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PAINTERS
DISTRICT COUNCIL 14
DC14 NEWS
SUMMER 2022
2020-2021
GRADUATION
A FOND FAREWELL
TO MARK O’DONNELL
SPOTLIGHT ON
LOCAL UNION 273
CONTENTS ®
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LIE D PRINTIN
UNION COUNCIL
TRADES LABEL
CHICA O, IL
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458 DC14 NEWS • SUMMER 2022
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FEATURES
4 Politcal Updates
From Dennis Roach
6 Painting and Taping Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and 12
Class of 2021
12 Painters & Tapers 2021
Annual STAR Winners
Celebrating the Annual Safety Awards
18 Local 27 Glaziers 2021
Annual STAR Winners
Celebrating the Annual Safety Awards
20 Spotlight
18
Painters Union Local 273
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1456 WEST ADAMS STREET • CHICAGO, IL 60607-2897 • (312) 421-0046 • WWW.PDC14.COM
YOUR UNION
IS HERE
FOR YOU!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, the goal of getting new apprentices into our
program.
What another crazy year it has been in
this unpredictable world. Once again our Over the counter Covid test are now
members have risen up and have done the available to all insured members under the
best they can to make it through these rough Cigna plan at any in-network pharmacy. No
times. We have the ongoing pandemic, need for a prescription and the plan covers
loss of hours, supply shortages, conflict in up to eight test a month for each covered
Europe and rising inflation. These issues family member. If you purchased a Covid
have caused our members great emotional test on or after January 15, 2022, you can be
and financial hardship reimbursed up to twelve dollars by going to
Cigna.com and completing a claim form. If
Let us talk about some good news, hours you wanted to be vaccinated or boosted, we
are coming back month over month for our have on going vaccination sites or simply go Painters District Council #14 will be out
members. As the hours increase hopefully, to your neighborhood pharmacy. early this election year to educate our
we will be able to reinitiate members we
members on some especially important
have lost over the last two years. We have These times can be exceedingly difficult
legislative issues and political candidates.
the new infrastructure bill that will pump emotionally on our members and their
We need a politically educated member to
$1.2 trillion dollars into the economy, and families. The strain on our mental health
understand why we are supporting certain
we will need industrial painters. Painters is causing a lot of mental anguish that can
legislation and candidates in the upcoming
District Council #14 with DC #30 and be overcome with assistance. If you or a
elections. Everyone must get out and vote
DC #58 will be receiving a grant from family member needs assistance, I beg you
for all elections have consequences. We need
the federal government for an Industrial to call our Member Assistance Program
your support to push what is best for our
pre-apprentice program to the tune of (MAP). We have a great Member Assistance
members and Union. If you need assistance
$975,000. The council will be reaching Program with Northwestern Medicine and
to become a registered voter, we can help by
out to the contractors once we get all the help is just a phone call away at 1-888-933-
calling 312-421-0046.
information. The President has also signed 1327 and is available 24/7/365 days a year.
the executive order for PLAs on large-scale The Member Assistance Program can help These are just some of what we are working
federal projects of $35 million or more. with any range of issues or simply offer on at District Council #14. We are always
This order will affect $262 billion in federal consultation and coaching. moving and thinking of ways to help and
construction contracting for 200,000 make better conditions for all our members. I
The Chicago Young Lions had a food drive
workers. This order will increase hours for want to thank everyone for their support and
and received donations from all the locals
our members and contractors. understanding for the past year. As the saying
to stock our very own food pantry at the
goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough
Painters District Council #14 is also working Council. We will assist members who may
get going” that is every member of this great
on a more diverse workforce with working have fallen on hard times and may need
council and we will overcome these trying
with Chicago Women in the trades (CWIT) some help affording groceries. The pantry
times together. Stay safe and stay well.
and Chicago CRED. These organizations opened on April 13, 2022 and currently is
will help train and guide women and at-risk taking appointments for the 2nd and 4th In Solidarity,
youth with pre-apprentice programs to Wednesdays of the month. To schedule an
become future Union members. Our JATC appointment please contact Helen Chung Joe Rinehart
will be hosting a pre-apprenticeship with at (312)421-0046. Please take advantage of Business Manager/
each of these organizations in April with this fantastic opportunity if you are in need. Secretary-Treasurer
DC14 NEWS 3
ANNA VALENCIA
FOR
Political Updates SECRETARY OF STATE
from Dennis Roach
Anna Valencia born and raised IUPAT, is running
for Illinois Secretary of State. Anna grew up in
WORKERS’ RIGHTS AMENDMENT a union household in Granite City, IL. Anna’s
Throughout decades union labor has been on the decline on an father, Joe Valencia, a painter out of District
average of -.4% per year. Politicians and special interests’ groups Council 58 taught her the values of the working
have been taking away workers freedoms, livable wages, and safe class. Being raised by a blue-collar Union painter
working conditions. The rules that are in place now, Employers Anna knows the impact of being laid off, the
have the upper hand and its difficult for the working class to importance of families having health and welfare
organize. Every working-class citizen should have their right benefits, and the value of a pension. Anna’s
for a good living wage, health benefits, pension, be able to drive father Joe is now eligible for retirement and is
a new car, send your son or daughter to college. And now we appreciative that he can receive a pension from our
have an opportunity of a lifetime. The Illinois General Assembly IUPAT.
proposed to amend the Bill of Rights of the Illinois Constitution.
This Amendment known as the Workers’ Rights Amendment Anna has been a member of our District Council
provides every employee union or nonunion rights to collectively 14 family since she became City Clerk in 2017.
bargain over wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment. Painters’ District Council #14 first endorsed Anna
WRA gives working class people of Illinois a voice on the job so for City Clerk and now along with District Council
we can safe working conditions. WRA protects workers from #58 is endorsing Anna for Secretary of State. As
current or future anti- worker Springfield politician from ever City Clerk Anna has worked passionately to make
taking away your working rights.
the City Clerk’s office more accessible to the
The Workers’ Rights Amendment reads as follows; public and implemented policies to improve the
Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution lives of Chicagoans. Anna established the City Key
Explanation of Amendment Municipal ID program, making government issued
The amendment would create a new section in the Bill of Rights of the Illinois ID cards free and available for all residents. She
Constitution. It will guarantee the workers to have the fundamental right to has improved access to city benefits, like discount
organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing
prescription drug programs and library services.
for purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to
protect their economic welfare and safety at work. No law shall be passed that
She also spearheaded the first Mobile City Hall,
interferes with or negates or diminishes the rights of employees to organize and which brings city services directly to communities
bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of across Chicago.
employment and workplace safety, including any law ordinance that prohibits
the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor District Council 14 believes that Anna will bring the
organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization
same energy, drive and innovation to the Secretary
as a condition of employment. You are asked to decide whether the proposed
amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.
of State’s Office. Not only does District Council 14
believe in Anna, but so does our current Secretary
YES For the proposed amendment to add
of State Jesse White and Governor JB Pritzker
------------- Section 6 to Article VII of the Illinois
both endorsed Anna for Secretary of State. In
NO Constitution
addition she has the endorsement of U.S. Senator
WRA will be the very first vote on the ballot. Vote Yes for Workers’ Rights Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth. Vote Anna
Amendment. Finally, the working class has a vote for the working class. Valencia for Secretary of State.
