District Council 35, based in Lowell, MA, represents around 4000 members across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Affiliated with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades AFL-CIO, DC 35 encompasses various trades such as construction industry painters, wallcoverers, glaziers, and more.
The organization is dedicated to advancing the interests of its members through collective bargaining, worker advocacy, and safety-focused training programs. Additionally, DC 35 provides a range of resources including scholarships, mental health support, substance abuse assistance, union benefits, and regular news updates to its members.