Wins for Workers and Workers' Rights

Beyond surprising results in the Senate and House, this year's midterm elections delivered notable wins for workers' rights, health and safety. Collective bargaining, the minimum wage and women's health were all on the ballot – and the results made it very clear what voters want.

These elections came as Americans' approval of labor unions stands at 71 percent, the highest it's been since 1965. As a new Economic Policy Institute report details, unions bring many benefits, including a stronger democracy. Read More

Trench Deaths Are on Pace to Set a Record
Trench deaths tripled following the 2007-2009 recession when construction demand increased and many new companies – some without the experience and skills to perform the work safely – raced to perform that work.

Many employers are continuing to take this approach during the current construction boom, and it’s costing workers their lives. Read More

Young People Are Unhappy. Can a Construction Career Help?
Twenty years ago, young people were among the country's happiest. Today, that trend has reversed. Rising costs, a turbulent political climate and lack of a sense of belonging are all major factors.

For young workers, a career with LIUNA can provide financial opportunity, camaraderie and a sense of purpose. Read More

In our first video in an upcoming series on chronic pain, we take a look at how chronic pain is defined, factors that increase risk for chronic pain and how the types of injuries that lead to chronic pain can be minimized or prevented.

Lack of Paxlovid Use Costing Thousands of Lives
From the beginning of May through the middle of October, more than 68,000 Americans died of COVID-19. That's an average of about 400 people per day. It's estimated that treatments such as Paxlovid could reduce that number to around 50 people per day. And yet most people aren't receiving it. Read More

Are We Drinking Less? Exploring the "Sober Curious" Trend
“Sober-curious” refers to the decision to decrease alcohol consumption or experiment with an alcohol-free lifestyle. In 2021, 22 percent of Americans were cutting back. Reducing alcohol consumption can improve sleep, immune function, memory and energy levels. Reflecting on your relationship with alcohol and being a little "sober curious" may be a change worth considering. Read More

Mental Health Resources
Did you miss our last email about new suicide prevention materials and other mental health resources available from the LHSFNA? Catch up here.

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