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Union Sisters and Brothers, One item that needs mention, as this
differs from past pandemics or global
As we look at 2021 in the rear-view
conflicts of decades ago, is social media.
mirror and now moving ahead into
This is an EXTREMELY powerful
2022, I’m hopeful we can learn from
media platform as it has shown to move
the challenges that were laid before
the public’s awareness to all aspects of
us and now directly ahead of us. In
our lives. We all need to be mindful of
my 35 years of being a tradesman and
its power to protect or provoke, love or
Union Glazier in the Chicagoland area
hate, heal or hurt. Ultimately, we all
I have experienced several downturns. spreading awareness and lobbying to
must look at each other face to face and
Throughout these rough times, one our political constituents to keep our
be accountable for words or actions that
thing was for certain; I always knew I District Council’s political agenda
again impact our members’ livelihoods.
had the support from my Union and my moving forward. These daily actions
family. Part of my position is to look ahead to by our staff help our District Council
all our PDC14 markets. I use several make informed decisions to boost our
As Covid-19 has continued to test
reports generated by the General unionized market share. I want to thank
our strength, I’m hopeful we all have
Contractors Association, Architects them all personally for their hard work
learned from the weaknesses that were
Association, Department of Labor and unwavering dedication to OUR
exposed. Whether it be our health or
jobs forecast, while also considering GREAT UNION.
our personal decisions to vaccinate, this
the future impact of the 1.2 trillion
pandemic has exposed the intricacies As a last note, you will see course
dollar Infrastructure Investment &
of how we all perceive one another. It schedules listed in this newsletter
Jobs Act, American Jobs Plan the
comes down to one fact: we should be for the Journeyman Glazier’s
impending PRO Act and Worker Rights
able to make our own decisions, and no AGMT (Architectural Glass &
Act, as these reports and actions help
one should make them for us! I made Metal Technician) certification and
us predetermine the construction
the decision to vaccinate in hopes of Journeymen STAR (Safety Training &
forecasts. At this time, I’m elated to
protecting myself and those around me. Awards Recognition) upgrade classes
say the future looks prosperous to
all our construction markets in the offered by the Painters and Glaziers
In addition to Covid-19, the conflict
Chicagoland area where our members JATC’s to help our members LEARN
in Europe will again test our strengths
work and live. and EARN. Please take advantage
and weaknesses with rising fuel prices
of these educational classes and
and supply chain disruptions. The
More importantly, I depend on opportunities to better your profession
economic fallout from both global
the feedback from our Business and maintain your ability to continue
concerns has adversely affected our
Representatives along with our providing for your families.
members and their families. I write
Organizing and Political departments.
about these issues to expose the impact I wish all PDC14 members a safe, happy
Our BA’s have been beating the streets
to our members and families in the and healthy summer.
relentlessly by checking commercial
construction market. The disruption
worksites, municipal water towers, In Solidarity,
in the supply chain of construction
schools, etc. As this is just a few of
materials, computer chip shortages Michael Cook
the many tasks our Reps engage in
and rising inflation has affected the Servicing Director- Painters District
daily. The Organizing Department has
suppliers, contractors, owners, end Council #14,
been working on various campaigns
users and of course our Union members Financial Secretary- Glaziers Union
to unionize contractors and workers.
that GET IT DONE ! Local #27
Our Political Department has been
DC14 NEWS 5
COMMERCIAL PAINTERS COMMERCIAL PAINTERS
CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2021
Graduate Local Union Graduate Local Union
Oswaldo B. Alvarez 521 Wojciech Adasiewicz 147
Eduardo Cruz 194 Kevin Anderson 147
Eric Delgado 521 James Banas 184
Eduardo Diaz 184 Jerry Betts 1332
Antonio Duran 147 David Bowens 1332
Jason W. Durkin 265 Richard T. Braun 194
Joseph M. Erffmeyer 147 Corey J. Cahill 265
Arthur J. Farrell 33 Patrick J. Connolly 184
2020 & 2021 Alec Fontanez
Florencio G. Garcia
Derlyn Y. Garcia
194
194
273
Jose Cruz
Justin R. Dyrkacz
Jonathan Flores
273
147
521
Commercial Painting, Steven J. Gawlik 147 Piotr A. Hajduga 147
Industrial Painting, Blake Graham
Ioannis Grivokostopoul
147
275
Nevin Jernt
Matthew S. Koeune
863
863
& Drywall Finishing Jeff Hagen 191 Justin M. Littrell 191
Michael C. Hajek 147 Steve Lyman 147
Gary Hollingshead 147 Mitchell Magisen 863
Moises I. Jimenez 273 Daniel J. McDonaugh 194
DC 14 Apprenticeship Program Dean Juarez 184 Michael J. Melone 147
graduation returned in 2021 Anthony M. Kelley 194 Eva B. Morelos 147
after being on hiatus due to Stephen R. Lysiak 184 Azarias Murillo 33
Arion P. Mardosz 147 Mykola Nemchenko 33
the pandemic and COVID-19
Christopher Margetic 147 Joseph A. Nugent 275
restrictions. After nearly two years Armando J. Martinez 147 Jason Ormond 191
of many functions being cancelled Brian D. Michalski 521 Lawrence R. Redlin, Jr. 147
Nathan E. Miller 265 Salvador Reyes 147
and postponed, the DC 14
Pedro Miramontes 184 Timothy Reynolds 33
Apprenticeship Program returned Kenneth A. Morman 33 Fernando Rosas 1332
with combined graduates for 2020 Misael Murillo 33 Matthew Schaedel 275
and 2021 and held two separate Sandra Nieves 147 Nathan Torres 147
John C. Nugent 275 Brian Wajda 273
graduation ceremonies – one
Luke Oosterbaan 147 Mateusz Wilk 147
for the Glaziers (Sept. 17), and a Patrick Peterson 33 Jacob Winter 184
separate one combining the trades Ashley M. Ray 1332 Scott Wojciechowski 184
