Author: IUEC Local 17 Website Administrator

February ’16 Labor Citizen

Bothers and sisters:
Congratulations to all apprentices who passed the Fall final exams. By the time this article goes to print, you should be starting the Spring semester class. Good luck to all of you moving forward in your education in this great trade. To the mechanics working with these apprentices: remember that these youngsters are looking to you to set good examples of what it means to be a union craftsman. Much of what you exhibit will be the foundation of their career. Set a good example today and our trade will be secure tomorrow.

The microprocessor based control class being taught by retired brother John Taylor started February 2nd and will continue until March 1. Taylor will then teach a class on solid state motor control starting the following week, March 8. If you are interested in the solid state motor control class, contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or through an email to TMoennich@iueclocal17.org.

Brother Rick Myers will be teaching the CPR class on February 15th and 22nd. Those signed up for the class should have been contacted by Tim for the date of the class you are scheduled to attend. If you have not, then be sure to contact him at the hall.

The International has advised employees of signatory companies in general and ThyssenKrupp in particular to not “activate, test or use wireless remote runs stations for any employer” due to safety concerns with interference from other sources. According to a letter from Assistant General President Jim Bender, these devices have not been proven to be safe due to interference from a variety of sources including lightning, cell phones and towers and remote garage door operators. Bender continued saying “until such time as these devices are proven to be safe, they will not be allowed where “technical development to obtain better quality, reliability and cost” intrudes on the safety of our members.” Bender, along with General Officers Frank Christensen and Larry McGann attended the December general meeting of IUEC Local 17.

If there are any questions or concerns about this, please contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or email him at TMoennich@iueclocal17.org for clarification.

The new IRS milage rate for business use of your personal car is 54 cents per mile. Please make sure your company is paying this correctly.

Please note that with the new year, there will be new amounts for zone pay charged when you work outside the primary. The percentages for each zone remain the same, only the dollar amount changes. If there is a question, contact Tim.

If you have had a recent change in address or marital status, please call the hall. Also, if you are on a job that will last three days or more, do not forget to call Tim with the location and who is on the job.

The Executive Board has instructed probationary apprentices to charge the company $2 per day for the business use of their personal phones. If the company will not pay, then leave them at home.

IUEC Local 38 (Salt Lake City) lost Brother Brian Sydall in an on the job accident November 30. Sydall was enroute to a job when he was killed in an automobile accident. He was a husband and father of four children.

The Bothers of IUEC Local 17 wish to extend condolences to the family of retired Brother Bob Lunt who passed away Christmas Day 2015.

As of this writing, the bench is clear.

Until nest month,

Work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.
Don
DKnapik@windstream.net

February ’16 Elevator Constructor

Brothers and sisters:

At the November meeting Local 17 was proud to host all three International General Officers: President Frank Christensen, Assistant President Jim Bender, Secretary Treasurer Larry McGann and Regional Vice President Ed Christensen.

Christensen led off by talking about the six members who lost their lives. “These where men who left home in the morning and didn’t come home that night. We (the members) need to make it about making it home rather than anything else.”

According the Christensen the International appointed three new regional safety directors and established a safety committee to investigate industry accidents and deaths. The International has been working with OSHA and the Department of Labor to gain access to job sites when there is an accident. The committee and its establishment has led to a better safety relationship with the signatory companies.

Over the last three years the General Officers have attended 40 local union meetings. They have also initiated regular meetings between NEIEP, Work Preservation, organizing, benefits and all divisions of the union. This was done because it is “important to hear what is going on in the union.”

However, everything was not rosy. According to Christensen, there was significant pushback by the companies over the union offering QEI training for its members and problems with different locals involving embezzlement and insolvency.

The recent announcement that the IUEC established a relationship with the Puerto Rican elevator union, Union Los Gladiadores, extended the reach of the International into the Caribbean. Christensen also talked about the outreach to the unions around the globe. He talked about how in Australia Kone and Otis attempted to deunionize until their employees stood up and the companies backed down and the attempts by the IBEW to organize elevator constructors in Italy. “The relationships we are building are important when, like during the New York lockout, companies try to bring in workers from outside the country to do our work. This makes it harder for them to do that.”

Assistant President Bender, from Local 19 (Seattle), handles many of the grievances at the International level. He told attendees about grievances he’s handled and the success the International had in many of them but admonished members to “ethically and honestly report your time and check off only the procedures you have done.” He related the story of a grievance involving a maintenance technician checking a box that grouped several tasks together and the companies attempt to fire him over it. “Only check off the work you’ve done.”

