IUEC Political Action

Tracking the policies, legislation, and issues that impact elevator constructors, their work, and the future of the industry.

Key Policy Issues Impacting the Trade

These issues shape the working conditions, standards, and long-term future of the elevator industry and the construction trades. Staying informed helps members understand how policy decisions connect directly to the jobsite.

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Prevailing Wage Laws

  • Protect wages on public projects
  • Direct impact on members’ income
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Right to Work Laws

  • Weakens unions by limiting dues structures
  • Directly impacts bargaining power
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Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)

  • Ensures union labor on large projects
  • Major opportunity driver for new members
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Worker Safety Regulations

  • OSHA enforcement
  • Elevator-specific safety legislation
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Misclassification/Responsible Contracting

  • Protects against non-union undercutting
  • Ensures fair competition
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Workforce Development & Apprenticeship

  • NEIEP/CEIEP and training funding
  • Pipeline into the trade

Find Your U.S. Representative & Senators

Knowing who represents you is an important step in staying informed on policies that impact the elevator industry and the construction trades.

Elected officials at the local, state, and federal level help shape decisions on infrastructure, workforce development, safety standards, and labor policy.

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Strengthening the Voice of the Skilled Trades: IUEC Hosts Political Action Class IUEC NewsPolitical Action NewsSafety, Training & Education

Strengthening the Voice of the Skilled Trades: IUEC Hosts Political Action Class

The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) recently welcomed members to a Political Action Class at the International headquarters, providing an opportunity to explore how advocacy shapes the elevator industry and the safety standards that protect workers and the public.…
March 5, 2026

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Strengthening the Voice of the Skilled Trades: IUEC Hosts Political Action Class IUEC NewsPolitical Action NewsSafety, Training & Education

Strengthening the Voice of the Skilled Trades: IUEC Hosts Political Action Class

The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) recently welcomed members to a Political Action Class at the International headquarters, providing an opportunity to explore how advocacy shapes the elevator industry and the safety standards that protect workers and the public.…
March 5, 2026
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