Union Printing in Queens, NY — Where Values Meet Craftsmanship
When your printed materials carry the union bug, they carry something bigger: a statement of ethics, integrity, and local pride.
At Innovation Printing & Promotions, we’ve been a proud union shop for over 30 years. That’s not just a fact. It’s a philosophy. We believe in fair wages, skilled labor, and keeping jobs right here in New York City. And if you're in a campaign office, a nonprofit, a school, or a labor organization, we believe you're probably looking for the same.
So... What Does It Mean to Be a Union Printer?
It means we do things the right way, even when it’s not the easy way.
It means your job is handled by professionals who care deeply about the quality of their work—because they’ve earned the right to. At our Queens facility, everything is produced in-house by a skilled team that’s represented collectively by three major union affiliations.
These include the Amalgamated Lithographers of America - Local 1 X1102, Printing, Packaging, Production Workers of America - 503L, and the Allied Printing Trades Council 95, each playing a part in ensuring your materials are crafted with integrity, from press to bindery to delivery.
No fluff. Just honest union work from people who know the trade and believe in what you're printing.
“Do I Really Need a Union Bug?”
If you're running a political campaign, the answer is often yes. It’s necessary.
More and more organizations are choosing union printers because it says something powerful about your brand:
- You value people.
- You support fair labor.
- You invest in your community.
And when you're speaking to a values-driven audience, whether it's donors, voters, members, or employee, those things matter.
What We Print
Not everything needs a union bug, but it’s nice to know you can get one when it counts. Here’s a glimpse at what we produce:
- Campaign materials: signs, palm cards, brochures
- Union and nonprofit outreach kits
- Embroidered and screen-printed apparel and shirts
- Event banners, table throws, and signage
- Stationery, envelopes, and more
- Packaging materials, boxes, and poly bags
Want to talk through your project? We’re just a quick call away.
“We’re Local. We’re Union. We’re Ready When You Are.”
Based in Ozone Park, Queens, we serve all five boroughs of New York City and beyond. Our clients range from city agencies and school districts to national campaigns and grassroots causes.
Our customers count on us for quick turnarounds, expert guidance, and union-certified quality they can stand behind.
Let's Get to Work
No long forms. No call center runaround. Just real people doing real union printing, real good, real fast.
Prefer to talk it through? Contact Our Team
Union Printing FAQs: Innovation Printing & Promotions, Queens, NY
What does it mean to use a union printer?
When you print with a union shop, you’re choosing to support fair wages, skilled craftsmanship, and ethical labor practices. Every job produced at Innovation Printing & Promotions is made by trained professionals who take pride in their work. It’s not just printing. It’s a statement of solidarity, integrity, and local commitment. Our union printing in Queens, NY reflects those same values with every project we produce.
Do political campaigns need to print with a union shop?
Many political campaigns, especially those affiliated with organized labor or progressive causes, use a union bug on all printed materials. It signals your commitment to supporting workers and helps you build trust with values-driven voters, donors, and volunteers.
What is a union bug, and why does it matter?
A “union bug” is a small emblem printed on your materials that shows your project was produced by a certified union shop. It’s proof that your printing was done by workers who receive fair pay and benefits, work under safe conditions, and are part of an organized trade. For campaigns, nonprofits, and public institutions, that little bug says a lot about your values. That’s why union printing in Queens, NY continues to be the trusted choice for those who care about where and how their materials are made.
What kinds of products can include a union bug?
Nearly everything we print can carry the union label, including:
- Campaign palm cards, flyers, and mailers
- Yard signs, posters, and banners
- Stationery, envelopes, and business cards
- Union member handbooks and newsletters
- Table throws and signage
- Screen-printed and embroidered apparel
Any of our products can be printed with a union bug. If you’d like to learn more about this option, just ask.
Who are you affiliated with?
Our shop is proudly represented by three major unions:
- Allied Printing Trades Council – 95
- Amalgamated Lithographers of America – Local 1 X1102
- Printing, Packaging, Production Workers of America – 503L
These licenses ensure our work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and fairness at every stage, from prepress to delivery.
Can non-union clients still order from you?
Absolutely. You don’t have to be part of a union to work with us. Many small businesses, schools, and nonprofits choose us because they appreciate our quality, our reliability, and our ethics. Whether you need the union bug or not, you’ll always get expert printing done locally in Queens, NY.
Why choose Innovation Printing & Promotions for union printing in Queens, NY?
We’re more than printers. We’re partners. We combine decades of experience with a belief in doing things the right way: locally, responsibly, and with pride. When your materials carry our union bug, they carry the weight of honest work and shared values. For dependable, high-quality union printing in Queens, NY, choose Innovation Printing & Promotions, where every job is printed with purpose and pride.