“When it comes to a grievance issue,” he continued “be honest with your business agent when it comes to the facts of your case. It will make it easier to grieve and win at a lower level.” He encouraged members to stick together on legitimate issues and said that it could have a positive effect on grievances and grievance settlement.

Finally, Secretary Treasurer Larry McGann announced that our pension plan has maintained its Green Zone status even through the economic downturn of 2008. As of now, the International has $6 billion in the retirement fund and is able to cover its obligations where many plans prior to 2008 invested in highly speculative instruments and got burned. “We purposely stayed away from volatile investments and came out in good shape.”

Hours equal money to the fund and the more hours the better it is for the fund as a whole.

Finally, in the last contract, the union was able to leverage the hours in the in the 401k and annuity as a way to prevent a lockout. “When our members have the financial resources to stand together, it makes it easier to negotiate what we want.”

Anyone who would like to submit a resolution for consideration at the 2016 General Convention, the deadline is April 12.

Until next month…
work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.

Don
DKnapik@windstream.net

January ’16 Labor Citizen

Brothers and sisters:

At the November meeting Local 17 was proud to host all three International General Officers: President Frank Christensen, Assistant President Jim Bender, Secretary Treasurer Larry McGann and Regional Vice President Ed Christensen.

Christensen led off by talking about the six members who lost their lives. “These where men who left home in the morning and didn’t come home that night. We (the members) need to make it about making it home rather than anything else.”

According the Christensen the International appointed three new regional safety directors and established a safety committee to investigate industry accidents and deaths. The International has been working with OSHA and the Department of Labor to gain access to job sites when there is an accident. The committee and its establishment has led to a better safety relationship with the signatory companies.

Over the last three years the General Officers have attended 40 local union meetings. They have also initiated regular meetings between NEIEP, Work Preservation, organizing, benefits and all divisions of the union. This was done because it is “important to hear what is going on in the union.”

However, everything was not rosy. According to Christensen, there was significant pushback by the companies over the union offering QEI training for its members and problems with different locals involving embezzlement and insolvency.

The recent announcement that the IUEC established a relationship with the Puerto Rican elevator union, Union Los Gladiadores, extended the reach of the International into the Caribbean. Christensen also talked about the outreach to the unions around the globe. He talked about how in Australia Kone and Otis attempted to deunionize until their employees stood up and the companies backed down and the attempts by the IBEW to organize elevator constructors in Italy. “The relationships we are building are important when, like during the New York lockout, companies try to bring in workers from outside the country to do our work. This makes it harder for them to do that.”

Assistant President Bender, from Local 19 (Seattle), handles many of the grievances at the International level. He told attendees about grievances he’s handled and the success the International had in many of them but admonished members to “ethically and honestly report your time and check off only the procedures you have done.” He related the story of a grievance involving a maintenance technician checking a box that grouped several tasks together and the companies attempt to fire him over it. “Only check off the work you’ve done.”

“When it comes to a grievance issue,” he continued “be honest with your business agent when it comes to the facts of your case. It will make it easier to grieve and win at a lower level.” He encouraged members to stick together on legitimate issues and said that it could have a positive effect on grievances and grievance settlement.

Finally, Secretary Treasurer Larry McGann announced that our pension plan has maintained its Green Zone status even through the economic downturn of 2008. As of now, the International has $6 billion in the retirement fund and is able to cover its obligations where many plans prior to 2008 invested in highly speculative instruments and got burned. “We purposely stayed away from volatile investments and came out in good shape.”

Hours equal money to the fund and the more hours the better it is for the fund as a whole.

Finally, in the last contract, the union was able to leverage the hours in the in the 401k and annuity as a way to prevent a lockout. “When our members have the financial resources to stand together, it makes it easier to negotiate what we want.”

It was also election night for the local. Congratulations to Brothers Ken Bowles who will be taking the spot vacated by Jim Goggin on the Executive Board, Lucas Jenke will be the new Conductor and Bill Yuhas who is taking over as the Entertainment Chairman for Mike Hogan. These and all the officers who ran uncontested were sworn in at the January mandatory meeting.

Anyone who would like to submit a resolution for consideration at the 2016 General Convention, the deadline is April 12. The 31st IUEC General Convention will be in Chicago the week of July 11 to 15.

