Start 2026 on the right foot with the Care Team!
This time of year, many of us make resolutions to improve our health, whether that means eating healthier foods, improving our relationship with food, quitting tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption, and getting more healthy movement. These goals may seem daunting, but with the right tools, you can make them a reality. The Care Team’s health […]
Take care of your health this holiday season
The holiday season can be a joyous and busy time. Amid the rush, the endless todos, and the holiday stress, it’s important to take care of your mental and physical health. Staying active, eating well, prioritizing sleep, and cutting back on caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol can help manage the extra stressors of the season. 📞 […]
Manage your Diabetes with the Care Team
November 14 is World Diabetes Day, an initiative to raise awareness about treatment, care, and support for people living with diabetes. More than 37 million people in the US are diabetic, and 1 in 5 people with diabetes do not know they have it. Diabetes can have serious negative health effects. It is a major […]
Celebrating Our DC 82 Veterans
This Veterans Day, we’re celebrating two outstanding members who have served our country. Kayle Witzman Kayle is a DC 82 painter and a former member of the Army National Guard, where she served for 8 years. She also served in the Army Reserves for 3 years. What brought her to the union finishing trades were […]
Take care of all of your Mental Health needs with the Care Team
Today is World Mental Health Day, an international day of awareness and action established by the World Federation of Mental Health in 1992. This day reminds us that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that no one should have to face challenges alone. We encourage you to: If you are struggling, […]
DC 82 Summer Digital Newsletter
Jeff Stark Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, IUPAT District Council 82 One of the great benefits of our Healthcare Insurance is the addition of TEAM. TEAM is a resource largely untapped by the members and their dependents. Several years ago, I remember looking online for a primary care physician and not really knowing what I was looking for. […]
DC 82 Gives Back: True Friends
Thanks to our members and contributing partners, District Council 82 was able to donate $100,000 through PATCH to True Friends, a local nonprofit that works with children and adults with disabilities. PATCH, or Painters and Allied Trades for Children’s Hope, is a foundation started by the International in 2001 to support organizations that help young […]
We’ve got your back: mental health support this September
National Suicide Prevention Month: a time to raise awareness, support each other, and break the silence around mental health. The statistics on suicide rates are staggering: every 11 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. In construction, the risk is even greater, with a suicide rate 2.4 times higher than the national average. That’s […]
The Care Team Offers Patient Advocacy Services!
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The FTIUM Care Team is here to help every step of the way. Many of you know the FTIUM Care Team for their support around mental health and substance use. But they offer much more, including expert help navigating the […]
DC 82 Spring Digital Newsletter
Jeff Stark Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, IUPAT District Council 82 My Union Story In 1996, I walked into the union hall and signed up as a member. The cost at the time was $500. That was a lot of money back then, as it still is today. Looking back, it is the best money I have ever […]