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Opening Day at #GSS2026! We’re kicking off the IUEC Global Safety Summit with inspiring keynote addresses and a shared commitment to elevator safety worldwide. From insights on zero-fatality safety practices to innovative solutions, our members and industry leaders are setting the tone for two days of learning, collaboration, and skill-building. Follow along as we share highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and real-time updates from the Summit floor! 📍 Paris Las Vegas | April 28–29 #IUEC #UnionStrong #ElevatorSafety #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyLeadership #GSS2026

IUEC leadership joined the Local 7 @TKE_Global crew on a joint jobsite visit recently, where Foreman Gary Tagmyer Jr., Mechanics Josh Kurtz and Adam Woerner, and Apprentices Jarrod Bohn, Kyle Spaulding, and Matt Gamble showcased skill, pride, and a shared commitment to safety. #IUEC #UnionStrong #Local7 #ElevatorSafety #WorkplaceExcellence

Building skills & strengthening safety at Local 15! Recently members took part in forklift and telehandler certification classes at the Local 15 hall. Investing in training means our members stay safe, skilled, and ready to lead on every job. Thanks to everyone who participated and demonstrated the professionalism and pride of IUEC members. #IUEC #UnionStrong #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceTraining #ElevatorIndustry

Local 7 delivers at Baltimore @Orioles Camden Yards! Big shoutout to Foreman Kevin Bohn, Mechanics Jared Lating, Kevin Coyle, Jacob Pigg, and Apprentice Alex Garcia with @OtisElevatorCo who put in extra hours to get everything ready for opening day. From the tools to the teamwork, this is pride and professionalism in action. Our members don’t just work; they set the standard. #IUEC #Local7 #UnionStrong #ElevatorProfessionals #CamdenYards #OpeningDay #UnionPride

While older buildings stand as a reminder of the past, our members are powering the future of Providence’s skyline. Brothers Sisson, Lombardi, and Kelley (pictured here, pausing for a photo in their ‘job shack’) with @KONE from Local 39 are leading new elevator installations at Brown University’s Life Science Building, right next to the RI Department of Health Laboratory building, where @Otis teams have also been hard at work. Providence continues to be a hub for large-scale construction, and our skilled IUEC members are keeping projects moving smoothly with minimal slowdowns. We look forward to seeing more growth as the state’s construction initiatives progress. Local expertise. Big impact. That’s the IUEC difference. #IUEC #UnionStrong #ElevatorInstallation #ProvidenceRI #IUECLocal39

Nearly 48 million people in the United States face food insecurity. Brother Adam Sanchez of #IUECLocal1 is doing something about it. Through Gratis Grove, a community-run refrigerator in Queens, New York, he and a network of volunteers provide free food to anyone in need, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started during the pandemic has grown into a grassroots effort powered by neighbors, local businesses, and union members working together to support their community. This is what solidarity looks like, on the job and off. #IUEC #UnionStrong #Solidarity #Community #Local1

3 Weeks to Go! The countdown is ON for the IUEC Global Safety Summit! Join us April 28–29 as safety leaders, mechanics, contractors, and industry experts come together with one shared mission, to elevate safety standards and ensure every worker goes home safely, every day. From cutting-edge safety innovations to hands-on learning and powerful conversations, this is where the future of safety takes shape. Be sure to follow to stay tuned for speaker highlights, session previews, and more. #GSS2026 #SafetyFirst #ElevatorIndustry #WorkplaceSafety

Learning never stops. IUEC members are continually sharpening their skills, staying up to date on safety standards, and preparing for every challenge the jobsite can throw at them through NEIEP and CEIEP training. Dedication to training and safety is what makes IUEC members the most skilled in the industry. #IUEC #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades #TrainingMatters #IUECLocal

Last month, leaders visited IUEC Local 74 in Tampa, Florida to launch a new local Veterans Assistance Program (VAP) committee. Anthony Spinella, Local Area Committee Chairman; Ben Valinsky, National Director of Programs and Education; and Jason Gray, National Chairman, spoke to members about how these committees support veterans in the trade. IUEC-VAP committees connect members with resources, mentorship, and a nationwide network of fellow veterans, helping ensure every member has support both on and off the job. #IUEC #UnionPride #Veterans #ElevatorIndustry #SkilledTrades

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all IUEC members celebrating & honoring Irish heritage in the American experience. 📸 Take a look at moments of tradition and union pride. #IUEC #LocalUnions #StPatricksDay