Mark Redlich 265 Travis Zupan 265
of Commercial Painters, Industrial
Cecilia Renteria 194
Painters, and Drywall Finishers. Brandon Reyes 265
Mauricio Rodriguez 273 INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS
Graduates were invited to a
Pawel T. Rychtarczyk 275 CLASS OF 2020
modest ceremony at the Local Jeritt Ryndak 265
73 Sheetmetal Workers banquet Jason J. Silvestre 180
Graduate Local Union
Quenell Smith 1332
facility on September 21st, 2021, Pedro A. Luna 147
Stephen A. Taylor 33
Dominic L. Morales 33
where all in attendance were George M. Towns 33
Jose F. Montoya 33
recognized for this outstanding Chris Vance 33
Hugo Rojas 194
achievement. John Vanikiotis 147
Robert J. Whitlock 265
Victor E. Vilchez 184
Ryan Volland 265
Markus R. Woodall 275
David R. Yunker 184
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INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS
CLASS OF 2021
Graduate Local Union
Jacob M. Alberico 265
Paul Maslowski 863
Nicholas A. Medrano 265
Wesley L. Mendez 265
Riley Wisemantle 33
DRYWALL FINISHERS
CLASS OF 2020
Graduate Local Union
Joel Figueroa 33
Juan M. Hernandez J. 147
Alejandro C. Martinez 33
Jose R. Mejia 184
Jose M. Mendoza 194
Carlos T. Mondragon 273
Jose Morales 33
Those that completed the program with exemplary performance were
German F. Nunez H. 184 recognized individually for this accomplishment. The recipients of these
Geronimo de J. Ramirez 33 awards are as follows:
Gerardo G. Torres 191
2020 Apprentice of the Year 2021 Apprentice of the Year
Derlyn Y. Garcia - Commercial Painting Jerry Betts - Commercial Painting
DRYWALL FINISHERS Dominic L. Morales - Industrial Painting Jacob M. Alberico - Industrial Painting
CLASS OF 2021 Geronimo de J. Ramirez - Drywall Finishing Irving Avalos M. - Drywall Finishing
2020 Honorable Mention 2021 Honorable Mention
Graduate Local Union
Jason J. Silvestre - Commercial Painting Jacob Winter - Commercial Painting
Irving Avalos M. 184
Pedro A. Luna - Industrial Painting Riley Wisemantle - Industrial Painting
Gabriel Ayala Jr. 273
Gerardo G. Torres - Drywall Finishing Gabriel Ayala Jr. - Drywall Finishing
Emanuel Barragan-R. 194
Julio C. Chavez 33 2020 Perfect Attendance 2021 Perfect Attendance
Jose D. Gutierrez 521 Steven J. Gawlik - Commercial Painting Mateusz Wilk - Commercial Painting
Miguel Hernandez 147 Sandra Nieves - Commercial Painting Travis Zupan - Commercial Painting
Carlos Martinez Jr. 521 Hugo Rojas - Industrial Painting Nicholas A. Medrano - Industrial Painting
DC14 NEWS 7
CLASS OF 2020 Andrew Pippett Jose Cabral
Dylan Boer Jonathan Quintana Daniel Carrillo
Noel Castenada Osvaldo Reyes Steven Colbert
Daniel Creamer Jeremy Ruzas Kevin Corona
Shannon Dallia Socrates Sanandres Andrew Downey
Basher Dankha Kevin Sheeran Eric Goronson
Kevin Dravis Gino Sineni Andrew Kagel
Brad Stroube Michael Martin
2020 & 2021
Frank Francia
Adam Garcia Timothy Thoms Jr. Michael Melicharek
Jason Jarosik Ernest Wilson Andrew Petersen
Lawrence Knitter Jose Zapata Michael Ruzas
Glaziers Local 27 Justin Learnahan Timothy Seilheimer
CLASS OF 2021
Apprenticeship Andrew Mahoney
Joshua Andrea
Matthew Simon
Erich Turk
Chris Murphy
Graduation Cliff McFarland Christopher Angelino Xavier Gamble
Richard Ohlund Jr. Austin Boothe John Vaughn
Ryan Olson Mike Boyce Jr.
Thomas Burton
On September 17, 2021, Glaziers Gregorz Osinski
Local 27 Apprenticeship Program
held the Graduation Ceremony for
the Class of 2020 apprentices and
the Class of 2021 apprentices.
The ceremony was held at
Sheetmetal Workers Local 73
Banquet Facility in Hillside,
Illinois. In attendance were the 50
Graduates along with their guests,
the Glaziers Local 27 JATC, District
Council 14 BMST Joseph Rinehart,
District Council 14 Business
Representatives and Organizers,
President Chicago and Cook
County Building and Construction
Trades Council Ralph Affrunti
along with Secretary Treasurer
Mike Masileo, and Dignitaries from
the IUPAT and other organizations.
Special Presentations were given
by Business Representative and
Secretary, Glaziers JATC Michael
Mabus, DC14 BMST Joseph
Rinehart, DC14 Director of Training
Daniel Penski Jr. and DC14
Servicing Director Michael Cook.
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2022
GERALD C. HARMS SCHOLARSHIP
FOR PAINTERS AND TAPERS
Once again it is that time of year for 1. Applicant must be a member or sending the correct information, so
scholarships. The Gerald C. Harms an immediate family member of a please be sure to follow instructions
Scholarship is available to Painters current card holding member. on the application or the application
and Tapers who are employed by will be denied.
2. Union member must be
contributing contractors and meet
employed by a contributing Once we receive your completed
the requirements. This scholarship
contractor and have 3.5 credits in application the scholarship
is available to all students attending
the last Five years. The calendar committee will review the information
college the 2022 Fall Semester.
year starts April 1st and ends and notify you by mail if you have
Every year request forms are sent
March 31st. In order to earn a been approved. If you are not
out to all members working for
pension credit for a calendar year eligible you will also receive a notice
contributing contractors. If you have
you must work 1400 hours in the in the mail.
not received one please contact the
year. Applicant must have a high
Council and request an application. The Gerald C. Harms Scholarship
school diploma or equivalent
There is no limit on how many program is one of our most
dependents can apply from each 3. Applicant must be in the top 50% successful programs that we feel
family for the scholarship so if you of his/her High School class. helps our membership and their
need more than one application families. This program was started
4. Applicant must be attending a
please let us know. Full time Union because of the foresight of former
four-year accredited College or
officials, employees of the District Business Manager Gerald Harms,
University.
