Member Spotlight: Yianni Smallis
Becoming a bridge and industrial painter with Local 6 changed Yianni Smallis’ life. Before joining the union, he worked at the airport and at FedEx,
Industrial Painters
Commercial Painters
Wallcoverers
Drywall Finishers
Architectural Glass and Metal Installers
Glaziers
District Council 57 is an organization of over 2,500 members in Western Pennsylvania. We were formed in 1999 when Local Unions #6, #409, #530, #751, #2006, #479, #549, and #1968 with over 100 years of existence were combined into one council.
Our goal is to represent all of the individuals who wish to work at our trades in Western PA, and to help them achieve a career with good wages, benefits, safety, and dignity in the workplace. Our staff and members partner with local contractors to bring you the best possible painting, wallcovering, drywall finishing, and installation services.
We are open from 7 AM – 3 PM Monday through Friday.
Becoming a bridge and industrial painter with Local 6 changed Yianni Smallis’ life. Before joining the union, he worked at the airport and at FedEx,
Congrats to Art Aivaliotis, Chairman of Avalotis Corporation, for receiving his 50-year membership pin. Art has been a stalwart partner of DC 57, employing our
2026 meeting schedule:
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December TBD
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
101 Ewing Road
Carnegie, PA
Ray Maioli
412-508-3594
rmaioli@iupatdc57.org
2026 meeting schedule:
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
The Castle Pub
122 N. Center Street
Ebensburg, PA
Brandon Venslosky
814-931-3490
bvenslosky@iupatdc57.org
2026 meeting schedule:
January 27
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December TBD
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
101 Ewing Road, Carnegie, PA
Ron Buechel
412-600-9852
rbuechel@iupatdc57.org
2026 meeting schedule:
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 18
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 28
October 26
November 23
December TBD
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
Electricians Local 712
217 Sassafras Lane
Beaver, PA
Steve Olash
412-660-9137
solash@iupatdc57.o
2026 meeting schedule:
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 24
October 22
November TBD
December TBD
Meeting time:
4:30 PM
Meeting location:
2800 W. 21st Street
Erie, PA 16506
Jerry Ferilla
814-983-2101
jferilla@iupatdc57.org
2026 meeting schedule:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December TBD
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
101 Ewing Road
Carnegie, PA
Dave Lovelace
412-760-0994
dlovelace@iupatdc57.org
2025 meeting schedule:
October 7
November 11
December 9
Meeting time:
7:00 PM
Meeting location:
Sunflower Club
Erie, PA
2025 meeting schedule:
October 13
November 10
December 2
Meeting time:
5:00 PM
Meeting location:
101 Ewing Road
Carnegie, PA
Terry Manuel Jr.
412-328-3077
tmanuel@iupatdc57.or
Our members were happy to help Pittsburgh redd up for the NFL draft and beyond! Conomos and DC 57 members painted the trestle leading into
Painters in Local 6, Local 409, and Local 530 voted to ratifiy a contract that included competitive wages and a first-ever parking reimbursement provision. Strong
Brothers and Sisters, As you may have heard, we are officially leaving BeneSys, the company that handles our healthcare and benefits. After years of work
The negotiating committee has reached a tentative agreement with our signatory painting contractors. We urge all members in good standing that work under the areawide painting agreement to attend this very important meeting and to vote on the proposed contract. The contents of your collective bargaining agreement affect your wages, working conditions and your future.
A ratification vote (contract vote) will take place on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:00PM sharp at the following locations:
Local 6 – District Council 57, 101 Ewing Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106
Local 530 – Electricians Local 712 Hall, 217 Sassafras Ln, Beaver, PA 15009
Local 409 –The Castle Pub, 122 N Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Please contact your business reps with any questions.
The negotiating committee has reached a tentative agreement with our signatory drywall contractors. We urge all members in good standing to attend this very important meeting and to vote on the proposed contract. The contents of your collective bargaining agreement affect your wages, working conditions and your future.
A ratification vote will take place on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00PM at the following locations:
Local 2006 – District Council 57, 101 Ewing Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106
Local 530 – Electricians Local 712 Hall, 217 Sassafras Ln, Beaver, PA 15009
Local 409 –The Castle Pub, 122 N Center St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Please contact your business reps with any questions.
We are extremely excited to announce that our new third party benefits administrator, the IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined Funds, begins handling our healthcare and benefits funds on Monday, June 1st.
This switch promises easier access to your healthcare, WRA, and annuity funds. The Combined Funds’ experienced staff will handle all of your benefits matters starting 6/1/2026. You may reach them at (412) 276-6740, by email at Benefits@iupatdc57fund.org, or by mail at:
IUPAT of Western Pennsylvania Combined Funds
101 Ewing Rd
Carnegie, PA 15106
Please reach out to your service representative with any issues, and welcome to a new era of benefits administration!