Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it. Our members say it best!
“I was a warehouse worker when I joined this union. The money now is good, health and dental insurance, vacation pay, retirement..”

Alan Benitez
Drywall Apprentice
“This is a long-term career and worth it.”

Peter Solovsky
Flooring Apprentice
“College wasn’t working out…the rest is history. Here I am today. ”

William Hardin
Glazing Apprentice
“At the end of the day I look back and say I helped build that! I [also] love the benefits provided for me and my family.”

Nate Gandy
Glazing Apprentice
“The instructors helped me build confidence. If I had known about the trades where you’re working and paid to go to school, I would have done this straight out of high school.”

Mia Raybal
Glazing Apprentice
“This is a wonderful career. Especially for those who have families to support.”

Demario Anthony
Drywall Apprentice
“I have a college bachelors degree. But once I learned painting it became my passion. After four years of college, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I joined the union and really enjoy the career.”

Justin Stewart
Commercial Painting Apprentice
“I was working as a nanny and I have found the satisfaction I get from painting is much better for me.

Lilly Castillo
Commercial Painting Apprentice
“I like the physical and the technical work requiring many specialized tools. Working for a union shop gives me the opportunity to work for multiple shops!”

Thomas Long
Floor Covering Apprentice
“I was working on a jobsite as a non union laborer and was talking with employees of the Union shop. That shop later offered me a job as an Apprentice.”

Pablo Alvarez
Drywall Finishing Apprentice
“I like being a Glazier…There is more sense of pride!”

Logan Cornet
Glazing Apprentice
“I like that I have full benefits even though I am just starting out as an Apprentice. I know several Journeyman working on the nonunion side and they have nothing in the way of benefits.”

Richard Morales
Floor Covering Apprentice
“I like the diversity of work that a Painter does. Classes are very informative…The benefits are great.”

Mathew Penn
Painting Apprentice
“I like the work, once you learn it you do not forget it. …the OSHA 30 [class] was really good on showing me the hazards of construction.”

Mark Devaris
Drywall Finishing Apprentice