Painters & Allied Trades District Council 7
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 is an affiliate of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), AFL-CIO, chartered on April 25th, 2003 at the State of Wisconsin. DC 7 represents approximately 2,400 members in the State of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula and has over 180 signatory contractors. Our members are employed by PPG Industries, Derse Inc., all of the major glazing, painting & decorating and drywall taping & finishing contractors in the greater Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Racine & Fox Valley areas. In addition, Miller Brewing Company, the Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee Hilton Hotel, Milwaukee Public Museum, the City of Madison & Milwaukee, Counties of Milwaukee & Dane, the State of Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District, Milwaukee Public Schools, and a number of other entities also employ our members.
Lobbying Interests:
Workforce Development, Apprenticeship, Worker safety, Unemployment.
Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7 is an affiliate of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), AFL-CIO, chartered on April 25th, 2003 at the State of Wisconsin. DC 7 represents approximately 2,400 members in the State of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula and has over 180 signatory contractors. Our members are employed by PPG Industries, Derse Inc., all of the major glazing, painting & decorating and drywall taping & finishing contractors in the greater Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Racine & Fox Valley areas. In addition, Miller Brewing Company, the Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee Hilton Hotel, Milwaukee Public Museum, the City of Madison & Milwaukee, Counties of Milwaukee & Dane, the State of Wisconsin, Racine Unified School District, Milwaukee Public Schools, and a number of other entities also employ our members.
Lobbying Interests:
Workforce Development, Apprenticeship, Worker safety, Unemployment.
Contact
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Andy Buck
S68W22665 NATIONAL AVE PO BOX 189
BIG BEND, WI 53103
(920) 602-3688 x_____
ANDY@IUPATDC7.COM
http://www.iupatdc7.com
S68W22665 NATIONAL AVE PO BOX 189
BIG BEND, WI 53103
(920) 602-3688 x_____
ANDY@IUPATDC7.COM
http://www.iupatdc7.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF MEHRHOFF | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 4/7/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andy T Buck | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 4/18/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship programs
Scope Statement
SS 080_22
4/7/2025
First Communication Date
4/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship programs
Scope Statement
SS 080_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date4/7/2025
First Communication Date
4/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $2,547.96 |
Total $2,547.96 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 12.00 |
Total 12.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 4.00 |
Total 4.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 90% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 88% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.