Unions and Associations
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) represents painters and paperhangers, among other craftsmen, and boasts as one of the most active unions in the labor movement. IUPAT works for the rights of its members and also offers scholarships. Other helpful organizations for painters and paperhangers include Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, NACE International, and the National Association of Home Builders.
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