Helping people and communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas earn a middle class living. #unionmovement #DC21 Representing over 4,500 members in the finishing trades as Painters, Drywall Finishers, Wall Coverers, Glaziers, Glass Workers and Toll Collectors. THE OBJECTS OF IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 21 ARE TO ORGANIZE THE UNORGANIZED, TO ESTABLISH CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE BODIES HAVING JURISDICTION IN ALL MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO THE INTERNATIONAL UNION'S JURISDICTION; TO BRING ABOUT HARMONY AND UNITY BETWEEN LOCAL UNIONS; TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM RATE OF WAGES IN THE DISTRICT; TO ENFORCE A CODE OF WORKING RULES GOVERNING HOURS, WAGES, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO CREATE A MARKETPLACE IN WHICH AN ATMOSPHERE OF LABOR/MANAGEMENT COOPERATION WILL ENHANCE PROSPERITY TO UNION EMPLOYERS WHILE, AT THE SAME TIME, INSURING JOB SECURITY, SAFETY, TRAINING AND EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR OUR MEMBERS.