IUEC Local 17 is offering three continuing education opportunities for its members. Instructor John Taylor will be teaching a microprocessor-based control class and solid state motor control class. These classes will cover all aspects of these ubiquitous systems. Rick Myers will also be teaching a two night CPR and First Aid class. If you are interested in any of these offerings, contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at the hall at 216-431-8088 or by email at TMoennich@iueclocal17.org.

As of this writing the bench is clear and there are 19 probationary apprentices on the rolls. Keep you eye here and on the Local’s website, iueclocal17.org, for updates on when the Local will be accepting applications for the next apprenticeship list.

January ’16 Elevator Constructor

Brothers and sisters:

Resolutions are an important part of the new year. They cause us to reflect on what was successful, where we fell short and offer an opportunity for positive change as we move forward. Reflecting on my 2015, personally this has been a very interesting year. My second daughter was married, I fulfilled a childhood dream by riding my bike from Cleveland to Cincinnati, accompanied my wife on a 50th birthday trip to Bar Harbor, Maine paid for by our children and I once again get to work with the best-of-the-best at NEIEP on another issue of Lift Magazine.

Most of my failings have come from inner issues manifesting themselves in ways that I prefer they had not. This is where I know that to become the person I am supposed to be I need to concentrate my efforts in the new year. My goal for my daily 7 to 3:30 is to make the equipment a little better for me and my coworker being there. I use that same yardstick in the work I do for the local, NEIEP and any of my personal dealings. Many times I meet the measure, occasionally I exceed it but more times than I care to admit I fall short… way short. It is the inner conflict of my perfectionist nature meeting the limitations placed on me.

Between this writing and the first of the year, I will be thinking very hard and long about these issues, making the changes I need to and how I intend living the last third of my life.

The January meeting, in addition to being a special called meeting for the installation of officers, will also feature the election of three delegates to the 31st IUEC General Convention. The three delegates will join Business Manager Tim Moennich in Chicago July 11 through the 15th as the issues effecting the industry are discussed and resolutions put forward by the locals are evaluated for inclusion in negotiating our next contract. The deadline to the International is April 12, 2016 for resolutions from the locals. If you have something you feel strongly about, write it down and send it to Tim for submission to the International.

Instructor John Taylor is readying two continuing education opportunities. The first offering is a microprocessor based control class followed by a class on solid state motor control. Instructor Rick Myers is instructing a CPR and first aid class for the interested constructor. For more information, contact Tim at TMoennich@iueclocal17.org or call the hall at 216-431-8088. Both educational opportunities are offered through NEIEP and Local 17.
Where are they working?

Joe Simcic and Lucas Jenke installing elevators at the Holiday Inn for Otis,

Jeff Ward and Nick Meyer doing a jack in Aurora for Thyssen,

Matt Pinchot and Andrea Rodrigues at American Greetings for Otis,

Ryan Todd working in Youngstown with Local 45 member Dave Carr for Schindler,

Gerard Szmerkovsky and Craig Nolty installing six cars at the Cleveland Clinic Avon for Otis,

Mike Miller and Matt Paige, at Crocker Park for Otis,

Drew Williams, Jim Ehrbar, Chris Scholle, Pat McCann and Rob Zadravec at Gateway Parking East for Thyssen,

John Patton and Tom Gombar doing a jack at Tri-C west for Kone,

John Goggin and Mike Hogan at Witon Manor doing full load tests for Schindler,

Neil Beechuck and Kevin Driscoll installing a car at Kent State University for Thyssen,

Joe Sumph and Local 45 member Frank Sano doing a mod in Oberlin for Schindler,

Bob Meyer and Matt Harden installing a hydro at PPG for Kone.
As of this writing the bench is empty.

The Brothers of Local 17 send their condolences to Brother Jim Sinclair whose mother passed away October 10th.

Until next month,

Work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.

Don
DKnapik@windstream.net

IUEC General Officers Visit Election Night

IUEC Local 17 Election Night 2015 featured a visit from International general officers Frank Christensen, Jim Bender and Larry McGann as well as Regional VP Ed Christensen.  The general officers talked about everything from the changes made at the International after the departure of former General President Dana Bringham and Assistant General President Jim Higgins to arbitrations, pension, benefits and education.  Attending their first meeting were four of Local 17 probationary helpers.

