The Union Labor Advisory Networks Inaguaral Event Honoring our Veterans and Inredible Honorees
Channel: Union Labor Advisory Network
Date: 2023-12-18

The ULA Network’s first event was held in honor of our Veterans on November 15th 2023. The Honorees were recognized for their commitment is assisting our military hero's with a gateway to meaningful, long-lasting, well-paying careers in the construction trades through world-class apprenticeship education programs, as well as, within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters through a program called Helmets to HardHats (H2H), which is a focus of the ULA Networks mission in supporting career opportunities within the skilled unionized construction industry.

H2H was created by the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit joint labor-management driven entity that connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. Since 2003, they have helped over 40,000 military personnel successfully transfer into civilian careers in the construction trades.

I would like to thank and acknowledge our 2023 honorees Joseph Geiger Executive Secretary Treasurer for The NYC District Council of Carpenters. We thank you for all your efforts in supporting our Veterans and the livelihood of 20,000 skilled union members you serve and support.  Joe works alongside the NYCDCC supporting numerous charitable foundations including Jared Allen's Home for Wounded Warriors, The NYC Boy Scouts of America and board member for NY Helmets to Hardhats.

Gary LaBarbera Jr. who Is a 3 tour Marine Veteran and Business Agent with Teamsters Local 282. Gary’s life embodies selflessness, courage, and relentless dedication.  His service, both on the battlefield and in community is an inspiration.  Additionally, Gary is the Teamsters Trade Advisor to the H2H program nationwide. We thank Gary for his service to both our Country and to the other veterans he is helping.

We thank Anne Trenkle NYS Director of NY Helmets to Hardhats for allowing the ULA Network to recognize and educate others about your inspiring work and allowing us to help raise awareness, as well as, funds to support career opportunities for our Veterans through Helmets to Hardhats.

I want to also acknowledge the unwavering support I’ve received from my Union labor clients and friends that have allowed me the privilege of working for them and their members. Thank you as well to my business associates who also share the same vision and values as myself.

Excited to begin this next chapter in my professional life and to have found my purpose in giving back to so many people that have helped shape and guide me in the right direction.

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