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Health & Wellness Education for Union Members & Our Communities

Access trusted educational resources, outreach programs, and provider-supported learning — made possible by ULA labor partners and community sponsors.

    Supporting the Entire Union Community

    Health and wellness education designed for every member of the labor community.

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    Union Members & Families

    Trusted health education, benefit navigation, and wellness resources for working families across every trade.

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    Apprentices & Workforce Participants

    Jobsite safety knowledge, preventive care education, and resources designed for those entering the trades.

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    Veterans & Military Families

    VA health care navigation, peer support, and wellness programs for those who served and their loved ones.

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    Community Health Advocates

    Educational tools, outreach resources, and program information for those supporting worker health and safety.

    Supporting the Entire
    Veteran Community

    Resources and partnerships tailored to every part of the veteran and military family experience.

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    Health & Wellness Education

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    Outreach & Navigation

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    Provider-Supported Learning

    Supporting Healthier Members and Stronger Union Families

    ULA Network healthcare and benefits partners provide education, navigation, and supportive services across a wide range of member health needs.

    Teladoc Health

    Virtual access to healthcare services including general medical care, behavioral health, dermatology, nutrition, and chronic-condition management.

    Hello Heart

    Digital tools and educational support designed to help participating members better manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular health.

    Sword Health

    Technology-supported clinical care for pain, movement, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal health.

    Color Health

    Cancer-related services focused on prevention, early detection, personalized support and ongoing care navigation for members and their families.

    RxBenefits

    Pharmacy-benefit management and prescription education supporting labor organizations, benefit trusts and health plans serving union members.

    RetireeFirst, a LaborFirst Solution

    Medicare-benefit administration, education, advocacy and care navigation for participating unions, benefit funds, employers and retirees.

    Working Safely Means
    Going Home Healthy

    A strong safety culture protects both the physical and mental health of workers. ULA provides educational resources for training sessions, toolbox talks, and daily practice.

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    Fall Prevention

    Heat Illness

    Cold-Weather Safety

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    Respiratory Protection

    Silica & Dust Exposure

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    Hearing Conservation

    Electrical Safety

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    Ergonomics

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    PPE

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    Fatigue

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    Workplace Stress

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    Injury Reporting

    Help Is Available. You Are Not Alone.

    Union members and their families may experience stress related to work, health, finances, or personal challenges. Seeking help is a sign of strength.

    Immediate Crisis Support

    Free, confidential support for mental health, suicide, or substance-use crisis. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Call or Text 988

    Call 911 when there is immediate danger or a medical emergency.

    Suicide Prevention in Construction

    Mental health is a workplace safety issue. Protecting workers extends beyond physical safety equipment and jobsite procedures. A strong safety culture also recognizes the effects of stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.

    Warning Signs — A member or coworker may need support when they:

    Do not leave someone alone when there is an immediate concern. Contact 911 or 988 and involve a trusted family member, union representative, supervisor, peer-support professional or MAP coordinator.

    Support Recovery. Reduce Stigma.
    Save Lives.

    Physically demanding work, occupational injuries, chronic pain and workplace stress may increase the risk of harmful substance use. Union-based prevention and recovery programs can help.

    Recommended Prevention Efforts

    Possible Opioid Overdose: Call 911 immediately and administer naloxone when available. Learn About Naloxone →

    Find Support Through Your Trade

    Many international unions, local unions and benefit funds provide confidential Member Assistance Programs, peer-support services, and behavioral health referrals.

    IUOE Local 825 MAP

    Confidential peer support, recovery resources, mental health education and family assistance for members of IUOE Local 825.

    BAC International MAP

    Confidential support to active and retired BAC members and eligible family members throughout the United States and Canada.

    IBEW Local Member Resources

    Many IBEW locals provide behavioral health, EAP and wellness services. Use the IBEW directory to locate your local and ask about available support.

    UA Plumbers Local 1 Peer Support

    Peer-support resources for members experiencing mental health, substance-use, family or personal challenges. It’s Not Weak to Speak.

    SMART MAP

    Education, peer support and confidential resources for SMART members and their families.

    NYC Building Trades MAP Directory

    Centralized directory of Member Assistance Programs and contacts for affiliated trades and local unions across New York City.

    Additional Trades: ULA will continue expanding this directory to include verified MAP, EAP, peer-support and wellness links. Where a dedicated national MAP is not available, members should contact their local union, benefit fund or international union for confidential assistance options.

    Supporting Those Who Served

    Union veterans and military families may face unique healthcare, mental health, employment and transition-related needs. These resources are here to help.

    Veterans in crisis can call 988 and press 1 or text 838255

    Trusted Education Members Can Use

    The ULA Health & Wellness Update provides monthly health, benefit, safety and wellness information created specifically for union members, retirees, apprentices, veterans, and their families.

    Healthcare Partner Spotlight

    Feature one ULA healthcare or benefits partner through an educational article, video, podcast or Q&A.

    Know Your Benefits

    Plain-language education on in-network care, deductibles, prior authorization, telehealth, Medicare, and retiree coverage.

    Monthly Health Focus

    Seasonal health concerns, awareness campaigns, and preventive-care topics relevant to union families.

    Jobsite Health & Safety

    Practical toolbox talk topics, safety guidance, and OSHA updates for the construction trades.

    Mental Health & MAP Spotlight

    Feature union Member Assistance Programs, peer-support initiatives, and confidential support resources.

    Veteran Wellness

    VA resources, Vets4Vets updates, peer-support programs, and veteran health information.

    Member & Local Spotlight

    Recognize union members, benefit funds, and MAP initiatives improving member health.

    Upcoming Programs

    Health fairs, screenings, webinars, safety training, recovery meetings, and wellness campaigns.

      Healthcare Partner Spotlight

      Feature one ULA healthcare or benefits partner through an educational article, video, podcast or Q&A.

      Share a Member Wellness Story

      Members can share stories involving prevention, recovery, or union wellness programs.