Spotlight on Success: Cracker Plant

Dear Steve and Jerry, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight our Union Quality Champions throughout Shell Polymers Cracker Plant in Monaca, PA.  I am one of the Coatings Craft Quality Representatives (C.Q.R.) working at the site. The Quality Team strives to help the craft workers to get work done right the first time. […]

Spotlight on Success: Steven Abram

When asked how my career has impacted my life, I can’t help but think “what an understatement.” Because becoming an Industrial Painter with the IUPAT has not only changed my life, but the lives of those around me.  Some people know my story and others don’t. This opportunity was literally a second chance at life […]

IUPAT of Western PA Combined Funds Begins June 1st

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!