As this is being written, IUEC Local 17 is preparing to participate in the 2024 Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Softball Tournament. The last two years coaches Rich and Todd Kemp have worked our team into advancing past the first night of play. For results of how the Elevator Constructors faired in this years edition of the tournament, go to the Local’s website, iueclocal17.org, for photos and highlights.
The November 8 and December 13, 2024 and January 10, 2025 meetings are Special Called Meetings for the nomination, election and installation of officers. All members are expected to attend unless otherwise exempt per Local 17 By-Laws. Exemptions must be called into the hall at 216-431-8088 or by contacting Business Manager John Driscoll Jr at JEDriscoll@iueclocal17.org. Members not in attendance will be fined.
Apprentice pay increases go into effect the first pay period after September 1. All of the Local 17 signatories have been notified by the Union as to what the correct rate must be for each of their represented apprentice employees. If there is a discrepancy or a question, contact John at the hall.
Remember to call the hall when changing or starting a job lasting more than three days. Also call when you have a change in familial status such as getting married or divorced, birth of a child or a change of address.
A list of IUEC Local 17 signatories is at the bottom of this article. If you see a company working in the area and suspect they are not a signatory, call John at the hall with the location and any information about the job you can offer. This extends to all the trades in the Cleveland area to keep our work our work and not allow non-signatories to lower the standard we as skilled tradespeople provide for our customers.
The foundation of good union organizing is communicating what the organized trades have to offer versus the non-organized companies. Subjects like wages and benefits get the ear of the potential new member but, building skills which offer better opportunities can drive that worker to sign on as an apprentice.
Every tradesperson is an organizer. Every Local has a message about what they do and what is and should be expected by and from a potential member. Learn and understand this message and be prepared to talk about what your trade has to offer to a potential new Brother or Sister.
With work this good in our area, now is the time to grow our numbers.
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 17 