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ULA Network presents the September 2025 newsletter featuring impactful Labor events, news, interviews, and more.

| View in browser September 2025 At the Union Labor Advisory Network (ULA), our mission is to connect, educate, and empower the union labor community by providing access to resources, career opportunities, and support services. Through ULAnetwork.com and the ULA Charitable Foundation, we highlight the value of union labor through storytelling, workforce development, veteran support, and apprenticeship promotion.   We are proud to announce our upcoming ULA Charitable Foundation – 3rd Annual Veterans Service Award Reception on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.   This special evening will honor the service and sacrifices of union veterans while supporting programs that uplift our communities. Proceeds will benefit both our veterans and the ULA Charitable Foundation with its partner organizations, advancing initiatives that strengthen the union labor community.   More details and registration at  ULAnetwork.com.   Together, we are not just building careers—we are building stronger communities through labor. Vets4Vets Community Construction Project Launch On August 14, the ULA Network Charitable Foundation kicked off our Vets4Vets Community Construction Project at the John F. Prince Post V.F.W. 6478. Thank you to all who attended and supported this inspiring launch. We are grateful to our Union Building and Construction Trade partners, The Mission Continues, and the NYC & NYS Departments of Veterans’ Services for helping us strengthen our mission to serve veterans. A special thanks to Pat Glennon, the IBEW Local 3 Veterans Club, the VFW, and our ULA Network Board Advisors for their leadership.   We were honored to recognize Arthur Grabiner, a 99-year-old WWII Navy Veteran, whose service and lifelong commitment continue to inspire. The Vets4Vets Project will unite the trades, partners, and community to support veterans and their families through hands-on construction and opportunity. To support and get involved, reach out to mfina@ulanetwork.com. Plattduetsche Park \| 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY The Union Labor Advisory (ULA) Network is proud to host this meaningful evening dedicated to recognizing the courage of our veterans, uplifting union labor voices, and celebrating the leaders making a difference in our communities. Get Details Building Life-Changing Careers in Construction with the EAS Carpenters & Carpenter Contractor Trust  In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Anthony Abrantes (Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) and Cyndie Williams (Executive Director, Carpenter Contractor Trust) to discuss how the unionized construction industry creates life-changing career opportunities. Watch Interview To watch more interviews with Labor leaders and partners, visit our YouTube channel. NYS Teamsters Continue to Lead the Way The 2025 NYS Teamsters Conference in Lake George brought together leaders, members, and allies united in strengthening the voice of working people across New York. From protecting good-paying jobs to building stronger communities, the Teamsters continue to lead the way in creating opportunities for thousands of families. The ULA Network was proud to attend and collaborate with the NYS Teamsters on advancing education, communication, and opportunity for the union labor community. Visit New York Teamsters In The News... California Teens Are Ditching Office Jobs — and Making $100K Before They turn 21 Governor Shapiro Visits IBEW Local 163 Training Center to Highlight His Administration’s Focus on Expanding Pennsylvania’s Workforce to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy Mastering Apprenticeships: Preparing Skilled Workers Ironworkers Union Breaks Ground on New Orlando Training Center to Tackle Skilled-Labor Shortage Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PINCC) Assists Electrical Apprentices with Tools & Resources Events/Conferences Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) 2025 September 19-21, 2025 McCormick Place Convention Center (West Bldg) \| 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL TWBN is the largest annual gathering of tradeswomen in the world. It’s a powerful celebration of sisterhood, solidarity, and opportunity in the unionized building trades. New York Helmets to Hardhats Stars & Strikes Charity Softball Tournament September 20, 2025 Mitchel Athletic Complex \| 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY All proceeds benefit New York Helmets to Hardhats (NYH2H) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to placing military service members into direct entry positions within New York’s unionized construction industry. Rotary Club of Verrazano Hosts: 18th Annual Joseph Campagna Memorial Golf Outing September 22, 2025 Richmond County Country Club \| 135 Flagg Pl, Staten Island, NY All proceeds from this special event directly support our mission of providing life-saving heart surgeries for children suffering from congenital heart disease and awarding educational scholarships to deserving students. Teamster Center Services 31st Annual Health & Benefits Expo September 25, 2025 Sheraton New York Times Square \| 121 West 27th Street, Ste 1100, New York, NY Now in its 31st year, the Health & Benefits Expo is the largest multi-employer and public benefits conference held in the New York Metropolitan area.  View All Upcoming Labor Events Looking to Feature a Labor Event? If you have an upcoming event that supports Labor, email us at sfina@ulanetwork.com to have your event featured on our website. Partner Content Obesity & Weight Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Making Lasting Change Are Your Pharmacy Benefits Working as Hard as Your Members? An Employer’s Guide to Open Enrollment Season How Extended Stay America Is Transforming Employee Engagement with Digital Heart Health Doing Well by Doing Good New York’s Scaffold Law: Then & Now Sword Health Launches Intelligence, a New AI Division, to Expand Beyond Care Delivery and Transform Healthcare's Most Critical Operational Workflows Barasch & McGarry Recognizes Sarcoma Awareness Month Changing the Paradigm of Mental Healthcare Delivery Visit our blog to view more Labor content from our partners.    Have something to share with the community? Email us at sfina@ulanetwork.com with content ideas. Labor Through the Lens Credit photo and post to: @mta Original Post Have an impactful Labor image to share? Send to sfina@ulanetwork.com. Become a ULA Network Partner! ULA Network is a media-first, mission-driven organization dedicated to elevating the voices, visibility, and victories of the labor movement. We provide union-focused digital storytelling, social media management, event production, and distribution services that drive real-world impact. From apprenticeships to organizing wins, we tell labor’s story with power, pride, and purpose. Learn more about the benefits of partnering with ULA Network. Learn About the Benefits of Being a ULA Partner Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters! Union Labor Advisory Network  9322 3rd Avenue, Ste 405 Brooklyn, NY 11209 Unsubscribe Manage Preferences |
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