly

Trustees

  • Kurt Bookholt
  • Jacob Fedele III
  • Donald Nickle
Calendar of events

November 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Women's Committee Meeting
  • District Council 21 Union Meeting
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  • L.U. 2011 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 1047 Monthly Meeting
  • L.U. 1955 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 1976 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 694 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 1009 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 1331 Monthly Meeting
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  • L.U. 277 Monthly Meeting
  • L.U. 252 Philadelphia Union Meeting
  • L.U. 2018 of Northeastern PA Monthly Meeting
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  • Hybrid Building Trades Support Group
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