Council, School, or Local are NOT who started the fund in 1991, to
eligible for scholarship assistance. If you meet the requirements for help families with the high costs of a
the scholarship you will receive an college education. Since the fund has
Due to the overwhelming number
application that college applicant been established over 5 million dollars
of applicants each member must
must complete and submit to the has been given away to hundreds of
comply with the following:
Council. Each application specifies members and their families.
requirements that MUST be sent in
Last year over 70 applicants received
with each completed application or it
scholarships totaling over $300,000.
will be denied. These requirements
So, don’t miss out this year make
also pertain to previous scholarship
sure to get your applications
recipients, each year we review each
completed and in. Every year you
completed file. The Scholarship
can apply even if you did not receive
committee does not have a full-
one the prior year. If you have any
time employee to answer questions
questions, please call the Council.
which means you are responsible for
DC14 NEWS 9
TO MARK O’DONNELL
My name is Al Barraza Painter’s District Council 14 new On January 31st, 2022, Director of Organizing Mark
Director of Organizing. I was asked to come up with an O’Donnell’s carrier long goal of achieving retirement status
article for this newsletter. While I could go into a DC14 finally came to fruition. For 40 years, 23 of which were as
Organizing report, I have decided instead to dedicate a Business Representative, Mark served and represented
this article to our recently retired former Director of Local 830 Sign, Exhibit and Display, Wood Finishers, and
Organizing Mark O’Donnell. Metal Polish Finishers. The last two years of his career
Mark was appointed as Director of Organizing where he
Like most of us in the trade, Mark O’Donnell grew up
was assigned 4 organizers. A big reason he was appointed
from humble beginnings in a working-class family on
the position was due to his tenacity in organizing workers
the southside of Chicago in Mount Greenwood. It was in
that were employed by Intersection. Intersection was
1977 at a job fair that Mark came across CEDA, which
contracted by CTA to wrap its buses with advertisements.
stands for Community and Economic Development
Workers at Intersection were disgruntled due to paltry pay,
Association of Cook County Program. The program gave
poor health and welfare plan, lack of pension and broken
community members a chance to learn some basic trades
promises made by Intersection. Mark along with Business
skills that could lead to union jobs. CEDA provided Mark
Representative Todd Overdorff took the time to meet and
the opportunity to get a paid stipend to learn a trade, so
understand Intersection’s workers and decided to help the
Mark decided to try the Sign Painting Trade. In order to
best way they could. It was first and only time that DC14
complete the CEDA program Mark enrolled in the School
has had a successful bottom organizing campaign that
of Letter and Design. Shortly after that Mark had the
resulted in 13 workers becoming union members. Bottom-
opportunity to join this great union and he did when he
up organizing is perhaps the hardest way to organize
started with Letterman Signs out of Mokena. Little did he
workers and the company they work for. Mark recognizes
know at the time that those early choices would lead him
this campaign as one of his most memorable and his most
to where he is today.
proud moments at DC14.
10Although his tenure as Director was brief the impact Since the beginning of his career in the union, Mark has
Mark O’Donnell had was significant and highly effective. served our union with the utmost pride, distinction, and
Marks more recent and according to him, says his proudest dedication. The work ethic and tenacity that he brought
achievement was the work he did on the Industrial Water to the Organizing Department helped create bigger
Tank Campaign. Mark led 4 organizers, as well as effectively market share and hours to our Industrial contractors and
coordinated efforts with DC30 and DC58 to chase out members under their employ. He left behind big shoes to
contractors from out of state performing work on Elevated fill but the Organizing Department and myself are looking
Water Tanks here in Illinois. From filing Freedom of forward to continuing and building on what brother Mark
Information requests, and Department of Labor prevailing O’Donnell helped get started. With all that being said,
wage complaints, attending bid openings, town hall meetings, congratulation Mark O’Donnell may your retirement be
countless hours researching bad contractors, documenting as rewarding as your career!
their violations, and pursuing their every move tenaciously.
Al Barraza
Mark leadership and guidance instrumental in regaining
District Council 14
a stronghold in the Industrial market here in Illinois. The
Director of Organizing
campaign and its effectiveness have been touted by our
International and serves as a model for the rest of the country.
DC14 NEWS 11PAINTERS AND TAPERS STAR PROGRAM 2021
SAFETY TRAINING AWARDS RECOGNITION
We survived one more year of living through a pandemic and program for the second year in a row via Facebook Live. It has
adjusting to the new normal. Painters’ District Council #14 been a long hard road not being able to get together in person
continues our commitment to educate and upgrade our members to celebrate, but our members made this event a success again
skills in safety. We are happy to report that through this last year by participating online. It is always fun seeing our members
of ups and downs of covid all the classes were completed for comments and excitement of who will win what prizes and of
members to become eligible for the STAR program. We would course who will be the grand prize winner. This year Eduardo
like to take the time to thank our instructors for safely teaching Vasquez, of Local 184, was the lucky winner of a brand new 2021
these classes and our members for completing the classes. Dodge Charger.
We were hoping to have our annual banquet in 2021 but due Everyone that was eligible for the STAR Program was eligible to
to rising numbers of COVID we had to prioritize the health and pick up a $100 gift card on the set prize pick up date. The other
safety of our members. We made the decision to hold the STAR STAR prize winners for the 2021 STAR program are listed below.
