Glaziers Pride

06/26/2026

Thoughts on this glass upgrade?

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

When people think about union contractors, they usually picture massive, faceless corporations or global conglomerates sitting across a boardroom table. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
The reality of the landscape is that out of the 1,400+ contractors who actively partner with the union, the vast majority are local, family-owned businesses. These are smaller operations run by people who live in our communities, know their crews by name, and take pride in the work they put out.
They don't choose to sign a union agreement because they have to—they do it because it’s smart business. They know that to win bid packages on complex architectural projects and high-value commercial builds, they need an elite, highly skilled workforce that can deliver flawless precision on day one.
At the same time, these business owners fundamentally understand that taking care of their people isn't an expense; it’s an investment. By providing a top-tier package with elite healthcare, a secure retirement, and a fair living wage, they build an unrivaled level of field loyalty and quality. It’s a win-win partnership that proves you can build a highly profitable business while doing right by the hands that build your dream.
💬 Let’s hear it from the field: How many of you work for one of these local, family-owned union shops? Let’s give some credit to the good contractors who know the true value of a skilled craftsman—drop their names or show some love below! 👇

06/26/2026

Good Morning!
Check in from whatever city you are in!

06/25/2026

They literally do not build them like this anymore. 📼🛠️
This vintage green DeWalt radial arm saw is an absolute tank from an entirely different era of manufacturing. Take a close look at that classic, old-school font cast right into the iron—that's a telltale signature of mid-century American craftsmanship.
Despite being a piece of machinery that likely rolled off the line decades ago, you flip the switch today and it hums to life with more power and smoother precision than half the plastic, battery-powered gear hitting store shelves right now. It’s a testament to a time when tools weren't built to be thrown away after a few seasons; they were built of solid cast iron to survive generations of hard labor on the job site.
When a tool outlasts the shop it was bought for and still runs flawless, you don’t replace it—you respect it.
💬 Let’s hear it from the shop crews: What’s the oldest, heavy-duty piece of machinery still running daily in your shop? Do you still trust these classic radial arm saws, or have you fully moved on to modern sliders? Drop your vintage tool flex below! 👇

06/25/2026

Listen to Matt Trzaska on why he joined the glaziers union and the memories and bonds he’s made over the years. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

06/25/2026

Working on a design for all you glaziers who like to bike: I’ll send the completed sticker free with any order upon request. What do I think so far? Should I add something?

06/25/2026

1. Complacency kills. The moment you lose respect for the weight of the glass or the height of the drop is the moment you get hurt.
2 Never assume the guy before you did it right. Check your openings, verify your embeds, and trust your own tape measure.
3: The best tool you have is your reputation. In this trade, your name and your work ethic follow you to every single job site