December Labor Citizen

Brothers and sisters:

The brothers and sisters of IUEC Local 17 extend the warmest Christmas and Holiday wishes to our fellow union tradesmen. In this season of giving take a few minutes to find a charity you resonate with and make a commitment to donate time, treasure or talent. These organizations need your help all year long and you never know when you or someone you love may be in need of their services.

IUEC Local 17 in conjunction with NEIEP is offering two courses targeted to demystifying today’s elevator and escalator control systems. The first is a six night course on microprocessor-based controls covering all aspects of the ubiquitous systems we install and service. The second is a five night course on solid state motor control. These classes are designed to give the student a comprehensive understanding of the modern control systems they deal with today and will for the rest of their career. These classes are being taught by retiree John Taylor.

Brother Rick Myers is teaching a two night course in CPR and first aid. Having these two important skills in your tool box could make the difference of life or death for someone on a job or who you meet in the street.

For more information on these classes or if you would like to suggest a topic for future classes, contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or at TMoennch@iueclocal17.org. The more you know the more valuable you are.

The 31st General Convention of the IUEC will be held July 11-15 in Chicago, Illinois. Local 17 will send three elected delegates in addition to Business Manager Moennich. Nominations for those delegate positions will be made at the December 11 mandatory meeting with elections held at the January mandatory meeting for the installation of officers. If a run-off election is needed it will be held immediately after the vote count.

In the vein of New Year’s resolutions, it is time to think about resolutions for the upcoming contract negotiations with NEBA. These resolutions will be the basis for the negotiations with signatory companies for the new contract in 2017. They do not need to be eloquent, only pertinent to the trade. Resolutions for the General Convention must be into the International no later than April 12, 2016.

The US Department of Labor analyzed data on 974 occupations to find the 27 most damaging jobs for your health. They factored in exposure to contaminants, disease and infection and radiation as well as the risk of burns, bites, cuts and stings and scored them from zero to 100. Elevator constructors came in 24 tied with metal refining, furnace operators and embalmers. The trade scored a 98 on exposure to hazardous conditions, 82 on exposure to contaminants and a 61 on risk of minor burns, cuts bite and stings. The number one most damaging occupation to your health? Dentists and oral surgeons.

The Volunteer Organizing Committee would like to thank all the trades that have been calling the hall with they spot a non-signatory company working around town. Through your vigilance we have been doing good work making contact with employees of these companies to tell them the true story of what union membership means. Please keep up your efforts.

I am proud to report that as of this writing all the members of IUEC Local 17 are employed. This means that this is a golden time for anyone interested in getting into the best trade in the trades. This was part of the message of IUEC International Organizer Jim Lowery at the November general meeting. Lowery reported on the affiliation agreement reached with the Union Los Gladiadores, the union representing elevator constructors on the island of Puerto Rico. This affiliation agreement in conjunction with the communications opened with company unions representing constructors in Europe expands the reach of the IUEC and facilitates the exchange of ideas among the groups to truly emphasize the International in IUEC.

Lowery also spoke about the organizing videos shot and edited by NEIEP for Local 10 (Washington, DC). They feature members stripped from non-signatory companies telling in their own words why they took the plunge and what they found on the other side. “As we interviewed these members, without any poking or proving from us, they all said the same thing: education, wages and benefits.” Lowery also told about one member he stripped who was injured shortly after starting and was able to get financial relief from the union while he was out. “He said that if it had been his old employer, he would have been out of luck, but he really appreciate what the IUEC did for him to keep him and his family going through the tough time.”

Look for these videos soon at the Local 17 website, iueclocal17.org.

The December meeting will feature International General President Frank Christensen.

The Brothers and Sisters of the local send their condolences to Brother Jim Sinclair whose mother passed away October 10th.

December Elevator Constructor

Brothers and sisters:
Everyone thinks about the less fortunate in the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas but, those in need are in need all year, not just in these six weeks. We in the elevator trade are insanely blessed with a wage and benefit package that is the envy of the trades and the gold standard to which all packages are measured. I encourage all of us to take a few minutes and think about which charities resonate within our hearts and support these groups all year.

You may or may not see the immediate benefit of your donation of time, treasure or talent but those on the receiving end will thank you. We have no idea when the charities we support will become our lifelines when we are in trouble.

Think about it.

IUEC General President Frank Christensen will be the honored guest at the December 11 mandatory meeting for the election of officers. The December meeting will also feature the nomination of delegates to the 31st General Convention in Chicago, Illinois starting July 11, 2016. Election of delegates will be at the January 8, 2016 mandatory meeting. The January meeting will also feature a special meeting for the discussion of a dues increase.

