Politics

Political action is vital for the growth of the middle class, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the rest of the organized labor movement.

The time each of us puts into supporting candidates and initiatives for the advancement of our proud cause can have a profound effect on not only our lives but the lives of all working families – union and non-union. Below is a listing of political endorsements IUPAT DC6 has prepared for the November 6th elections. We ask that you review this list and support these candidates when you vote.

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I.U.P.A.T. District Council 6 issued an endorsement to Betty Sutton for Governor on April 24, 2017. The ultimate goal was to help elect a Governor who understood the issues facing our members’ families and all working Ohioans. Betty’s longtime relationship with District Council 6, her lifetime of working on behalf of workers, her impressive list of accomplishments at all levels of Government, and her outstanding judgment on how to handle problems made this an easy choice. We have never wavered in any way on our endorsement or our belief in Betty Sutton.

Today, we reinforce our belief in Betty Sutton’s judgement and her decision to partner with Richard Cordray and run as his Lieutenant Governor. We have always had a great relationship with Richard Cordray and still believe the ultimate goal must be to win in November. When we look at Rich’s record of accomplishments and his understanding of working families’ issues, coupled with Betty Sutton’s belief and support of him, we are proud to announce our endorsement of the Cordray/Sutton team for the next Governor of Ohio.

Sincerely,

Jim Sherwood

Last month, IUPAT member Hugo Mejia (IUPAT Local Union 83) and UBC member Rodrigo Nunez (UBC Local 68) were detained on their way to work in northern California.

DC 16 Member Hugo Mejia and his wife Yadira

Hugo Mejia has been an IUPAT member for over a decade and has lived in the USA for over 15 years. He has no record, and his wife and children are all US citizens.

Both were working on a construction project at a hospital located inside of Travis Air Force base. When they gave their identification at the entrance, the base turned them over to ICE. Both were detained, and have been held in custody for 30+ days with no due process. What is happening to them is happening all over the country.

STRONGSVILLE, OH (April 27, 2017) – Former Rep. Betty Sutton (D. OH) today announced the endorsement of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 6 (IUPAT DC6) for the Betty Sutton for Ohio ticket in the 2018 Ohio governor’s race.

“Throughout my career, I’ve led fights against unfair trade deals that hurt Ohio workers.” Former Rep. Sutton said. “Too many Ohioans are feeling the pain of policies that help only the most privileged and powerful while leaving far too many behind.”

IUPAT DC6 is an affiliation of IUPAT local unions throughout all of Ohio and Central Kentucky. IUPAT DC6 represents 4,000 men and women who work in the Finishing Trades – commercial and industrial painters, glaziers, glass workers, drywall finishers, and sign and display workers among other crafts.

IUPAT DC6 Business Manager Jim Sherwood said IUPAT is proud to endorse Betty Sutton as the next governor of Ohio.
“Betty is not only a friend of Labor but in fact a champion for Labor,” said Sherwood. “We have a longtime relationship with Betty and have seen her work at local, state, and federal levels. She has met every challenge with equal success. Her vision to move Ohio forward is one we believe in, and we stand ready to work every day for her victory in the election.”

Follow Sutton for Ohio on Facebook and on Twitter. To learn more about the campaign visit https://www.bettysutton.com/