The Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors, Inc. (NCPFC) represents union painting and wall covering contractors. Our primary purpose is to represent and promote the best interests of our members in all areas of labor relations.
We also keep members informed about current business trends, provide a place for members to go for legislation and regulatory issues, and provide educational training programs for owners and their office personnel.
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Mission Statement:
To be the premier Painting Union Contractors Association optimizing relations between Labor and Management towards the positive growth of the finishing industry.
A Letter From The President:
Steve Thompson : President NCPFC, and Owner of Jerry Thompson and Son's Painting
The 2009 economy continues to be challenging. Even so, this has been a progressive fourth quarter for the Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors Association. At the recent NCPFC Annual Membership meeting on October 15, 2009 the members elected new directors and officers.
The 2009 – 2010 NCPFC Officers / Board of Directors:
Steve Thompson-President (Jerry Thompson & Son’s), John Silva-1st Vice President (Allied Painters), John Houston-2nd Vice President (Giampolini & Co.), Dennis Darby-Treasurer (A&B Painting), Craig Ruybalid-Secretary (Pyramid Painting), Victor Volhontseff-Sgt at Arms (Monticelli Painting), Alan Bjerke-Past President (George E. Masker), Charles Del Monte-Director (Redwood Painting), Marian Bourboulis-Director (City Painting Co.), Jody Chahine-Director (Romano’s Painting), Bert Valdez-Director (A&B Painting), Jim Koreen-Director (Koreen Bros.), Alicia Lew-Russell-Alternate Director (Monticelli Painting), Rick Ohlund-Alternate Director (C & O Painting), Dan Thomas-Alternate Director ( F.D. Thomas).
For the first time ever James Williams-General President, IUPAT invited NCPFC contractors to attend a “Contractor Day” to give us an understanding of how they make changes to the International Constitution. It was very informative and we will be seeing some changes in the DC 16 bylaws next year. Representing NCPFC were Mike Mengarelli (Russell Hinton, Co.), Marian Bourboulis (City Painting Co.), Jim Koreen (Koreen Bros.), John Silva (Allied Painters) and Executive Director John Kusper.
The Journeyman and Apprenticeship Training Trust Fund had a dinner and ceremony for graduating apprentices at Scotts in Jack London Square in Oakland. There were over 400 contractors, apprentices and guests in attendance. We had 77 Painters graduate this year.
In November Charles Del Monte, Craig Ruybalid, Marian Bourboulis, Jim Koreen, Alan Bjerke, Mike Mullins, John Kusper and I attended the LMCI Finishing Industries Forum in Las Vegas. This conference is attended by hundreds of labor and management representatives from across the country. It is an opportunity to hear new ideas and possible
solutions to the many problems confronting the industry during these difficult economic times.
Board of Director Meetings: The NCPFC Board of Directors invites all interested contractors to attend its monthly meeting. Normally the Board meets at the NCPFC offices in Emeryville at 3:30pm on the third Thursday of every month. Interested contractors should check with the Association's office for specific details and to confirm attendance.
Did You Know…?
The Association receives many calls regarding employee relations and the application or interpretation of the CBA with DC16. Do not hesitate to contact us for assistance since the Association’s primary purposes is to represent and promote the best interests of our members.
We would like to hear from you:
The Association has in the past provided to its membership a variety of seminars such as sexual harassment, OSHA compliance, sales & marketing and workers compensation. In order to assist the membership in staying up to date and informed the Association will continue to provide such educational seminars. However, the Association would also appreciate suggestions on subjects of mutual benefit from any contractor. Don’t hesitate to contact us.
contact us
Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors, Inc.
5677 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 428-9486 * Fax (510)
428-9489
Executive Director: John J. Kusper, Jr.
webmasters: balister42@gmail.com