The annual Local 17 Children’s Christmas Party will be held December 12 at 1 pm at the hall located at 3250 Euclid Avenue. There will be gifts for children up to 12 years old and will be attended by Santa and Mrs. Claus. This is always a well attended event and a special time for all family members. Please make it a point to attend.

The Local 17 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee notified NEIEP that it will opening up its recruitment list as soon as possible. Currently Local 17 has 15 probationaries working in the local. The largest class in years. We are also up to number 35 on the recruitment list. Watch this space and the local’s website, iueclocal17.org, for updates.

Brother John Taylor will be teaching a class in microprocessor-based control followed by a solid state motor control class. The microprocessor control class will be six nights and the motor control class will be five nights. You can take one or both classes. For more information contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or through email at TMoennich@iueclocal17.org.

Watch your mailbox for the latest update of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefits Plan summary. This publication is the simplest explanation of the benefits we have available through the plan and features bullet point examples of our coverage. If you have any questions about a specific part of the plan, this is your first stop for answers.

Where are they working?

Jeff Lindell and Chris Sipos doing an escalator mod at the Terminal Tower for Kone,

Bill Yuhas and Ken Eaton doing a mod at Shaker Condos for Thyssen,

Tom Gombar and John Patton doing a jack at the Atrium Apartments for Kone,

Dave Francis and Matt Carlton installing a hydro at Painesville Historical Society for Schindler,

Scott Hicks and Mack Carollo installing two three-stop elevators at Oberlin Inn for Schindler,

Don Knapik and Don Kaiser replacing the car opening panel on the service car at One Cleveland Center for Schindler,

John Brunner and Jim Rogers installing an elevator at Croker Park for Schindler,

Gary Thompson, Joe Sumph, Ryan Todd and Robin Eaton doing a mod at Erieview Tower for Schindler,

Matt Pinchot ad Al Ward doing a mod at Fairview Village Apartments for Otis,

Shawn Yatsko and Felix DeJesus doing a mod a t Sherry Park Apartments for Shielder,

Craig Nolty and Dave Adrian installing a hydro at the Dury Building for Otis,

Greg Seaman and Tim Gibbons back a the airport for the escalator mod for Schindler.
The Brothers of Local 17 send their condolences to Brother Clint Williams who lost his mother September 16th.
As of this writing there is one mechanic on the bench.

Until next month,

Work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.
Don
DKnapik@windstream.net

November ’15 Labor Citizen

Brothers and sisters:
Retired Brother John Taylor will be teaching two classes. The first class covers microprocessor based controllers including IO’s, maintenance and service. The second class covers solid state motor control. The microprocessor based class is six nights long and the motor control class is covered in five nights. If you are interested in attending or would like more information you can contact Business Manager Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or email him at TMoennich@iueclocal17.org.

The Local 17 JATC has notified NEIEP that it will be accepting applications for the new hire list. No dates have been set for the application process to begin. The local currently has 15 probationary apprentices on the books and the list sits currently at number 35 and has been active since 2013. This is the largest probationary class the local has seen in a number of years. For updates on the application process watch this space or the local’s website iueclocal17.org.

Please note that the meetings of December 11, 2016 and January 8, 2016 are mandatory meetings for the election and installation of officers. Those not contacting the hall prior to the meetings will be fined in accordance with the by-laws. These two meetings are special for other reasons. The December meeting will be attended by IUEC General President Frank Christensen and the local will also nominate delegates to the 31st General Convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois starting July 11, 2016. The besides the installation of officers, the January meeting will feature the election of delegates to the General Convention a vote on a dues increase. These are sure to be well attended meetings, so please arrive early.

On September 19, the IUEC signed an affiliation agreement with Union Los Gladiadores, Inc., the union representing elevator constructors on the island of Puerto Rico. Union Los Gladiadores represents constructors working for Otis, Schindler and Thyssen-Krupp Elevator. They are currently working on organizing the other companies under their banner.

The IUEC Local 17 Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held at 1 pm on December 12 at the hall located t 3250 Euclid Ave. Children up to 12 years old will receive gifts and parents are asked to bring baked goods. Beverages will be provided by the local. To ensure your spot, please either contact Tim at the hall or send your name and the names and ages of your children to Entertainment Chairman Mike Hogan, 26962 Southward Lane, Olmsted Township, Ohio 44138 no later than November 27th.

