Brothers and Sisters:
The IUEC Local 17 Children’s Christmas Party was held December 9th at the hall located at 3250 Euclid Ave. The Brothers and Sisters along with their children and grandchildren all had a great time as they were entertained by a magician and a visit from Santa. For photos of the day, visit the Local’s website, iueclocal17.org.
Apprentice class finals are scheduled for the week of December 11. Class will be out for about a month and then restart the week of January 15, 2024 with an orientation class. RC classes for those apprentices remaining in the program are yet to be determined.
Currently, there are 55 apprentices working in the Local. Of those 45 will be in the NEIEP program after this semester. Five of the current apprentices in the program will be test eligible after the Fall semester and five others will be still working on their six-month New Hire units.
Rick Myers will be once again running the Mechanics Review class for those preparing for the test. Currently he is expecting to start the class the same week as the 2024 Spring semester.
There are two mechanics that must complete their Continuing Education units prior to January 1, 2024 to be eligible for their New Year raise. Any mechanic who is interested in the NEIEP continuing eduction options can list the website at neiep.org, log in and signup for a class offering. NEIEP will also pay the mechanic for eight hours at their Local rate. This is a great opportunity to see what NEIEP has to offer as well as expand your knowledge in the trade.
Schindler still has the majority of the work in the Local but, the other signatories are holding their own and booking more work. IUEC Local 17 currently has a total of 213 members (mechanics, assistant mechanics, apprentices and probationaries) working and twenty transients for a total of 233 constructors working in the jurisdiction. This is the highest number in almost 15 years.
If you had a change in your family status (married, divorced, new child, etc.) take a few minutes to contact Business Manger John Driscoll Jr at 216-431-8088 or email him at JEDriscoll@iueclocal17 with any questions as how to update your information.
It is also important to call the hall when changing jobs or starting jobs that will last three days or more. This is a Local and International by-law.
The January Special Called meeting for the installation of officers is a mandatory meeting. If you do not attend you will be fined by the Executive Board.
The Brothers and Sisters of IUEC Local 17 send their condolences to the families of Honored Retirees Jim Batteiger, Todd Keating and Wilbur Wilhelm.
As of this writing there are two mechanics on the bench.
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 17 