Welcome

The Chicago Painters Union has always focused on the quality of the work we provide, the training of our workforce and the wellbeing of our members and their families. We believe the time, the quality and hard work put into our industry should provide a fair and competitive wage, comprehensive healthcare and a respectable retirement for our members and those they provide for.

The Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago is responsible for training the industry’s most highly-skilled and safety-focused Journeyworkers for the Chicago area through:

FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING

(3) distinct programs, each aprox. (3) years in length

(1) day a week

Practical application

Hands-on experience

Computer/lab work

EMBEDDED FIELD EXPERIENCE

Contractor/company's specific training

(4) days a week - prevailing wage

On-the-job mentoring from veteran Journeypersons