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Bringing together Retiree Council representatives, District Council and Local Union Business Managers and special guests from throughout the region, the 11th Annual Midwest Region Laborers’ Retiree Conference was held October 9-10 at the Anthony C. Romolo Training Center in Mt. Sterling, IL. The annual two-day conference advances the region’sRead more

Each year, more than 41,000 Americans die by suicide and almost half a million receive medical care for suicide attempts. Unfortunately, many Laborers are susceptible to suicide. Construction is one of the most at-risk industries with the highest number of suicides and the second-highest suicide rate. Construction workers spendRead more

On Tuesday, August 28, Mary Davidson (retired Local 1095 Business Manager), Alvina Olveda (retired Local 1095 member/former Midwest Region Laborers' Organizer), and Robert "Bruce" Hill (Treasurer of the Alamo Chapter, 1st Marine Division), surprised the Southwest Laborers District Council (SWLDC) Delegates with an unannounced visit. Bruce proceeded to present an award and plaque to theRead more

Workers Win Living and Prevailing Wages on Construction Projects Receiving Tax Incentives LiUNA showed up in force last Thursday with nearly 100 workers proudly wearing orange at a rally of more than 400 activists from unions, faith groups and social justice organizations to demand the Austin City Council supportRead more

Laborers Local 751 and the Kankakee Federation of Labor donated $500 in $50 gas cards to the Run for the Fallen on June 19 in Kankakee to help with their expenses for their vans carrying runners. Saluting Middle East conflict veterans since the U.S.S. Cole attack in 2000, theRead more

You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. Every day nine people die and more than 1,000 are injured due to distracted driving. Distracted driving is any activityRead more

Slips, trips, and fall hazards are the second leading cause of occupational injuries. Outcomes can include head injuries, broken bones, lacerations, sprained muscles and even more significant injuries. Slips occur when you do not have enough traction or friction between shoe/boot and it drops unexpectedly to a lower level, throwingRead more

While the connection might not seem obvious at first, there is a direct correlation between being well and keeping yourself and your co-workers and employees safe. Being deliberate about paying attention to wellness – physical, mental, and financial – helps us to be more prepared to avoid and, whenRead more

An emergency action plan covers designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure everyone’s safety from emergencies. Putting together a comprehensive emergency action plan that deals with all types of issues specific to your worksite is not difficult. Explain your goals in the event of an emergency andRead more

The Midwest Region Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund wants everyone to know that your safety and the safety of others at jobsites is extremely important to us. June is National Safety Month, and each week we'll be bringing you articles about safety you can use to help keep yourselfRead more

Depression and anxiety disorders are different, but it is not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. In fact, nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. ItRead more