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https://youtu.be/72A9s_NxiQg The International Union of Elevator Constructors’ Veterans Assistance Program (IUEC-VAP) is in the process of launching Local Area Veterans Committees across the United States. The program’s goal is to have a Local Area Veterans Committee at each IUEC Local to assist IUEC Veterans and their families with claims and disability support, apprenticeship and…
The first International Union of Elevator Constructors Veterans Assistance Program (IUEC-VAP) Summit was held October 2-3, 2024, at the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) Instructor Training Center in Warwick, RI. [foogallery id="3715"] Led by IUEC-VAP National Chairman Jason Gray (IUEC) via video, along with IUEC-VAP National Co-Chairman Ryan Donnell (EIWPF), Ben Valinsky (NEIEP),…
“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…
During a recent trip to Chicago, Illinois, ElevatorInfo had the chance to sit down and talk with Nate Hefner, a U.S. Veteran working as an elevator mechanic in Chicago. Nate did not always plan for a career in the elevator trade; in fact, his degree is in Architecture. After transitioning out of active duty as…
https://vimeo.com/705926755 Helmets to Hardhats is a free, nonprofit program that connects transitioning military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled and quality career opportunities in the Elevator Industry and other building trades. It has already helped hundreds of U.S Military Veterans to begin their careers in the Elevator Industry. The program is designed…
A Lift for A Vet is a charity started by The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and IUEC Local 5 (Philadelphia) wishing to help veterans in need. A Lift for A Vet has installed hundreds of stairlifts, wheelchair lifts and residential elevators for veterans of all wars. https://youtu.be/yu74vtDQf3U Recently, A Lift for A Vet…
Union elevator constructors in Boston have been quite busy in 2022 – just a few months into the new year, and the Boston union’s officers and members have already installed elevators at the homes of two veterans at no cost to the veterans. The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) calls the program Lift for…
The man behind Embree Elevator: James Comley Born and raised in Bedford, Massachusetts, James (Jim) Comley, a 91-year-old Navy veteran, is no stranger to hard work and dedicated service – having worked in the elevator industry for more than 70 years. The youngest of three children, Jim lights up when speaking about his family –…