IUPAT District Council 35
John Drinkwater is an experienced professional in government affairs and workforce development, currently serving as the Director of Government Affairs for IUPAT District Council 35 since January 2023. Previously, John held the position of Lowell City Councilor At-Large from January 2020 to January 2024 and worked for the Massachusetts AFL-CIO for over 16 years in various roles including Senior Workforce Development Specialist and Legislative Director. John's educational background includes a Master's degree in Regional Economic & Social Development and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, along with an Executive Leadership Certificate from the Harvard Trade Union Program.
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IUPAT District Council 35
District Council 35 is an organization of approximately 4000 members in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. We are affiliated with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO. Our members include: •Construction industry painters, wallcoverers, glaziers, and drywall finishers •Residential painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and wallcoverers •Glassworkers •Sign painters and sign erectors •Institutional maintenance trades workers •Public employees District Council 35 is an aggressive and forward-thinking organization, committed to serving the interests of our members and those unrepresented workers who hope to join. The DC 35 membership has grown substantially in recent years, and we are determined to continue this trend to ensure that we maintain the best wages and benefits in our industries. Our mission is to represent our members for purposes of collective bargaining, to organize workers in a variety of occupations, and to advocate for workers and their families.