12GRAND PRIZE 2021 DODGE CHARGER APPLE SERIES 6 WATCH BOSE PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
EDUARDO VASQUEZ L.U. 184 STEVE DOOGAN L.U. 275 JULIO GAMA L.U. 194
THOMAS ULLSMITH L.U. 265 OMAR HERNANDEZ L.U. 521
$5,000.00 CASH WINNER ISMAEL MARTIN JR. L.U. 33 KIRK NELSON L.U. 147
KARINA LEAL L.U. 265 BRAD EPLEY L.U. 184 GERARDO BETANCOURT L.U. 521
ALEXANDER TAYLOR L.U. 184
SAMSUNG KITCHEN SET SAMSUNG MX-T50 SOUND TOWER WIRELESS
JUAN A. CARMONA L.U. 863 SPEAKER LG XBOOM WIRELESS SPEAKER
STEVEN ZAMIAR JR. L.U. 265 MARTIN MENDOZA L.U. 33
75 “ SAMSUNG 4K HD SMART TV TOMASZ SZADO L.U. 194 LUID PRADO L.U. 275
PAWEL KOZIOL L.U. 275
JOSE G. CANELO-SERRANO L.U. 147 NINTENDO SWITCH
THOMAS BARBUSH L.U. 184 MIGUEL GONZALEZ L.U. 521
AURELIO GALVIN L.U. 521 JOSE MENDOZA L.U. 147
RICHARD BRAUN L.U. 184 The STAR year for 2021-
HP INTEL CORE I5 LAPTOP MIGUEL NORIEGA-LOPEZ L.U. 191 2022 is completed and
NICHOLAS PASQUALE L.U. 275
eligible members will be
MATT CHAMORRO L.U. 184 SONY WIRELESS HEADPHONES
ERIC SALAZAR L.U. 1332 GREG MAJEWSKI L.U. 184
notified of the upcoming
KARL FERRAL L.U. 33 SCOTT KURZAWSKI L.U. 147 event taking place. WE are
THOMAS KIOLBASA L.U. 184 OSCAR RODRIGUEZ L.U. 275 hoping this year it will be
MANUEL SALAZAR L.U. 33 safe for everyone to meet
$250 GIFT CERTIFICATE
up in person and to have the
55” LG LED 4K UHD SMART TV CHRISTOPHER ZAPPA L.U. 521
STAR banquet.
DAVID RINCON L.U. 521 BRETT ROEDL L.U. 273
JEFF BOLLIE L.U. 265 ABEL HERRERA L.U. 184
AXEL CHAMORRO L.U. 184 FRANCISCO CONTRERAS L.U. 147 Currently the 2022-2033
JOSE MANCERO L.U. 521 JOSE HERNANDEZ-GORRO L.U. 33 STAR program is in progress
SERGIO VALDIVIA L.U. 1332 please check our website
$500 GIFT CARD STEVEN GRLECK L.U. 863
for STAR requirements and
KEN NACCARATO L.U. 275 JOHN WILLIAMS L.U. 147
ERIC DELGADO L.U. 521 MIGUEL ESCOBAR L.U. 184
upcoming classes. Stay
AUGUSTINE BARAJAS L.U. 265 RAMOND HERNANDEZ L.U. 147 safe and hope to see you at
JOSE LUPERICIO L.U. 33 SAMUEL ENRIQUEZ L.U. 147 the next event.
MARCO VALDIVIA L.U. 191 ISRAEL SANCHEZ L.U. 194
JOEL GUTIERREZ L.U. 521 THOMAS PAK L.U. 184
MICHAEL GERINGER L.U. 147 GERARDO CORTEZ-GOMEZ L.U. 265
MICHAEL COLEMAN L.U. 184 LUIS MORALES L.U. 194
TODD BEEMSTER L.U. 147 JULIO MORENO L.U. 521
KRYSTOF PASKIEWICZ L.U. 194 GEORGE JENNINGS L.U. 147
JOSHUA BAILEY L.U. 194
LG SOUND BAR WITH DOLBY JOHN RIVERA L.U. 147
JAMES MANDERNACH L.U. 265 COREY CAHILL L.U. 265
JACOB WINTER L.U. 184
DC14 NEWS 13CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The information provided below is a brief overview of key elements of the AGMT Certification Program.
For complete detail, Pleas see the AGMT Candidate Handbook @ agmtprogram.com
Introduction: The Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) program is a ANSI accredited personnel
certification process featuring a third-party, independent assessment of a glazier’s knowledge and ability. AGMT
tests experienced glaziers’ fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities through written and hands-on assessments.
Glazing Technician Competencies: There are 7 major categories that are assessed by the AGMT Certification Program.
Program Prerequisites: The AGMT Certification is designed to validate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an
experienced glazier. In order to become an candidate for certification, and applicant must first meet the below
Prerequisites:
�
Read and sign the AGMT Candidate � Possess OSHA 10 certification or higher
Agreement
� Submit a Photo of applicant
� Demonstrate at least 7,500 hours of glazing
related work experience
Achieving Certification: In addition to meeting the programs Prerequisites, candidates must pass an assessment to
become AGMT-certified. The assessment is divided into two tests, a Knowledge-based test (KBT) and a Performance-
based test (PBT).
Knowledge-based (KBT): The knowledge-based test is a 125-question, multiple choice test for which candidate will have
2 hours to complete.
Performance-based Test (PBT): The performance-based test is broken into three (3) seperately timed Sections.
• Curtainwall (3-1/2 hour time limit)
• Storefront/Entrance (2 hour time limit)
The AGMT Certification Program
provides the industry with a much needed
• Sealants (45 minute time limit)
tool to recognize the most qualified
architectural glass and metal techicians.
14GLAZIERS
LOCAL 27 WOULD YOU LIKE THE
CHANCE TO PROVE
AGMT YOU’RE THE BEST?
SCHEDULE
• One (KBT) Prep class is required to sign up
for the (KBT) Test
• STAR Credit will be given after successful
completion of (KBT) Prep class & Test
• Successful Completion of (KBT) Test is
Be recognized For your Experience, Knowledge,
required to sign up for (PBT) Prep Classes.
Skills, and Abilities
• All Prep classes have a max enrollment
*Get this Certification NOW before it’s Please sign up early to reserve your spot.
