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title: February 2026 Newsletter
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| View in browser February 2026 As February unfolds, we are energized by the unity and strength that define the union community. At the Union Labor Advisory Network, our work continues to be guided by pride, solidarity, and a steadfast commitment to supporting working families and the communities they build.   This year, the ULA Network is focused on meaningful growth expanding workforce development partnerships with Level Up, WDI, and other like-minded organizations, strengthening CTE pipelines, and advancing VFW remediation projects through the ULA Network Charitable Foundation and Vets 4 Vets Community Construction initiatives. Each project creates real opportunities and makes a tangible impact.    We remain committed to championing tradeswomen, connecting young people with apprenticeship pathways, supporting union veterans, and elevating important conversations around mental wellness and member benefits. This work reflects who we are — united by purpose and dedicated to the long-term strength of organized labor.   Our VFW remediation efforts are already underway. We kicked off with hands-on work,  completing plumbing repairs at VFW Edward F. Lukoski Post 7096 and beginning bathroom renovations at VFW John F Prince Post 6478. By restoring safe, functional spaces, we are helping ensure these posts remain welcoming hubs for veterans with much more to come.   We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and union partners for trusting the ULA Network to amplify union voices, showcase member services, and deliver impactful media that strengthens communities across the nation. Solidarity in Action: Union Labor Showing Up for Veterans On a snowy Sunday morning, volunteers came together through the ULA Network Vets 4 Vets Community Construction Project — part of the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Joseph P. Dwyer Initiative — to complete plumbing remediation and repairs at VFW Post 7096. With support from the Plumbers Local 1 Women’s Committee and The Mission Continues, the effort marks the beginning of continued support for VFWs and American Legions across New York — proving that when union labor, community partners, and veterans unite, real impact follows. Watch Interview When Labor Leads: A Smarter Future for Union Health Care Mary Fogarty, National Taft-Hartley Liaison at Solidaritus Health, shares how her union upbringing shaped her belief that labor remains a powerful pathway to middle-class stability and dignity at work. In this conversation, she explains how labor-owned, advanced primary care is helping benefit funds lower costs while improving access, prevention, and whole-person care — proving that when unions lead, members and their families get the quality health care they deserve. Watch Interview Want more stories from the front lines of labor? Check out our YouTube channel for interviews with union leaders, members, and partners. In The News... Union Workers Strike at Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra Nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West Ratify New Contracts by Overwhelming Majority In Major Breakthrough, Volkswagen Auto Workers Reach Tentative Deal California Labor Unions Demand Transparency and Human Oversight of Artificial Intelligence with New Legislation Organizing Down the Supply Chain: Logistics Workers Win First Contract Baltimore Adopts First Project Labor Agreement for Four Pumping Stations Events/Conferences Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York 2026 Winter Conference March 4-8, 2026 The Diplomat Resort & Spa \| 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL The 2026 Winter Conference of the New York City Building and Construction Trades offers an opportunity to connect with the leadership of New York City’s unionized construction industry. FDNY Battle of the Badges Charity Boxing Night March 6, 2026 Madison Square Garden \| New York, NY 10001 This highly anticipated night brings together first responders, supporters, and the labor community for an exciting event benefiting two important causes: Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York 2026 Winter Conference March 8, 2026 Westin Diplomat Resort \| 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL The breakfast will be held alongside the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York Annual Winter Conference, taking place March 4–8, 2026, at the Diplomat. Teamsters Local 282 Sixteenth Annual Scholarship Fund & 13th Annual Dinner Dance March 21, 2026 \| 6pm EDT Russo’s on the Bay \| 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY As the cost of higher education continues to rise, this fund was established to support the children of Local 282 members as they pursue their college goals. 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 Empowering Heart Health in the Union Labor Community - Hello Heart Stronger Hearts, Stronger Communities: Expanding Access Through Virtual Care Key Labor Union & Trust Trends to Watch in 2026 RxBenefits Why Digital Health ROI Matters More Than Ever Success That Strengthens the Labor Movement 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 Offshore wind means careers, training, and opportunity for IBEW members—and certainty for the future of our energy workforce. Have an impactful Labor image to share? Send to sfina@ulanetwork.com. No matter your role—union member, educator, veteran, or partner—there’s a place for you in our network. Subscribe, share a story, or get involved through our charitable foundation. Together, we’re not just building careers—we’re strengthening communities through labor. To learn more or get involved, email us at info@ulanetwork.com. 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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