Union Workers

Worker Wellness Is More Than a Health Issue — It Is a Union Benefits Issue

By LaborForce Media / 08/17/2026

For union leaders, wellness is no longer just about encouraging members to exercise more, eat better, or schedule an annual physical. It is increasingly a benefits issue. That distinction matters. A worker’s health is influenced by far more than what happens in a doctor’s office. Long shifts, physically demanding jobs, repetitive work, stress, family responsibilities,…

The Last Days of Summer Matter

By LaborForce Media / 08/09/2026

As back-to-school season approaches, the last days of summer offer union and working families a chance to reconnect, make memories, and support one another.

Ask the Expert: Why Union Workers Need Disability Income Protection

By LaborForce Media / 07/30/2026

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.

Wellcentra and LaborForce Media Partner to Help Plan Sponsors Address Rising Prescription Drug Costs

By LaborForce Media / 07/29/2026

Click here: AP Press Release NEW YORK, N.Y., July 28, 2026 — LaborForce Media and Wellcentra today announced a strategic education and market-engagement partnership designed to help self-funded companies, unions, health and welfare funds, benefit administrators, consultants, and other plan sponsors better understand—and more effectively respond to—the rising cost of prescription medications. The collaboration combines…

Stronger Together, Safer Together: How Union Families Can Build a Culture of Prevention

By LaborForce Media / 07/28/2026

For union families, prevention is not just a checklist. It is a culture. It is the habit of paying attention early, asking better questions, making small changes, and protecting the people who count on us most.

National Disability Independence Day July 26, 2026: Celebrating Access, Equality and Opportunity

By LaborForce Media / 07/25/2026

In 2026, the observance marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA. The day offers employers, unions, government agencies and communities an opportunity to celebrate progress while identifying the barriers that still limit independence and opportunity.

National Hire a Veteran Day 2026: Turn Appreciation Into Employment

By LaborForce Media / 07/25/2026

Although July 25 brings national attention to veteran employment, hiring veterans should be a year-round workforce strategy.

National Parks and Recreation Month: Honoring the Spaces That Bring Us Together

By LaborForce Media / 07/04/2026

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to celebrate America’s parks, public spaces, recreation programs, and the workers who keep them safe and open.