“We are looking to help Veterans in all aspects of their needs,” said Jason Gray, IUEC Local 32 member, U.S. Marines Corps Veteran, and Chairman of the International Union of Elevator Constructors’ new Veterans Assistance Program (VAP). “A lot of Veterans don’t understand there are benefits that are available to them…our plan is to get […]
Today is Women Veterans Recognition Day. Held on June 12 of each year, this day honors the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the opportunity to serve in the United States armed forces. Prior to President Harry S. Truman signing the Act in 1948, the only women allowed to serve […]
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Can you guess how many elevators there are in the state of Florida? Think about it – all of the commercial or industrial buildings with two or more floors, multi-story condos and apartment buildings, hospitals, airports/transportation hubs, and world-famous theme parks rely on elevators and other vertical transportation equipment to ensure the people who live, […]
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In the elevator industry, compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is vital to ensure that every member of the riding public has the opportunity and access to use elevators. The ADA is a comprehensive act that offers all-encompassing guidelines on how elevators must be installed and maintained, from specific height requirements and placements […]
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How the Veterans Assistance Program Supports IUEC Veteran Servicemembers
“We are looking to help Veterans in all aspects of their needs,” said Jason Gray, IUEC Local 32 member, U.S. Marines Corps Veteran, and Chairman of the International Union of Elevator Constructors’ new Veterans Assistance Program (VAP). “A lot of Veterans don’t understand there are benefits that are available to them…our plan is to get […]
Honoring Women Veterans in the Elevator Trade
Today is Women Veterans Recognition Day. Held on June 12 of each year, this day honors the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the opportunity to serve in the United States armed forces. Prior to President Harry S. Truman signing the Act in 1948, the only women allowed to serve […]
Florida’s IUEC Local 71 Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence
Can you guess how many elevators there are in the state of Florida? Think about it – all of the commercial or industrial buildings with two or more floors, multi-story condos and apartment buildings, hospitals, airports/transportation hubs, and world-famous theme parks rely on elevators and other vertical transportation equipment to ensure the people who live, […]
The Importance of ADA Compliance in the Elevator Industry
In the elevator industry, compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is vital to ensure that every member of the riding public has the opportunity and access to use elevators. The ADA is a comprehensive act that offers all-encompassing guidelines on how elevators must be installed and maintained, from specific height requirements and placements […]