JATC – International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 17

Mechanics Review Dates Set

Rick Myers will be instructing a mechanics review class every Monday for six weeks starting July 25th. Eligible apprentices must sign up by July 8th in order to attend the classes.

For further information contact Business Agent Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or TMoennich@iueclocal17.org.

Spring Semester Final Results

The preliminary results for the Spring Semester Finals are available. Apprentices can call Business Agent Tim Moennich at 216-431-8088 or stop in to the Locals office for the results.

Finals for 2011 school year

The final makeup class for this year is Monday, May 16. The finals will be on May 31^th for Tuesday’s class and May 25^th for Wednesday’s.

Make-Up Classes

The first make-up class for the second semester will be held on Monday, April 18th at the Local 17 classroom. Those that need to make up class time are expected to attend.

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