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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

Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids includes prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Three out of five heroin addicts started out on prescription opioids. Opioid use disorder (OUD) isRead more

Be sure and watch LiUNA General President Terry O'Sullivan's message on American's infrastructure needs, and share it with friends and family.

How Prevalent Is Suicide? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 5.8 minutes an American dies by suicide or a drug overdose. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming over 44,000 lives per year. Construction is one of the mostRead more