Union Labor Advisory Network

Building connections. Inspiring confidence. Supporting women in the trades. At the 2026 Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in Houston, ULA Network’s Michael Fina caught up with our friend Deborah Rivera, President of the UA Plumbers Local 1 Women’s Committee.

From military service to a new career in the Union Skilled Trades.  Thank you, StarLynn, for sharing your story and helping others see what’s possible. hubs.li/Q04BGg9H0 (hubs.li/Q04BGg9J0)

Not every career path is paved. Some are Tiled. BAC Local 7 Tile Marble and Terrazzo NY/NJ Tom Nolan Apprentiship Coordinator & Tile Apprentice Andrew Kalebota with students of David Brearley HS at their Career Fair in Kenilworth, NJ. Learn more visit: hubs.li/Q04C7JSx0

How can healthcare serve union members? Tim Weed of Teladoc Health explains how Teladoc One connects members with personalized care and support. Watch full conversation: hubs.li/Q04Bz8Mn0! #TeladocOne #UnionBenefits #LaborCommunity

At Huntington Country Club, the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades brought together union leaders, benefit fund trustees, administrators, and benefits providers to explore ideas for managing costs and supporting members and their families. #support #educate #promote #ulanetwork

This team truly has a BIG heart! Thank you to Stephanie Campbell and the entire Hello Heart team for your friendship, dedication, and support of better health for union members and their families. To learn more Visit : hubs.li/Q04BGnJ00

How can influence move the labor movement forward? At the Tradeswomen Conference, David Knipp discussed how social media can raise awareness of union careers and opportunities in the skilled trades. The future of the trades starts with getting the word out. 📢 #LaborMovement

If you could change one thing about today's workforce, what would it be? Higher wages, better benefits, more apprenticeships, or work-life balance? 💬 Share your answer in the comments! #ULANetwork #UnionStrong #SkilledTrades

SHOUT OUT TO OUR BROOKLYN BROTHER  Respect to @beebklyn75_bayridginal and the Millwrights of NYC Carpenters Local 740  To learn more about a career in this trade visit:  hubs.li/Q04BtCrx0 Got a job site you're proud of? Tag @unionlaboradvisorynetwork and we'll share it.

Supporting veterans brings unions and communities together. 🇺🇸 At the 32nd Teamsters Health Benefits Expo, Ron Abrahall shared his support for ULA Network’s work with veterans and working families. Join us next week for our Veterans Service Awards Reception! #Vets4Vets

Strong women. Strong unions. Strong communities. Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference brought together women from across the United States and Canada to connect, collaborate, and share the experiences and ideas that make our labor movement stronger. #unitedhealthcare #ibewlocal3

Local 7 Sisters Representing with Pride! Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Local 7 of New York & New Jersey was proud to support Tradeswomen Build Nations 2026 in Houston, connecting with union sisters from across the United States and Canada.

At this year’s Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in Houston, Brooke Nichols, a Journey worker Plumbers Local 200 on Long Island, connected with Christina Lemyre and apprentice Star Yeager of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12NY to share the power of sisterhood in the trades.

BAC Local 1 NY 2026 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference was represented in Houston and proud to recognize Zakiyah Sayyed, a PCC apprentice, and Priscilla Rocco and Kristine Azzoli, PCC journey workers. To learn more visit: hubs.li/Q04zWyKd0

Bringing Labor Together to Strengthen the Health and Wellbeing of Union Families ULA Network celebrates Andy Johnson and Teamster Center Services’ 32nd Annual Health & Benefits Expo

Building New Jersey’s Future, One Apprentice at a Time! This past weekend’s New Jersey Statewide Bricklayers Apprenticeship Competition celebrated the skill, dedication, and pride shaping the next generation of union craftworkers. #ULANetwork

A Hard Hat. A Conversation. A Connection That Matters. “If you need to talk to somebody… I’m here for you.” Thomas Ryan of Carpenters Local 157, New York City District Council of Carpenters, shares a meaningful reminder: you don’t have to carry life’s challenges alone.

NABTU President Sean McGarvey highlights the skilled workforce needed to build America’s growing data center infrastructure—and the importance of building it safely, securely, and with American workers. 🎥 Watch the CNBC interview (hubs.li/Q04z9ByF0)

Union members and their employers work hard to secure quality health coverage. Yet a part of the cost of that coverage can be difficult to see: New York’s Health Care Reform Act (HCRA) surcharges and covered lives assessments. To Learn more visit: hubs.li/Q04z938f0

The Union Labor Advisory Network (hubs.li/Q04z6n4H0) connected with Tim Driscoll, President of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, at this year’s New Jersey Bricklayers Statewide Apprenticeship Skills Competition with New Jersey Locals 4 & 5.