International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 74

“Members elect all governing members”

“All financial decisions are voted on by the general membership. This includes dues increases and any additional costs to be incurred by the organization. All officers are elected for a one year term, business agents serve a three year term as does director/trustees. Director/trustees expiration of terms rotate, so that they do not all expire at the same time.”

“Board reviews return to make sure it is consistent with the required lm-2 filings with department of labor.”

“Any member or officer can be removed from membership for just cause, wtih proper notice and a majority vote of the general membership. All financial expenditures in excess of 10,000 requires approval of the general membership. All other transactions require 2 signatures.”

“The business agent is a paid employee of the local. Their wages are set in the constitution and by-laws and are based on the highest local scale.”

“Officers compelled to lose regular time for their duties shall receive pay for the same from the organization. No other compensation is paid to officers.”

“Members of the organization are required to have in their possession at all times a copy of the constitution and by-laws. Information regarding the organization are at the iuec website.”

“The union serves to protect its members while on the job by insuring that contractors comply with all safety measures. The union also provides up to date training for its members and promotes their elite skills. The union also pursues collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the members.”

“Same as mission statement”