An IUPAT District Council’s Gateway program can address an urgent priority of the International
Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and the International Finishing Trades Institute (iFTI):
to grow and diversify union membership. IUPAT Gateway programs are structured classes that address workers’ potential barriers to entry, safety, and success in the finishing trades. The IUPAT Gateway Program Workbook is a resource that will guide your team through building your Gateway program.
