International Union Of Elevator Constructors

The information for International Union Of Elevator Constructors is as of the organization's most recent filing in December 2019. This organization is located in Loxley, AL. It has been in existence for 52 years, following its founding in 1967.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The International Union Of Elevator Constructors' NTEE code is J40. The "J" tells us that the organization is classified along with Employment. The "40" tells us that the organization is a Labor Unions. The NTEE describes Labor Unions as organizations that work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(5) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Labor, Agricultural, Horticultural, and other similar activities.

The mission of the International Union Of Elevator Constructors is to get jobs for its members and to negotiate wages and contracts for the membership. This mission is in line with its classification as a Labor Union, as they work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

Program Areas

The Negotiated Contracts and GOT Jobs program area focuses on providing members with employment opportunities through job negotiations and related activities.

Organization Staffing

International Union Of Elevator Constructors is run by Dennis Jordan, who is the President. The organization has 1 employee, of whom 1 is paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). Supporting the paid staff are no volunteers.

Board Governance

The International Union Of Elevator Constructors has a strong governance structure in place. With 97 voting members and 97 independent members, the organization is well-represented and has a clear structure in place to ensure that all voices are heard. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy in place that requires disclosure of any potential conflicts. However, the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy, a document retention policy, or any policies in place to substantiate and review leadership or officer salaries. Additionally, the organization does not provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. Nonetheless, the International Union Of Elevator Constructors has a strong governance structure that ensures that all voices are heard and potential conflicts of interest are addressed.

Organization Growth

The International Union Of Elevator Constructors has experienced growth over the given time period. Program Service Revenue, Investment Income, and Total Revenue have all increased, and Employee Salaries have also grown. Total Expenses have also increased, but Total Employees have decreased. This suggests that the organization has become more efficient in the services they provide.