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NEIEP is delighted to announce the return of LIFT Magazine for Spring 2025. Highlighted in the new Issue 12 are the voices of some key leaders taking NEIEP into the future, the legacy upon which the program continues to thrive, and the innovative programs that ensure Apprentices and Mechanics are prepared for the evolving demands […]

When a member of the public steps into an elevator, they rarely think about the work that goes into ensuring the safety and reliability of the experience. As members of the trade, however, safety is at the core of everything we do. And yet, in the same way the riding public may be unaware of […]

In the elevator industry, radio frequency (RF) is an invisible hazard that poses significant risk to workers. While some workplace dangers develop over time, RF exposure can cause instant injuries, including electrical shock, burns, sterility, and cataracts. This type of radiation functions similar to that of a microwave, heating body tissue when exposure levels reach […]

Blanca Rios, the Area Coordinator (AC) for NEIEP’s Region 19, is a force to be reckoned with in the elevator industry. Overseeing most of Texas, including Locals 21, 31, 131, and 133, Blanca has spent the past year making a significant impact in her role at NEIEP, building on nearly two decades of experience in […]

Last year was one of remarkable progress, innovation, and collaboration at NEIEP, all made possible by our dedicated staff, leadership, and partners. Before we turn our attention to the opportunities ahead for 2025, we wanted to share some of the fantastic achievements of 2024. Celebrating Key Accomplishments In 2024, NEIEP hosted an impressive 81 instructor […]

Dear IUEC Members, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about a vital requirement concerning harassment training that applies to all our members, including apprentices, mechanics, instructors, and anyone regularly working alongside apprentices. As you may know, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) governs all registered apprenticeship programs, and […]

NEIEP’s Region 15 Area Coordinator Aimee Paquette has had a career of firsts in the nearly three decades she has spent in the industry. From becoming the first female Elevator Mechanic at her local in Florida, to championing diversity and inclusion within the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), she has dedicated her career to […]

At NEIEP, we understand how important your time is, and we want to ensure you’re getting reimbursed promptly for completing the Mechanic Required CE course (MR024). However, we’ve noticed a recurring issue that we want to address to make sure you’re receiving your funds without delay. What’s Happening?  Each week, NEIEP processes reimbursements for those […]

With a background in English literature, writing, history, and editing, Jon Henson’s career path could have led him in several different directions. Luckily for everyone who has passed through the doors at NEIEP, he chose a path that would lead to him becoming one of the elevator industry’s educational leaders. Jon has held positions as […]

Attention IUEC Mechanics: the cutoff date to complete your mandatory continuing education (12/31/2024) will be here before you know it. As per the agreement, every year Mechanics are required to carry out eight (8) hours of online continuing education from NEIEP’s curriculum. With this important deadline fast approaching, we thought it would be a good […]