Painters District Council No. 30 is a union construction trade organization representing painters, drywall finishers, and glaziers since 1926. PDC 30 is made up of nine Local Unions, spanning 29 counties in North-Central Illinois and 3 counties in southern Wisconsin. We are one of 34 District Councils across the United States and Canada that, together, make up International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT). Together, our members achieve a powerful voice in bargaining for wages, benefits, and working conditions – in government and within their communities.
Painters District Council No. 30 strives to increase work opportunities for our union members, while also working to provide valuable and exciting membership advantages. We support the hardworking men and women we represent with access to state-of-the-art safety and skills training, competitive wages, and exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits. As a result, PDC 30 members boast successful and rewarding careers in the finishing trades. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a union member and our various membership programs below.
The Painters District Council Local 30 apprenticeship program is a comprehensive training pathway that prepares individuals for a successful career in the painting and finishing trades. Apprentices gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled journeymen while learning the techniques, safety practices, and industry standards required for commercial, industrial, and residential painting projects. Classroom instruction complements on-the-job training, covering topics like surface preparation, coatings application, color theory, and blueprint reading to ensure apprentices develop a well-rounded skill set.
Union apprenticeships like this one provide a pathway to a long-term, stable career in the trades. Graduates leave the program with not only technical skills but also the confidence and professional network needed to succeed. Painters District Council Local 30 apprentices benefit from mentorship, access to the latest tools and materials, and structured progression that sets them up for leadership opportunities in the industry.