International Union of Elevator Constructors - Local 20

On behalf of over 30,000 proud members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors throughout the United States and Canada, we welcome you to the IUEC. For well over a century, our talented members located in the United States and Canada have reshaped the skylines of cities on both sides of the border and kept our nations moving.

IUEC apprentices and mechanics are responsible for assembling, installing, and replacing elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways and similar equipment in new and old buildings. Elevator constructors also maintain and repair this equipment and modernize older equipment. Jobs in construction and modernization will mainly focus on assembling new equipment, installing machinery, and following a building plan. Other roles, such as repair and service, will require troubleshooting and problem solving. The IUEC’s apprenticeship program prepares its members for all different kinds of work in the elevator industry.

Benefits

Safety – Union trade workers have better access to training and education, which makes them safer workers. Study after study has show that workers in union workplaces are less likely to suffer a fatal on-the-job accident compared to non-union workers.

Job Security – Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of joining union is job security. Unlike non-union workers who are hired “at will, union workers can only be fired after an employer proves they have “just cause” to do so.

Cost - There is no out-of-pocket cost to attend school while an apprentice with the IUEC. As an IUEC apprentice, you will earn while you learn. You could also be eligible to utilize your GI Bill which allows you to collect a Monthly Housing Allowance (MAH) for the duration of your apprenticeship.

Higher Salary and Benefits – Union workers command higher wages on average compared to non-union workers. Unions also use their collective bargaining power to pave the way for better salaries, pensions, health insurance, sick pay, overtime, and more.

Support – The Veteran Assistance Program educates, aids, and advocates for veterans within the IUEC. The VAP is a resource to call upon to help navigate benefits, compensation, and retirement.

Application

The IUEC has the utmost respect for veterans. Because of that, veterans are awarded the opportunity to apply for an IUEC apprenticeship in between general application periods. As a Veteran, your application will be processed through a H2H recruitment open specifically to Veterans.

If you are a Veteran that has been discharged within the last 5 years with an Honorable Discharge, click the “I’m Interested In Learning More About This Opportunity” link to be contacted about this position, or contact Paul Lewis at plewis@iueclocal20.org with any questions.

IUEC Local 20 - Louisville, Ky

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Apprentice Elevator Constructor

Louisville, KY