a Requirement*
2022 (KBT) Knowledge Based Prep 2022 (PBT) Performance Based Prep & Test Dates
& Test Dates
Prep Classes
Prep Classes
• Saturday, September 10 • Evening hours
• Saturday, July 23 Mon-Fri 10/3-10/7 &
• Saturday, September 17
10/10-10/14
• Saturday, August 6
• Saturday, September 24
• Daytime Saturday 10/8 &
• Saturday, August 13 Saturday 10/15
• Saturday, October 1
Testing Date (KBT) Testing Dates (PBT)
• Open Shop Time 2
• Wednesday, August 17 (5pm-8pm) weeks prior to testing
• Mon-Fri 10/17-10/21
CALL (708) 443-9000
TO ENROLL
DC14 NEWS 15THE
BEST
OF THE
BEST AGMT CERTIFICATION AND
GLAZIERS UNION LOCAL 27
MEMBERS
Starting in the spring of 2021, select Glaziers’ Local 27
Members began preparing for the Architectural Glass
and Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification. The AGMT AGMT Certified
Certification, which is ANSI accredited, is designed
to validate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an Ahmet Acik Chris Merrick
experienced Glazier. Candidates must pass an assessment
Brian Beitz Scott Merrick
which is divided into two tests, a Knowledge-based test
(KBT) and a Performance-Based test (PBT). Rick Braze Tony Moskos
Chad Brown Kenneth O’Donnell
The candidates were assessed on their general knowledge
of the glazing trade during a KBT prep class and Joe Buhay George Osha
registered to take the exam. Due to Covid restrictions the Ruben Cordoba Dominick Pangallo
first round of written tests were administered remotely
Jesse Delgado Greg Rodil
via computer. In August of 2021, our first paper/ pencil
test was conducted at our training facility. We had 10 Jonathan Dewey Alan Runia
members test remotely and 24 members test in person Damian Fash Dave Schaller
and all 34 members successfully PASSED the KBT
Stephan Flinchum Tim Storey
(written portion).
Zach Fouts Karl Swanson
After successful completion of the KBT, members began
their training for the PBT by taking at least 2 - 8 hour Warren Ginn Keith Thorgren
prep classes at the school. In late August, a PBT was held Larry Knitter Osvaldo Villegas
at the training facility with 14 of the members who had
Chris Ludford Matt Walter
previously completed the KBT. All 14 members Passed
the PBT and became fully Certified AGMT Glaziers! John Magierski Jim Wedryk
Andrew Mahoney
As of February 21, 2022, we are proud to report that
Glaziers Local 27 has 31 members who carry the full
AGMT Certification and 20 members who are half-way
there as they have passed the KBT and are waiting to take
the PBT. To date every Local 27 member who has taken
either exam has PASSED!!
16GLAZIER STAR PROGRAM GLAZIER STAR PROGRAM
2022 SCHEDULE 2022 SCHEDULE
SAFETY CLASSES JOURNEYMEN UPGRADE CLASSES
January 8th January 8th April 30th & May 8th
Scaffold - Suspended / Supported- AGMT PBT Prep Course Rigging (Overhead Lifting)
User /Erector (Pre-requisite - Passing Grade
on AGMT KBT Test) April 30th
January 15th Introduction to Layout
Silica Standard January 15th
May 7th
Basics of Storefront Framing
February 5th Layout 2 (Intro to Total Station)
Systems
First aid /CPR/ AED (Suggested AGMT Class) June 4th
Limit 10 Members Woods Power Grip Training
January 22nd
February 12th AGMT PBT Prep Course July 16th
ATSSA Flagger (Pre-requisite - Passing Grade on AGMT CERTIFICATION PBT Prep
AGMT KBT Test) Class
March 12th
Electrical Safety in Construction January 29th July 23rd
Basics of Curtainwall Systems AGMT CERTIFICATION PBT Prep
March 26th
(Suggested AGMT Class)
Scaffold - Suspended / Supported- Class
User /Erector February 5th August 6th
Open shop AGMT PBT Prep AGMT CERTIFICATION PBT Prep
April 23rd (Pre-requisite – Attend Previous
Aerial Lift Class
KBT Prep course)
Limit 10 Members
August 13th
February 5th
May 14th AGMT CERTIFICATION PBT Prep
Blueprint Reading
Forklift Hazard Awareness Class
(Suggested AGMT Class)
Limit 10 Members
September 10th
February 12th
June 4th, 11th, 18th Introduction to Door Control
Open shop AGMT PBT Prep
Aerial Lift (Pre-requisite – Attend Previous September 17th
Limit 10 Members per day KBT Prep course) Glass Handrail Installation
July 23rd February 12th October 8th
Health Hazards in Construction Math for the Glazing Trade Woods Power Grip Training
(Suggested AGMT Class)
August 6th
October 22nd
Forklift Hazard Awareness February 15th-February 18th Heavy Glass doors and walls
OR Aerial Lift AGMT PBT TEST
Limit 10 Members (Based on the number November 5th
of requests for each class.) March 5th Exit Devices (Concealed Vertical
Knot Tying Rod Installation)
September 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st
OSHA 30 - Must attend all 4 days. March 19th November 19th
Sealants Rigging Refresher (Pre-requisite –
October 15th (Suggested AGMT Class)
Scaffold - Suspended / Supported - Rigging 1 & 2)
User /Erector April 2nd
December 10th
SPST (Signaling for Cranes)
November 5th SPST (Signaling for Cranes)
Fall Protection Competent Person April 9th
Intro to PROCORE / Blueprint
December 3rd Reading
First aid /CPR/ AED Visit our Website:
Limit 10 Members www. Glaziers27.org
Classes will be held at Construction Classes will be held at Glaziers Union for STAR schedule
Safety Council (High Point Plaza): Local 27 Training Facility and updates.
4415 W. Harrison, Hillside, IL. 60162 4225 Lawndale Ave., Lyons, IL. 60534
DC14 NEWS 17GLAZIERS UNION LOCAL #27
STAR PROGRAM
The STAR 2019 and STAR 2020 banquets, which were postponed due to the Covid
-19 pandemic, were held on September 20th ,2021. The event was held at Manzo’s
Banquets in DesPlaines, IL. with 133 members participating.
All participants must be a Journeyman member in good standing. To qualify for the
STAR program banquet and door prize, members must participate in one 8 hour -
Journeyman Upgrade or Safety Class. To be eligible for STAR prizes, members must
participate in both an 8 hour Journeyman Upgrade class and an 8 hour Journeyman
Safety class. To be eligible for the grand prize, members must also have completed or
be currently enrolled in our welding program.
2019 STAR participants received RED WING BOOTS as a door prize plus over 66
additional prizes were rewarded including 4 - $5,000.00 Checks and a Brand New
Dodge Challenger!
