Chicago Painters' Local Union #147

06/02/2026

Hello Local 147 friends and family! A little late on this post. None the less, it’s still June 1st and the message is very relevant regardless what time it is!

Hope you and your families all are well out there. Please stay safe and enjoy the new wage increase.

05/11/2026

A informed union member is a wise union member! Please join us this Wednesday, May 13th to get the answer to questions you may have.

Nominations notices have gone out and there will be ELECTIONS taking place ON JUNE 13th. Join us for the meeting this Wednesday to understand why this UPCOMING ELECTION is important for YOUR future and OUR UNION!

03/23/2026

DC14 members are getting together to attend this event. More updates will be provided in the next couple of days. 

03/12/2026

Mayor Daniel Biss of Evanston who is running for the U.S. House to represent in Illinois' 9th Congressional District paid Painters District Council 14 a visit today. Remember early voting is currently available and March 17th is Election Day. Make sure you get out and vote!

03/04/2026

A very happy birthday to the greatest city in the world!

02/12/2026

Painters District Council 14 proudly endorses Eira Lizeth Corral Sepulveda for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Eira Lizeth Corral Sepulveda understands the importance of protecting our environment while investing in critical infrastructure that creates good, union jobs. Her commitment to accountability, public service, and responsible planning aligns with the values of working families and the mission of the Water Reclamation District.

As building trades workers, we know strong water infrastructure and environmental stewardship go hand in hand with prevailing wages and family-sustaining careers. Eira Lizeth Corral Sepulveda has shown she will stand with working people and respect organized labor.

For these reasons, Painters District Council 14 proudly supports Eira Lizeth Corral Sepulveda and urges our members and allies to support her candidacy.

02/06/2026

The smallest, and by far the most dangerous minority that anyone should be concerned about.

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02/01/2026

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01/29/2026

Hey everyone some dates to keep in mind.

Save the dates for this year's elections.

01/29/2026

Hanover, MD — International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General President Jimmy Williams Jr. released the following statement in response to the DHS funding bill and violence in Minneapolis: “What have we become as a country? In the wake of the most recent killings of Alex Pretti and Ren...