IUEC Local 71

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New to our website *Service pins are available for those who have served for 15 years. We look forward to helping you celebrate your milestone! You must log onto the IUEC71.org page Go to Member Resources Go to Service Pin Request and fill out the form.

Update Regarding the IUEC's Voluntary Income Protection (VIP) Plan

I’m pleased to share an exciting update regarding the IUEC’s Voluntary Income Protection (VIP) Plan: Effective June 2, 2025, Group Accident & Critical Illness coverages will be added to the IUEC VIP Plan. These two new tax-free benefits will be available on a Guaranteed Approved basis (NO medical underwriting) to all IUEC Members and their families.

2025 Safety Stand Down Video Link

Good morning Brothers and Sisters, Today is National Safety Stand Down Day. Please take a few minutes to watch the safety video from General President Frank Christensen and take a minute to remember why we do this. It's about going home safe to our loved ones every day. Work safe Brothers and Sisters. https://youtu.

Health and Peer Support health Line

Helpline 786-730-6233 Use this for substance-use disorder, mental health or speak to member for peer support. If you do have an emergency, please call 911. Other Numbers, LYRA 877-330-6735 behavior health. Suicide Hotline - 988 Crisis Counseling text HOME to 741741 crisis counseling. https://www.neibenefits.

IUEC Local 71 Recruitment List

We are currently at #104 on the active recruitment list for the Southeast Florida area and #40 for the Naples area. Last updated: 8.5.25

Health and Peer Support health Line

Local 71 Health Help Line is now available. (786) 739-6233 Help Line Mental Health services from Lyra Health https://neibenefits.lyrahealth.com/ Suicide prevention Hotline call or text 988 Veterans Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255 press 1 Text Help to 838255

Helmets to Hardhats

Welcome to Local 71!

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

We are the mechanics and apprentices 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 1000 members.

Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Probationary Apprentice Meeting
Oct 06, 2025
Sheet Metal Local 32 Union Hall 20375 NE 15th Ct, North Miami Beach, FL 33179

Oct

Mon

Local 71 Union Meeting
Oct 13, 2025
Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall 20375 NE 15th Ct. North Miami Beach, FL 33179

Oct

Tue

2025-2026 8 Hour Safety Code Review
Oct 14, 2025
South Florida Operating Engineers Local 487 Training Facility 19700 SW 68th Ct. Pembroke Pines, FL 33332

Nov

Sat

Annual Local 71 Union Picnic
Nov 01, 2025
CB Smith Park 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Corporate Pavilion 19

Nov

Mon

Probationary Apprentice Meeting
Nov 03, 2025
Sheet Metal Local 32 Union Hall 20375 NE 15th Ct, North Miami Beach, FL 33179