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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

  • Steve Metzger
  • Pat O’Connor
  • Roberto Rios Jr.

 Treasurer

  • James Steiner

Warden

  • Robert Mawhinney

Executive Board

  • Ike Baker
  • Pat Carroll
  • David Coyle
  • Kyle Dolbow
  • Doug Hillman
  • Darren Landy
  • Lenny Rosado
  • Thomas Visconto

Trustees

  • Sean Fox
  • William Graham
  • Ian Williams

Delegates to the District Council

  • Michael Laughlin
  • Matt Trzaska
  • Dan Aviles
  • Dion Frasca
  • Brian Ford
  • Doug Hillman
  • Eric Jahr Jr.
  • Gerard Kots
  • Kurt Mascia
  • Stephanie McClendon
  • Steve Metzger
  • Jack Milligan
  • Cindy Ortman 
  • Edward Paley Jr.
  • William Scott IV
  • Chris Snyder
  • James Stein
  • Brian Torpey
  • Joseph Valecce
  • Mike Varnes
  • Marty Wilson

Drywall Finishers Local 1955

2980 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154
Meetings: 1st Wednesday – 7:00 PM

President

  • Joseph Anderson

Vice President

  • Bill Davis

Recording Secretary

  • Frank McComesky

Financial Secretary

Business Representative

Organizer

Treasurer

  • Matthew Getzfread

Warden

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Executives at Large

  • John McGaughrin
  • Daryl Hirschmann
  • John Geiger

Trustees

  • Dennis Carr
  • Michael Kirlin

Delegates to the District Council

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

Apprenticeship Coordinator

  • Michael Kirlin
    (215) 207-6011

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
Meetings: 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PM 

President

  • Charlie Eck

Vice President

  • Pat Lake

Recording Secretary

  • Mike Busko

Treasurer

  • Steve Cottrell

Financial Secretary

  • Marissa Cortese

Business Representatives/Business Agent

  • Bernie Snyder
  • Mike Valco 
  • AJ Casparro
  • Joe Charles
  • Bill Kresz
  • Joseph Leh
  • Paul Miraglia
  • Kyle Mulderig
  • Scott Poluchuck 
  • Raphael Vargas
  • Frank Watton Jr.

Wardens

  • James Dupon
  • Jason Roman
  • Joe Sumpter

Executives at Large

  • George Barr
  • Jen Bock 
  • Dan Maines

Trustees

  • Joseph Barrett Jr.
  • Cameron Gontek
  • Rob McDevitt

Delegates to the District Council

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

Painters Local 2018 of Northeastern PA

66 Azalea Drive, Drums, PA 18222
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday – 6:00 PM 

President

  • Steve Padrusnak

Vice President

  • Nick Bolesta

Recording Secretary

  • Shawn Blaker

Financial Secretary

Treasurer

  • John Rapach

Warden

  • Randy Braz

Trustees

  • Joseph Rostar
  • Stephen Haswell
  • 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

President

  • Mike Sentner

Vice President

  • Tom Holbrook

Recording Secretary

  • Paul Petillo

Financial Secretary

Representatives

  • Bernard Cooke
  • Matthew Dietrich
  • Albert Galvez

Organizers

  • Ramon Quinones

Treasurer

  • Nick Zelko

Instructor

  • Jarrot Burgess

Warden

  • Dave Yuhasz

Trustees

  • Jeff Koscal
  • Annie Orriols
  • Wade Walters

Delegates to the District Council

  • Steve Conklin
  • Bernard Cooke
  • Matthew Dietrich
  • Thomas Holbrook
  • Justin Holderman
  • Jeff Koscal
  • Brandon McNamara
  • Annie Orriols
  • Paul Petillo
  • Mike Sentner
  • Wade Walters
  • Alternate: Andrew Rouse

Painters Local Union 1047

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

President

  • Matthew Foley

Vice President

  • Marcin Liszewski

Recording Secretary 

  • Richard Parker  

Financial Secretary

  • Mark Taylor

Business Agent

Organizers

  • John Mariño
  • Emilio Muracchioli Jr.

Treasurer

  •  Enjoli Walters

Warden

  • David Arroyo

Trustees

  • Marcin Czasiuk
  • Tayshawn Hayes
  • Michael Spitzer

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 – 6:00PM

President

  • Robert Wosnik

Vice President

  • Theodore Ujfallusy

Recording Secretary

  • Arnis Izaks

Financial Secretary

  • Wayne Taylor

Business Representatives

  • Ed Flanagan
  • James Kearns 

Treasurer

  • Robert Johnson

Warden

  • Hugh Donnelly

Trustees

  • Kurt Bookholt
  • Donald Nickle

Delegates

  • James Kearns
  • David Dahl
  • Matthew Covell
  • Michael Herron Jr.
  • Donald Nickle
  • Robert Wosnik
  • Arnis Izaks
Calendar of events

April 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • L.U. 2011 Monthly Meeting
2
  • L.U. 1047 Monthly Meeting
  • L.U. 1955 Monthly Meeting
3
  • L.U. 1976 Monthly Meeting
4
5
6
7
  • Women's Committee Meeting
  • District Council 21 Union Meeting
8
  • L.U. 1009 Monthly Meeting
9
  • Glazier Union Meeting
10
11
12
13
14
  • L.U. 694 Monthly Meeting
15
16
  • L.U. 277 Monthly Meeting
  • L.U. 252 Philadelphia Union Meeting
  • L.U. 2018 of Northeastern PA Monthly Meeting
17
  • Hybrid Building Trades Support Group
18
19
20
21
  • L.U. 1331 Monthly Meeting
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
  • Atlantic City Glass Symposium
DC 21 is proud to offer resources for mental health and substance use disorder to benefit our members and their families.
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