Greetings from Miami, Florida, home to Local 71 of the International Union of Elevator Constructors.

We are the mechanics, apprentices and helpers that build, maintain, repair, and modernize elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters,stage lifts, moving walks, wheelchair lifts and other vertical transportation equipment in South Florida.

We are an AFL/CIO affiliated labor union. We provide bargaining unit representation, education, pension, medical, dental, vision plan and other traditional union services to our approximately 900 members. 

Class: 8 Hour QEITF Continuing Education Class – IUEC Local 71

When:  Tuesday, October 11^th, 2022, 8:00am to 5:00pm EDT 

Where: IUEC Local 71, 3805 N.W. 35th Ave., Miami, FL 33142

Who: (Instructor): Instructed by Scott Hultstrom. 

How Many: Not to exceed 20 per class. 

Please contact  the QEITF office at 888-511-3113 for a link to register and pay for a class.

What:                                     

Course Outline:

• NFPA 70 - 2020, Article 620 Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Platform Lifts, and Stairway Chairlifts

• Maintenance of Qualifications

• Review of A17.1-2019, Section 8.7, Alterations Process 

• A17.1- 2019, Section 8.11 review

• A17.3 Changes from the 2017 to the 2020 edition

• Review of A17.1-2019, Section 5.10 Elevators Used for Construction

R. Scott Hultstrom

National Coordinator

Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

6919 South Valley Stream Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85757 USA

Office: +1 520-308-5133, Cell: +1 520-300-1039

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER

FISHING TOURNAMENT IS NOW JUNE 11, 2022

AWARDS PARTY AND RAFFLE

SUNDAY JUNE 12^TH

10:00 UNTIL 1:00 PM

AT THE LOCAL 71

MIAMI UNION HALL

3800 NW 35^TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL

FISH FRY AND REFRESHMENTS

RAFFLE PRIZES

AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF ALL WINNERS

FISH DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND APPRECIATED!

IF ANY QUESTIONS, GIVE THE UNION HALL A CALL.

Brothers and Sisters,

Miami-Dade County has posted a career opportunity for Elevator Inspector.  If you are interested and meet the qualifications, see information below in order to apply.  

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The International Union of Elevator Constructors in cooperation with its signatory companies will hold a Safety Stand Down on April 28, 2022.

Beginning today April 28th, call 1-888-618-0613 for a Safety Message from General President Frank Christensen.

Click here for a link to the IUEC Safety Page.

In order to again recognize Workers Memorial Day and The National Day Of Mourning on April 28th, The IUEC has prepared a toll free call in number in order to hear a Safety Message from General President Christensen as well as links to a Life After Loss video and a video with Safety messages from several leaders of our industry including the IUEC, company presidents, employer safety directors and employer organizations supporting the Safety Stand Down. 

Let's all take a moment to recognize those IUEC Mechanics and Apprentices that we have lost, and pledge to promote a safer workplace.

Local 71 Union Hall 

Brothers and Sisters,

We have been informed by NEI Benefit Plans that the special 14 day weekly income benefit for COVID-19 quarantines has been extended to May 31, 2022. You must be an active member with benefit coverage at the time of the quarantine. 

Click here for the form.

If you have any questions, please call Local 71 at 305-633-3193.

Union Hall Office