Laborers' Health & Safety Fund of North America

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In order for democracy to work, we need YOU to make your voice heard. Get out and today for pro-labor, pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot!

When we can expect national election results from swing states.

Tomorrow is Election Day.
Make sure you get out and vote! Click the link below to find out why LIUNA is supporting VP Harris and Tim Walz: www.liunaforharriswalz.org

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Lifting heavy objects doesn’t have to be scary! Whether you are lifting pumpkins or boxes at work, the proper lifting technique is important. This Halloween, learn more about lifting safety and our ergonomics research: https://bit.ly/4e6n9dl

The Fund's Industrial Hygienist, Nate Schreiber, recently attended an extreme heat summit at the White House. He was able to share best practices on mitigating the effects of extreme heat on workers and participate in discussions about building cooler, more heat-resilient communities.

LHSFNA Advocates for LIUNA Members at White House Heat Summit - LHSFNA In September, the Biden-Harris administration hosted its first-ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat. The summit gathered federal agencies, White House staff and stakeholders from many industries and communities to address the toll that extreme heat is taking on workers, infrastructure and the liv...

Our Wage and Hour Division has recovered more than $1 billion in back wages and damages for workers since the start of the Biden-Harris administration.

Workers like Joely Maniscalco, a home health aide in Pennsylvania. In 2024, the Wage and Hour Division found that Maniscalco had been the victim of wage theft from two different employers and recovered more than $1,000 in back wages for her. Maniscalco was facing eviction and was able to use the back wages to secure a new apartment.

Housekeeper Demetria Jones was not paid for all the hours she worked at a motel in Florida, and she struggled to provide for her family. Jones bravely stood up for her rights and contacted the Wage and Hour Division. As a result of the investigation, Jones received more than $2,000 in minimum wage and overtime compensation.

For confidential compliance assistance, workers and employers can call the agency’s toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243).

New data shows workers want unions – and we support them A surge in union representation petitions confirms that workers want unions – and they have the Biden-Harris administration’s full support.

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Portable stairs can be a safer alternative to a ladder. Portable stairs can offer handrails, flat stair tread, and greater stability. See more information here: https://tinyurl.com/42pjy64w

Make this extra sweet with union-made candy! Support fair labor and treat yourself to products made by hands. Find your favorites at Labor 411!

It's time to close the gap and secure the . Prop A would require employers to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Vote this November to bring earned paid sick days to Missouri.

Recovery from any behavioral health issue is a personal journey and looks different for everyone. We spoke with the Eastern Region’s Assistant Regional Manager, Bernard Callegari, about his long, winding road to recovery from addiction. Read the interview here:

A Conversation with LIUNA Eastern Region’s Bernard Callegari on 15 Years in Recovery - LHSFNA Recovery from addiction or any sort of behavioral health affliction is a deeply personal journey. And in many cases, that journey isn’t linear. There’s a misconception that once someone achieves recovery, their journey is done and they will be set for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, this ...

This guide offers information & tips to disaster and first responders to help them manage stress during crisis response:
✅ Describes how stress affects the body
✅ Suggests ways for to promote and engage in stress management.
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