From quick access to a safety consultant and reimbursement for hazardous waste disposal to a chance to golf with your fellow contractors and an open line of communication with the union—PDF exists to serve St. Louis area union painting, wallcovering and drywall taping contractors.
The Painting and Decorating Foundation was founded as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization in 1974 to contribute to the advancement of the painting, drywall and wallcovering industry in the St. Louis area.
Through PDF members have access to:
PDF is managed by a salaried executive director reporting to the Board of Trustees comprised of PDF contractors. The PDF office is located at 1605 Fairview Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132. Normal office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Phone number is 314/427-1114.
Funding comes primarily from hourly contributions based on employee hours worked by PDF members.
As provided in the trust agreement between the St. Louis Chapter #2 of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and Painters District Council #2, contractors have signed agreements to contribute an hourly rate to the Foundation fund. The trust agreement provides for six contractor trustees.
The function of the Board of Trustees is to establish and review major policy and plans of the PDF. Board members have specific legal and fiscal responsibilities to you the members of PDF. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of PDF, a responsibility recognized by Federal and State laws, which hold the Board responsible for financial integrity and employee conduct.
From quick access to a safety consultant and reimbursement for hazardous waste disposal to a chance to golf with your fellow contractors and an open line of communication with the union - PDF exists to serve St. Louis area union painting, wallcovering and drywall taping contractors.