2019 STAR BANQUET PRIZES
Grand Prize – Dodge Challenger – Tom Masterbuilt Electric Smoker – Gary Darensky Samsung Galaxy Tablet – James Coleman
Murphy Hampton Bay Patio Heater – Jim Valley STIHL FarmBoss Chainsaw – Keith Thorgren
$5,000.00 Check – Fernando Vargas, Russell Weber Spirit E-315 Grill – Scott Merrick PowerBlock – Dumbbells – John Magierski
Bogda, Chris Torgus, Mike Ryan
Dewalt Cordless Lawn Mower – Marek $500 Southwest Airline Gift Card – ED Cushing
65” Samsung Smart TV – Eric Roberts, Vince Makowiecki TenPoint Crossbow – Alan Dabrowski
Lencioni
Dewalt Cordless Trimmer and Blower – Terry Oakley Sunglasses – Chris Addleman
Schwinn Mountain Bike – Brian Zeleski Gross
12Pc. Cookware Set – David Schaller
Lifetime Kayak w/Paddle – Chris Merrick Dewalt 3300PSI Pressure Washer – Damian
Keurig Coffee Maker – Joe Culich
TaylorMade Driver – Chad Brown Fash
Frigidaire Ice Maker – Kevin Osbourne
TaylorMade Spider Putter – Rick Ruzas ION Pathfinder Portable Speaker – Rob
Reynolds Coho 24 Can Cooler – Jim Maves
Yeti Rolling Cooler – Mike Heatherly
Vitamix Blender – Sean O’Donnell Dewalt Shop Vac – Elias Garcia
Yeti Hopper – Osvaldo Villegas
KitchenAid Mix Master – William Kobiec Bushnell Legend Binoculars – Dave Wilson
Nintendo Switch – Scott Billinge
Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker – Jim Wedryk Type S 12V Jump Starter – Alan Runia
DJI Mini Drone – Mike Scardina
Bose Soundlink Mini II Speaker – Mark CAT Professional Power Station – Ruben Cordoba
Apple IPad 128GB – Joe Buhay
Lencioni EZ UP Pop Up Tent -
Apple Watch SE – George Osha
Body Glove Stand Up Paddleboard – Chris Bears Cornhole Set – Eric Bryla
Apple Airpods Pro – Garrett Charbonneau Ludford Bears Jersey – Mike Abrams
Ring Video Doorbell 3 – Jesse Delgado Bose Solo Soundbar – Pete Torgus Glenlivet 18yr Scotch – Fredrick Seilheimer
iRobot Roomba Vacuum – Jeff Menear GoPro Hero9 Camera – Tony Moskos $100.00 Gift Cards – Mellissa Maves, Jay Little,
Dewalt 20 V Cordless Kit – Chuck Yzaguirre Bose Headphones – Josh Stella Bill Burlage, Steve Munoz, Tom Tracy
182020 STAR participants received KLEIN TOOL BACKPACKS as a door prize plus over 39 additional prizes were
rewarded including 4 - $5,000.00 Checks and a Brand New Dodge Charger!
2020 STAR BANQUET PRIZES
Grand Prize: 2021 Dodge Charger – Jose Lopez DJI Mini Drone – Fredrick Seilheimer Dewalt Cordless Trimmer and Blower – Tom Tracy
$5,000.00 Check – Gary Rabon, Eric Bryla, Apple IPad 128GB – Tony Moskos Dewalt 3300PSI Pressure Washer – Jason
Daniel Villafuerte, Osvaldo Villegas Apple Watch SE – Joe Culich Ceriale
65” Samsung Smart TV – Zach Fouts, Hector Apple Airpods Pro – George Osha ION Pathfinder Portable Speaker – Dave Wilson
Gonzalez
Ring Video Doorbell 3 – Jim Valley Vitamix Blender – Tom Lahey
Schwinn Hybrid Bike – Jay Little
iRobot Roomba Vacuum – David Schaller KitchenAid Mix Master – Dan Creamer
USA Golf Bag – Mike Ryan
Dewalt 20 V Cordless Kit – Kevin Sheeran Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker – Chris Maldonado
TaylorMade Driver – John Magierski
Traeger Pro Pellet Grill – Warren Ginn Body Glove Stand Up Paddleboard – Karl
Ping Putter – Keith Thorgren Swanson
Hampton Bay Patio Heater – Adam King
Yeti Rolling Cooler – Joe Buhay ProForm Exercise Bike – Lawrence Knitter
Weber Spirit E-315 Grill – Scott Merrick
Yeti 30 Can Cooler – Jim Wedryk TenPoint Crossbow – Alan Dabrowski
Dewalt Cordless Lawn Mower – Chuck
Nintendo Switch – Socrates Sanandres Yzaguirre
DC14 NEWS 19SPOTLIGHT
PAINTERS UNION
LOCAL 273
Along with the high ideals of the bond of day, in reality, begins the organization our name is: “ Bohemian Painters and
craftsmanship brought to this country in activities of our Local. Decorators Union, Local 273”.
the 1880’s, the Bohemian Painters were
And so on this 3rd day of May a greater In 1970, the Local celebrated our 75th
among the pioneers of the then promotion
number of employers and workers came Anniversary. Brother Harry Demien was
of an eight-hour work day.
together in the hall of the Bohemian the Treasuer of the local and Apprentice
The Bohemian Painters’ Union 273, English School to confer about the Coordinator for Painters District Council 14.
which had its start not necessarily with necessity of the organization and the
In 1995, the Local celebrated our
a racial or nationalistic idea in mind, founding of the Bohaemian Union. The
100th Anniversary. Gerald Thanos was
but a two-fold purpose, namely: the meeting was called to order by Mr Victor
our Financial Secretary and Business
establishment and perpetuation of Sedlacek, and Mr. John Vodak accepted the
Representative. Laddie Vachula was our
the artisan spirit, and secondly, the duty as the Secretary of the meeting. Thirty
President at the time. Following Laddie’s
protection and organization of a powerful -two members were enrolled including ten
retirement, Brother Dennis Nickon
labor organization. painters that applied for membership at the
served many years as our President. Frank
meeting. An election was held and Joseph
It was in the Spring of the year 1886, at Sustersic followed Jerry Thanos as Financial
Pondelicek was elected President.
the time of the Eight Hour Movement and Secretary and Organizer.
Strike, when some farsighted members of September 18, 1895, Brother Jacob
Today Brother Mark Riha is our President
the painters’ guild came to the conclusion Tazelaar, the organizer of the
and Frank Sustersic is our Financial
that by organization only, they can achieve Brotherhood of Painters, attended
Secretary, and Bruce Russell is our
a better existence. the meeting. The meeting was opened
Committee Chairman.
by President Brother Anton Kalina.
