Wisconsin Laborers union breaks new ground with peer support for troubled members

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A Wisconsin construction union is launching an organized peer support program for its members who need help with addiction, substance abuse or mental health challenges — only the third program of its kind in the U.S.

The program was announced Wednesday by the Wisconsin Laborers District Council and dubbed LEAN — short for Laborers Escaping Adversity Now.

People in construction say the nature of their jobs can make it hard to face up to serious …

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