Ask the Expert: What Should Taft-Hartley Funds Prioritize When Designing a GLP-1 Benefit?
We asked Dr. Frank Dumont, Executive Medical Director at Virta Health, which coverage priorities and clinical guardrails he would put in place first when building a GLP-1 benefit for a self-funded Taft-Hartley fund or multi-employer group.
Ask the Expert: Why Union Workers Need Disability Income Protection
A union member may have excellent healthcare coverage, access to skilled physicians, and strong support from the union. But when an injury or illness prevents that member from working, another problem can quickly emerge: the medical bills may be covered, but the paycheck may stop.
What Are the Warning Signs That Workplace Violence May Become a Risk in the Workplace?
Most workplace violence incidents do not occur without warning. While no single behavior predicts violence, observable changes often indicate an employee is struggling or a situation is escalating.
What Should Union Leaders Be Doing Today to Protect Their Members and Prepare for Evolving Workplace Violence Requirements?
Across the country, lawmakers, regulators, and employers are placing greater emphasis on prevention, reporting, training, and accountability. While requirements vary by state and industry, the direction is clear: organizations are increasingly expected to take a proactive approach to workplace violence prevention.
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How Can First Responders Get Mental Health Support Without Stigma? Q: Our department has seen too many good people leave the field—or worse—because of accumulated stress and trauma. We have an EAP, but nobody uses it. How do we actually get first responders the mental health support they need? A: After years of working with…
Stress Awareness Month: Understanding Stress So It Doesn’t Control You
By LaborForce Media At LaborForce Media, we believe strong workers build strong families, strong communities, and a stronger country. But even the strongest people are not meant to carry constant pressure without support. April is Stress Awareness Month, and that makes this the right time to talk honestly about something that affects nearly everyone: stress.…
February is Heart Care Awareness Month Stronger Hearts. Stronger Families. Stronger Unions.
LaborForce Media | Kerri O’Brien | April 1 For union members and their families, the heart is more than a medical topic—it’s the engine behind every shift worked, every child raised, every retirement enjoyed, and every community served. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., but here’s the part…
NY Unions ‘Push For Tier 6 & Rally Draws 15,000
Albany, NY – Labor Leaders and Public Sector Workers turned out at the MVP Arena in Albany on Sunday, March 8th to push for changes to New York’s Tier 6 Pension System. Union Members and a variety of Public Workers participated in the rally of 15,000 who came from across the State. The goal was to ask legislators to…
ILR, Unions Offer NYC Construction Workers Innovative Emotional First Aid
Ironworker Chris Scattone remembers walking slowly to the edge of the 63rd story of the skyscraper he was helping to build and imagining his own funeral. He remembers the orange glow from a nearby copper rooftop in lower Manhattan, and how his T-shirt was spattered with blood after he shot heroin that morning. He was…
The IAFF Has Expanded its Suicide Prevention Training
Washington, DC – The IAFF has announced it is taking important steps in the prevention of suicide in the fire service. The IAFF is training members to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions and encouraging them to step in before it is too late. Across North America, Locals are adopting suicide prevention programs built for the fire…