It was on the eve of the fateful day, May
Organizer Tazelaar presented the The Local is sad to say we recently had to
4th, 1886, the day of the historical events
charter and announced that our Union say goodbye to our Sister Denise Sanford
of the Haymarket Meeting. From this
will receive the number 273, and that who lost her battle with cancer. Denise
20caption here
Left to right: Mark Riha,
Denise Sanford, and Rich
Bieser.
was a Local Union Trustee and delegate
to Painters’ District Council #14. She
began her career with DC 14 Local 273
as an apprentice in December of 1991 and
graduated to journeyperson in January
of 1995. She was an extremely talented
painter and very active fighting for
womens’ rights and supporting Women in
the Trades. Denise was one of the original
members of PDC #14 Womens Committee
that started in 2015 and continued to be
active in the group until the end. We truly
will miss this incredible woman.
We have active and retired members
throughtout PDC 14 Jurisdiction and
from various nearby states. We are very
active politically, supporting Pro-Labor
candidates from Chicago and surrounding
communities. Our meeting hall is at the
Berwyn Eagles Aerie #2125 at 6309 W.
26th Street, Berwyn, Illinois 60402.
You can follow pro-Union news on our
Facebook page Chicagoland Area Painters
Local 273.
DC14 NEWS 21Chicago Young Lions’ Annual Food Drive
Jump Starts N E W C O R E Food Pantry
for DC14 Members
This year the Young Lions had their 9th Annual food to the whole which makes us stronger in solidarity. The
drive. This drive was extra special because instead of cooperative Young Lions/CORE Annual Food Drive was
donating the food to another shelter we decided to start able to raise an astounding 7,390 items this year!
our own DC14 Food Pantry. None of this would have
All associated bragging rights and possession of the
been possible without the extraordinary support and
Golden Can trophy throughout 2022 belongs to Local
donations from the district council, our locals and the
147’s members with their 2,349 item contribution to
overall membership. Every year has its unique challenges
this year’s overall count!
but coming off another stressful year dealing with a
global pandemic and dramatic supply chain issues In Solidarity,
affecting everything from cat food to automobiles, it is Helen Chung
heartening to know we have accomplished something
meaningful for our members who need it most.
The NEW FOOD PANTRY is OPENING April 13th at the
district council and is available to all District Council 14
members. Our goal was to provide nutritional assistance
throughout the year and potentially alleviate a decision
between a necessary food bill and the ability to enroll a
child in a program to help shape their future. The pantry
will be operating by appointment only on the 2nd and
4th Wednesday of every month. You only need to be a
member of PDC14 to participate.
An enormous thank you goes out to everyone who went
beyond themselves to help their fellow brothers and
sisters with any kind of donation. It is this commitment
To schedule
your appointment,
please contact
Helen Chung:
HelenChung@PDC14.com
(312) 421-0046
22NEW MATERNITY
BENEFIT 2022
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
PAINTERS AND
TAPERS UPCOMING
VOLUNTARY
DRUG TESTING PAINTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL #14 HAS
ADOPTED THE NEW PAID MATERNITY
Painters District Council 14, in agreement
LEAVE PROGRAM/BENEFITS
with the Finishing Contractors Association
of Chicago (FCA), has established a
voluntary drug and alcohol testing program.
The program shall be open to all painting BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEEES PURSUANT TO
and taping members of Painters District LMCI MATERNITY LEAVE PROGRAM.
Council 14. The member will incur no cost.
The testing period will run from June 1, 2022 LMCI has approved funding for a maternity leave
thru August 31, 2022. program to be administered by local health and welfare
funds. The program creates a benefit for 6-weeks of
Members may voluntarily submit themselves paid leave for all working participants who give birth.
for testing and, if they test negative for
If the participant gives birth by caesarean section, the
alcohol or drugs, be issued a “drug-free”
paid leave may be extended to 8 weeks. Further, if a
card. This card will be valid for a period of
participant is certified by their health care provider
two years from the date of issued. Persons
as being unable to work during their pregnancy, they
who do not pass the drug and alcohol test
may receive up to 6 months of paid leave prior to
will not be eligible to test again for a sixty-
day period. Any re-test shall be at the giving birth.
member’s own expense.
The weekly benefit amount is based on two-thirds (2/3)
Employers may request persons holding drug of the participant’s regular
free cards and request a list of members with weekly pay, up to a
drug free cards from the union to assure a maximum of $800 per
drug free workplace. It is strongly suggested week.
to do the voluntary drug testing to open up
more employment opportunities for you. For more information,
reach out to the our
Check your mail as more information welfare administrator
will follow. Any questions, please contact Zenith International .
Business Representative Andrew Perch.
312-421-0046 x184 THANK YOU PDC14 AND THE IUPAT.
DC14 NEWS 23ELIGIBLE PAINTERS AND TAPERS BENEFITS
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If you are a new participant or you
have not set up an account: Click on
the Register button and fill in the
information requested.
Participant Edge is a convenient online Forgot Your Password?
resources portal, specifically customized If you forgot your Username or
Password: Follow the link "Forgot
to provide you the tools needed to view Password?" and fill In the information
and manage Plan(s) information. requested.
INFORMATION ACCESS
Preference Selections
Easily access the site online through Select between Plans (if applicable),
1 the secure Participant Edge URL: and toggle between English and
Spanish depending on your language
EDGE.ZENITH-AMERICAN.COM preference.
Follow the login link found on the
2 Zenith American Solutions website:
ZENITH-AMERICAN.COM
Download Participant Edge
3 Mobile Application:
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LOGIN TO VIEW:
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1
Fund(s)
Participant and Dependent
2 Demographics
Eligibility and Beneficiary
3 Information
Work History and Pension
4
Credits by Year
MOBILE
Pension Information APPLICATION
5
Participants can access the site 24/7/365 using a
Documents and Links to Plan computer, tablet, or smartphone, or via the
6 Vendors Participant Edge mobile application
Same Username and Password as Participant
Edge Portal
Secure access to the same Information as web
24/7/365
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DC14 NEWS 25ELIGIBLE GLAZIERS BENEFITS
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you the tools needed to view and manage If you forgot your Username or
Password: Follow the link "Forgot
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requested.
INFORMATION ACCESS
Easily access I-site online through the
1 secure URL:
Registered?
Input your username and password
and select "Login"
https://www.glaziers27.org/
Select "Membership Benefits Login"
2 on the upper right-hand screen.
You will then be redirected to the
secure Membership Portal to login.
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1 by Fund(s)
Participant and
2 Dependent Demographics
Eligibility and Beneficiary
3 Information
Documents and Links
4 to Plan Vendors
Download Reports as PDFs
5 (Work History Report, Etc.)
6 Work History
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complete your search.
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