IUEC Local 71

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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.

Reminder - Fishing for a Cure Tournament on June 7, 2025

Download:

2025 Fishing Tournament Registration Form.pdf

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.

QEI Certification Class date Correction

If you are interested in receiving your inspector's license, here is your chance: Local 71 QEI Certification class from June 16-20, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 14501 Hotel Road, Miramar, FL 33027. We must have a minimum of 10 to have the class. Go to https://qeitf.org/become-an-inspector/#onlinecertexam

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: 5/12/25

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

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.