The holiday season is many peoples favorite time of the year. It’s a time to give, laugh and celebrate. But with holidays also comes food, food and more food. We…
This month we strive to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes. Why should you care about Diabetes? Diabetes effects 1 in 10 people in the…
There will be a few changes to the Vacation Benefit payouts, effective January 2020. Members who are signed up with the Union Building Trades Federal Credit Union will no longer…
Creating a budget that works for your life can help control your spending and allow you to save more money for retirement. TRACK YOUR SPENDING Keep track of what you…
25% of take-home pay is going to consumer debt.* $6,741 is the Average American's Credit Card Debt.** If you can free up those funds, think about how much…
A DISCUSSION WITH JENNIFER LITCHMAN-GREEN, VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Who is the American Heart Association? We are the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary…
Alicia D’Alessandro and Laura Manion, two Clinical Care managers from Mental Health Consultants, sat down with us to discuss the behavioral health services available to carpenters and their dependents. Can…
What was the letter I received in the mail about? Effective January 1, 2019, your Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue PPO plan has changed names. Please note, other than changing…
Kevin McCarthy Jr. is a carpenter. He’s the son of another Carpenter who’s been in the Union for over 30 years, and has been a hardworking member of local 158…
Construction is one of the most physically demanding industries in the United States. As a result, backaches and pain in the shoulders, neck, arms, and hands are some of the most…