The 23rd Annual Friends & Family St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicked off on Sunday, March 15, celebrating Irish heritage in the American experience. IUEC members joined the festivities, with VAP members in attendance and a spirited performance by the Local 1 Pipes & Drums! 📸 Swipe through photos from this year and past parades. #IUEC #LocalUnions #StPatricksDay

The IUEC Veterans Assistance Program was in Washington, DC this week at The American Legion’s 66th Annual Washington Conference. They briefed the Veteran Employment & Education Commission on expanding veteran access to skilled trades through apprenticeships and credentialing. Union apprenticeships help build a stronger workforce. #UnionVeterans #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships #IUEC #WorkforceDevelopment

March is #WomensHistoryMonth and we’re proud to recognize the women across the vertical transportation industry who keep people moving safely every day. From installation and modernization to maintenance, inspection, engineering, manufacturing, and training, women are contributing at every level of the elevator and escalator field. Their skill, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help shape the systems millions of riders rely on daily. In the IUEC, women are building lifelong careers through world-class apprenticeship and continuing education programs, strengthening jobsites and raising standards across the industry. As more women enter the trade and technical professions that support vertical transportation, the future of the industry becomes stronger, more diverse, and more innovative. #WomensHistoryMonth #ElevatorIndustry #VerticalTransportation #IUEC #SkilledTrades

Unexpected movement. Stored pressure. Live electrical. Hazardous energy doesn’t give second chances. Lockout/Tagout is not a suggestion. It is a Safety Absolute. Before any service or maintenance work begins: oNotify everyone affected oShut down equipment in the proper sequence oIsolate every energy source oApply your personal lock and tag oRelease or block stored energy oVerify zero energy before touching the work Every step protects a brother or sister on the job. Skipping one puts a life at risk. Controlling hazardous energy prevents crushing injuries, electrocution, and other serious incidents that happen when equipment starts unexpectedly. Stay disciplined. Follow the procedure. Go home the same way you showed up. #IUEC #SafetyAbsolute #LOTO #UnionStrong #SafetyFirst

IUEC Local 5 dedicated its training center to retired Business Manager and former International Vice President Joe Williams. Joe began in the industry in 1983 and helped transform Local 5’s facility into a state-of-the-art training center while serving as a passionate advocate for the membership. The event also highlighted Lift for a Vet, which installs conveyance equipment in veterans’ homes at no cost through donations and IUEC volunteer support. #IUEC #Local5 #Vet #UnionTraining

Changing safety culture takes communication, collaboration, and accountability at every level. The IUEC Global Safety Summit (GSS) unites the industry to share solutions that help protect our brothers and sisters in the field and the millions who rely on safe vertical transportation every day. Learn more and register for GSS: iuecglobalsafetysummit.com #IUEC #GSS2026 #Safety #ElevatorIndustry #VerticalTransportation

As the world turns its eyes to Super Bowl LX this Sunday at Levi’s® Stadium, we are proud to recognize the 38 IUEC Local 8 members who helped build the stadium more than a decade ago. Union elevator mechanics working with Schindler installed the elevators and escalators that safely move tens of thousands of fans every game day. Their skill, dedication, and hard work helped create one of the biggest stages in sports. We also pause to remember the dangers of our work and honor Brother Don White, whose sacrifice reminds us of the importance of safety on every job site. From construction to championship moments, IUEC members continue to power the places where history happens. #UnionStrong #IUEC #BuiltByUnionLabor #SuperBowl #SafetyFirst #IUEC #IUECLocal8

The IUEC joins the labor movement in mourning the tragic loss of AFGE union brother Alex Pretti.

Proper jumper use is one of the Nine Safety Absolutes across the elevator industry, highlighting its critical role on the job. Best practices from the EISP Alliance and OSHA emphasize using assigned kits, clearly identifying and tracking jumpers, and confirming removal before returning equipment to service. #SafetyFirst

On #WorldCancerDay, we recognize the patients, families, and healthcare professionals facing cancer every day. Our IUEC members are proud to support facilities like MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Their work helps ensure safe, reliable vertical transportation systems that hospitals depend on to move patients, caregivers, and critical equipment throughout the facility. Today also serves as a reminder for all IUEC members and dependents to stay current on preventive care and screenings which are covered through the IUEC’s comprehensive healthcare plan. We stand in solidarity with everyone impacted by cancer and remain committed to supporting the places where treatment, care, and hope come together.