We represent men and women in the United States and Canada who work in what is called the Finishing Trades – Industrial & Commercial Painting, Drywall Finishing, Sign & Display, Floor Covering Installation, and many more successful careers in the construction industry and public sector.
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When you are a part of a union, what you do for a living is more than just a job – it’s a career! As a union member, you receive training, benefits and a pension. There’s also an opportunity to earn a college degree in one of our programs as well. The best part is that you have a job while we train you, so you earn while you learn!
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Although a typical apprenticeship lasts three years if you have experience in a craft it can be much shorter.