Welcome to the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades
District Council 17
The IUPAT represents all workers eligible for membership, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender or sexual orientation. IUPAT District Council 17 and her Local Union Canadian Prairie Predecessors have represented painters, glaziers, drywall finishers, floor coverers, fire proofers, hazardous workers and other allied trades for over 100 years.
District Council 17 is comprised of Locals 177, 739 and 1960. The jurisdiction of District Council 17 includes the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba; the District of MacKenzie, NWT and Nunavut, an area of 4,802,515 square KMs, or about half the size of all of Europe.
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Our Team
Get to know the leaders, delegates, and executive board members elected to represent you. Our team is dedicated to advocating for members, upholding Union values, and building a stronger future for all within District Council 17.
Training
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DC17 encompasses a proud legacy of skilled trades representation across the Canadian Prairies. IUPAT Local 177, formed in 1993 through the merger of Local 583 (Calgary Painters, established 1906), Local 1016 (Edmonton Painters and Glaziers, established 1904), and Local 1725 (Calgary Glaziers, established 1950), has served Alberta's painters and allied trades for over a century.
In Manitoba, Local 739 has represented workers since 1902, merging with Local 1996 (SK) in 1996 while Local 1960, which represents vehicle workers at Maxim Truck & Trailer in Regina, maintains its own governance.
Together, these locals advocate for the rights and interests of painters, glaziers, glassworkers, floor coverers, hazardous workers, sign workers, and allied trades across the region.
Shauntelle Hollett
Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer DC17
80
Business Partnerships
1000+
Represented Tradespeople
1887
Year of Establishment
Real Stories.
Real Solidarity.
A Members Perspective.
CBE Glazing Shop Steward: Nicholas Harder
“Unity is our strength.”
With these words, Nicholas delivered a powerful message to the Calgary Board of Education - one that reflects the core values of our Union.
Nicholas spoke not only on behalf of himself, but for every member who contributes skill, pride, and commitment to building stronger communities. His perspective is a reminder that our greatest strength comes from standing together, supporting one another, and advocating for fairness and respect on the job.
We are proud of Nicholas, proud of his leadership, and proud of the work our members do every day. His voice reflects the solidarity that drives us forward.