The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 46 has represented workers for decades, and for the past few years have continued to participate as active members of the community through various outreach programs. More recently, IUPAT has urged its members to be more involved in the community with the “Member to Remember” campaign. District Council 46, located in Ontario, has also been an active participant in the Firgrove Community Learning Centre’s Back to School Program. As part of the Back to School Back-Pack Program, District Council 46 and their contributing contractors and suppliers gave away 1,000 backpacks with school supplies to kids from JK to Grade 12. Leftover bags were given to other communities in need. Furthermore, the Painter’s Union handed out five individual $1,000 scholarships along with donating $500 to Firgrove’s Women’s Group.

District 46’s actions brought praise from the surrounding Firgrove community, community leaders, the Toronto City Councillor, and members of Parliament. Thanks to the generous donations from participating IUPAT DC 46 members, contractors, community leaders and volunteers, the event was a success in the community. IUPAT’s goal is to service both its members and their community. It is their intention to continue playing active roles within the Ontario community through various projects, charitable donations, and programs much like the Back to School Program. They are truly a shining example of “Value on Display…Ever Day.”

IUPAT District Council 46 consists of over 7,000 union members throughout Ontario, employed in different trades