Politics

01Oct 2018

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.

Ohio – Statewide
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
Governor & Lt. Governor Richard Corday & Betty Sutton D
Attorney General Steve Dettelbach D
Treasurer Rob Richardson D
Auditor Zack Space D
Secretary of State No Endorsement
US House of Representatives for Ohio
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
1st District Aftab Pureval D
3rd District Joyce Beatty D
6th District Bill Johnson R
9th District Marcy Kaptur D
10th District Mike Turner R
11th District Martha Fudge D
12th District Danny O’Conner D
13th District Tim Ryan D
14th District David Joyce R
15th District Steve Stivers R
US House Senate for Ohio
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
Ohio Sherrod Brown D
Ohio Senate
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
3rd District Anne Gonzales R
9th District Cecil Thomas D
11th District Teresa Fedor D
13th District Nathan Manning R
15th District Jearce; Craog D
17th District Bob Peterson R
21st District Sandra Williams D
25th District Nickie Antonio D
25th District Kenny Yuko D
29th District Kirk Schuring R
31st District Jay Hottinger R
33rd District John Boccieri D
Ohio House of Representatives
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
4th District Bob Cupp R
7th District Tom Patten R
8th District Kent Smith D
11th District Stephanie Howse D
13th District Michael Skindell D
17th District Adam Miller D
18th District Kristin Boggs D
19th District Tim Barhorst R
21st District Stu Harris R
22nd District David Leland D
24th District Eric Yassenoff R
31st District Brigid Kelly D
34th District Emilia Sykes D
35th District Tavia Galonski D
37th District Casey Weinstein D
39th District Fred Strahorn D
45th District Lisa Sobecki D
48th District Scott Oslslager R
52nd District Kathy Wyenandt D
55th District Gayle Manning R
58th District Michele Lepore-Hagan D
63rd District Glenn Holmes D
72nd District Larry Householder R
89th District Steven Arndt R
94th District Jay Edwards R

 

Miscellaneous Ohio Endorsements
County Commissioners
Political Office Endorsed Candidate
Mahoning County Carol Rimedio-Righetti
Franklin County Marilyn Brown
Montgomery County Carolyn Rice
Sciota County Trampass Puckett
Portage County Mike Kerrigan
Judicial
Cuyahoga County
Political Office Endorsed Candidate
8th District Court of Appeals Michelle Sheehan
Common Pleas Court Emily Hagan
Common Pleas Juvenile Division Jennifer L. O’Malley
Hamilton County
Political Office Endorsed Candidate
1st District Court of Appeals Marilyn Zayas
County Engineer
Political Office Endorsed Candidate
Franklin County Cornell Robertson
Trumbull County Randy L. Smith
Treasurer
Political Office Endorsed Candidate
Lucas County Treasurer Lindsay Webb

 

Kentucky Endorsements
U.S. House of Representatives for Kentucky
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
6th District Amy McGrath D
U.S. House of Representatives for Kentucky
Political Office Endorsed Candidate Party Affiliation
45th District Josh Hicks D
88th District Cherylynn Stevenson D
99th District Jill York R
10Jan 2018
IUPAT DC6 Endorses Cordray Sutton ticket for Ohio Governor

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

06Jun 2017
DC 16 members hold a rally in support of Hugo Mejia

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.

In a rally yesterday, protesters chanted, “Free Rodrigo Now” and “What do we want?  Justice! When do we want it?  Now!” Most were members of District Council 16, who gathered in front of ICE’s San Francisco location yesterday to protest the detainment of one of its members and a member of another local union, Carpenters Local 68.

Prior to their detainment, Hugo and Rodrigo were both long-term union workers and active community members.  Mejía, who lives in San Rafael, worked as a drywall finisher with Painters Local 83, a local union group that is now a part of the Painter’s District Council 16.  He was also a father of three children and an active member of his church.

Nuñez, a resident of Hayward, has lived in the United States for more than 15 years, now with three young children. Nuñez was an assistant coach for his son’s baseball team, volunteered for his local church, and worked in drywall as a member of Carpenter Local 68.

Ever since their detainment, District Council 16 has not received any communication from ICE regarding the status of Nuñez and Mejía. Currently, the only information District Council 16 has is that Hugo is detained in Sacramento and Rodrigo is detained in Yuba.

Worrying that the two may be deported without getting their case heard in front of a judge, District Council 16 members and community leaders rallied to demand Rodrigo and Hugo’s immediate release and a stay of their deportation.

The protest had roughly 200 people in attendance for the event, including District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell, who came to voice his support. Madison Hull, District Council 16’s political and communication director, said in a statement: “We just want them, Hugo and Rodrigo, released immediately and we want a fair and due process.  To be taken away from their families for 30 days in inhumane.”

27Apr 2017

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/