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Article September 15, 2026

Six years, one industry, a lot fewer owners

Since 2020 the trade's ownership has changed from the top down: thyssenkrupp's elevator arm sold to private equity, Otis spun out, Fujitec taken private, and KONE now buying TK Elevator. Underneath, private equity bought up the independents, the parts makers they depend on, and the firms that inspect everyone's work.

Lead story, Issue #8

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Article June 14, 2026

One trade, three rulebooks: how mechanic recertification differs across BC, Ontario & the U.S.

A mechanic in Vancouver, Toronto and Boston does the same work, but staying licensed looks nothing alike. BC's three-year cycle, Ontario's birthday renewal, and the US patchwork with no national licence.

Published with Issue #2

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Article June 6, 2026

Inside IUEC Local 82's hard road to a first contract at Richmond Elevator

How the workers at Richmond Elevator, which calls itself Canada's largest independent, organized, and the long road to a first contract.

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Six years, one industry, a lot fewer owners

One trade, three rulebooks: how mechanic recertification differs across BC, Ontario & the U.S.

Inside IUEC Local 82's hard road to a first contract at Richmond Elevator

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