In September, Kevin Sullivan from Work Preservation met with the Ohio locals to discuss supporting the Model Elevator Safety legislation. This would require the licensing of all elevator constructors in the state of Ohio. This would also require a certain amount of continuing education per time period in order for a constructor to retain their license. Similar laws are in effect for health care workers (doctors, nurses, aides, specialty techs, etc.), lawyers, veterinary science workers and almost every profession that requires a test mandated by the state in order to practice in that state. Sullivan has contacted company representatives as well as state legislators and lobbyists who would be willing to work on making this a reality in Ohio.

Watch your mailbox for the latest edition of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefits Plan summary of benefits book. This publication breaks down the benefits we are eligible for into easy to read and understand bullet point and explanations. It is invaluable to anyone who has any questions about how the Plan works.

The Brothers of IUEC Local 17 sends their condolences to Brother Clint Williams on the passing of his mother on September 16.

As of this writing there is one mechanic on the bench.

Until next month,

Work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.

Don
DKnapik@windstream.net

November ’15 Elevator Constructor

Brothers and sisters:

On September 12, I was honored to once again be the father of the bride.

For years Katie and I spent countless Sundays walking in the park with her dog Angel. On these walks she would tell me about the drama happening in her little world. I would listen knowing the transitory nature of schoolgirl pettiness and the permanence of the moments we shared together walking all those miles. Her talking, me listening.

Katie and Andrew were married at Squires Castle. A fitting backdrop for a father’s princess to become a husband’s queen. And, for this father and daughter, one last walk together in the park.

For this father of the bride, the longest short walk of his life.

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 has been in a jurisdictional dispute with LIUNA Local 310 over the construction of the Engineer’s new headquarters and training facilities. The Operating Engineers claimed Laborers work, hired a notoriously anti-union general contractor and non-union contractors for the job and refused to sign PLAs which eroded good relations with contractors and building owners.

After many months of talks, the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades petitioned the national Building Trades to expel Local 18. On August 28th the request was granted.

The November 13, December 11 and January 8 meetings are required meetings for the nomination, election and installation of officers. Members not attending are subject to fines and discipline by the Executive Board. The meetings start at 6pm at the hall located at 3250 Euclid Avenue. If you have any questions, please call Business Manger Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088.

If you are working as an assistant mechanic, please be sure that you keep your agreement with your employer current. Local 17 currently has 19 assistant mechanics on the books.

The National Elevator Industry Benefits Plan recently initiated a Members Assistance Program to help with marital, work, alcohol, emotional legal and financial issues faced by its union family. If you have any questions about how the plan works or would like more information about services offered call 1-800-523-4702. Many of the services are free or at a reduced cost and can make a difference in your life or that of a loved one.

Where are they working?
DJ Spring and Joe Simcic installing four cars at the Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic for Otis,

Mark Byram and Chris Wyatt doing a three-car mod at Westbury Apartments for Schindler,

Bill Uhas and Ken Eaton at Lorain County Rehabilitation installing two hydros for Thyssen,

Bill Sellers and Eric Crossgrove installing door sills at UH Adelbert Parking Garage for Schindler,

Joe Broz Jr. and Lemroy Hurd doing machine work at the Superior Building for Thyssen,

John Patton and Tom Gombar doing escalator inspections at South Park Mall for Kone,

Mike Miller and Matt Page starting the American Greetings job at Crocker Park for Otis,

Gerard Szmerkovsky and Lucas Jenke starting the Lorain Historical Society job for Otis,

Greg Seaman and Tim Gibbons doing escalator mod work at the airport for Schindler,

Niel Beechuk and Kevin Driscoll installing a car at Aquamarine for Thyssen,

Don Knapik and Ken Jung installing travel cords at UH Adelbert Road Garage for Schindler,

Matt Pinchot and Jeff Ward doing a one car mod at Fairview Village Apartments for Otis,

John Goggin and Mike Hogan doing service work at Youngstown City Hall for Schindler,

Scott Hicks and Mack Carollo installing three cars at the Scofield Building for Schindler,
The Brothers of Local 17 send their condolences to the families of retired Brothers Frank Yako who passed away July 16 and Ken Reihs who passed away August 10.
As of this writing there are six mechanics and one apprentice on the bench.

Until next month,

Work smart, work safe and slow down for safety.

Don