Brothers and Sisters:
The apprentice application process for IUEC Local 17 is currently open. Those interested in applying to the Local need to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The applications are being taken by the National Elevator Industry Educational Program through their website neiep.org. Applications opened April 1 and will continue until 350 slots are filled. Good luck to all those applying to the best Local in the best trade in the trades.
The Local 17 Retiree’s Dinner will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at Harry’s Steak House, 5664 Brecksville Road, Independence. The bar opens at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:30. Reservations must be returned to the hall as soon as possible.
Photos of IUEC Local 17 at the 2024 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade are available on the Local’s website, iueclocal17.org.
It is the responsibility of the apprentices to keep the classroom space clean.
Those members who did not turn in vacation time or did not take all of their time will be receiving an invitation to attend a future Executive Board meeting. This will give them the opportunity to provide proof of their compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Constitution and By-Laws of the Local.
For those members who were fined for non-attendance at the Special Called Meetings in November, December and January and have proper reason for their absence, contact Business Manager John Driscoll Jr at the hall at 216-431-8088 or email him at JEDriscoll@iueclocal17.org.
For apprentices who are put out as temporary mechanics, the process is spelled out in the CBA under Article X, paragraph 4. The company and Business Manager must agree to allow the member to be advanced as a temporary mechanic and the ™ must call the hall to confirm they have been cleared and when they are returned to apprentice status.
IUEC General President Frank Christensen recently sent a letter to all Locals regarding separate lifeline anchor points. The Local offices of Otis, Schindler and TKElevator are in agreement with the letter and are currently working towards compliance. If you have any questions regarding lifelines and anchor points on a job, send photos to the hall.
Below this article is a list of IUEC Local 17 signatory companies. If you see a company working at a job and have a question as to whether they are an International signatory working in the area, contact John at the hall at the number above.
The Brothers and Sisters of IUEC Local 17 send their condolences to the family of Honorary Retired Brother Jim Ogg who passed away February 16.
As of this writing there is one probationary apprentice on the bench.
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