Category: Support

COVID-19 | Update for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 66

COVID-19 | Insurance and Benefits Update

As you are aware, our area of the country is presently experiencing an outbreak of Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. On March 5th the Washington State Insurance Commissioner mandated that all insured health plans waive co-insurance, copayments, and deductibles that would be applied against the cost of COVID-19 testing. Additional mandates included allowing a one-time early […]

New Trends in Addiction Treatment

First, what is the definition of addiction?  The American Heritage® Dictionary defines addiction (ə-dĭkˈshən) as: The compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance: a drug used in the treatment of heroin addiction. An instance of this: a person with multiple chemical addictions. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved […]

Stress Management 101

Obligations, bills, work, family, health, financial concerns, can I pay that bill – life has its challenges but how we handle the problems can lead to stress or success. For many, life can be challenging. In a nutshell, we have the ability to remain calm and in control, if we handle ourselves properly. However, learning […]

Feeling Alone During The Holidays

Everywhere we turn during the holiday season, we are bombarded by happy and uplifting messages—on television we see images of people opening the “perfect gift”, and, on the streets, we are awash in festive decorations and seasonal light displays. So why at different times during the holiday season do so many of us experience loneliness, […]