We are constantly working to expand opportunities in training for our members, and striving to organize. However, it is also important to remember and remind our fellow union members of the benefits of being in the IUPAT.
As a member, you are eligible for benefits through our partnership with Union Plus.
Should you need assistance with your medical reimbursement, sending claims, general insurance information, please contact Southern Painters Health & Welfare Fund directly.
Southern Benefit Administrators (SBA)
Call: 1-800-831-4914
Website:
For information on retirement with IUPAT please contact the IUPAT pension department by using the link below. Here you can apply for a pension, calculate your benefits, plan your retirement and much more.
If you would like to know more about the IUPAT in the United States and Canada, please visit the link below.
S. Frank “Bud” Raftery
IUPAT Member 1935–1986
General President March 1965–June 1984
At the 25th General Convention held in Washington, D.C., in August 1984, a resolution was passed, creating the S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Fund in honor of his service to the International Union, his accomplishments and his progressive thinking.
At the 27th General Convention held in Washington, D.C., in August 1994, then General President A. L. “Mike” Monroe and the General Executive Board, who strongly believed in the principles for which the scholarship was created, passed another resolution to increase the S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship Fund to $20,000.00, allowing for 10 scholarships of $2,000 annually.
All sons, daughters, and legal dependants of IUPAT members in good standing are eligible to apply for this scholarship award.
All applicants must submit an essay, not less than 1,000 or more than 2,000 words, on an essay topic chosen by the IUPAT Scholarship Committee.
The deadline for applicant submissions is May 31, 2023 and the winners of both scholarship awards will be announced in the month of June 2023.
A.L. “Mike” Monroe/Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship
At the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades’ convention in 1999, the A.L. “Mike” Monroe/Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship was introduced and ratified into the union constitution. This groundbreaking program was created to offer student athletes the opportunity to pursue their athletic ambitions while earning an advanced educational degree at the academic institution of their choosing.
The namesakes of this new scholarship program were both accomplished boxers as teenagers. In fact, Williams was elected into the Pennsylvania State Boxing Hall of Fame as well as being an avid football player. Yet, despite their athletic talent, neither man had the resources to attend college and instead joined the trades at a young age. This scholarship, named in their honor, will give IUPAT members’ sons and daughters the chance for the education they never attained.
All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
The award is contingent upon the student enrolling in the school of their choice within one year of the award date or the award is forfeited.
Click on the application link below to learn more about this scholarship and how to apply.
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