In 2020, a mission-driven group of volunteers from across the construction industry came together with the goal of saving lives. They collaborated to launch the inaugural Suicide Prevention Week for the industry — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths.Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — the construction industry will dedicate a week to raising awareness about the unique challenges workers face in construction that lead to suicide and what we can do to prevent it.

Join Liz, Hamilton and Chris Lalevee as they discuss the difficulties construction workers face and how he is working to change the system.

ABOUT CHRIS in his own words:

As for me, I spent many years in the field on cranes. Land, water, mobile and tower. I throughly enjoy what I do.

I was asked to work in our referral hall, where I worked for 8 years.

Now out as a business agent, in the Hudson County area, I work with our contractors, new contractors & our members on turning out the best in the heavy equipment industry.

I also run a program within our union called MAP. This stands for Member Assistance Program. Together with a team of peers, we assist members in getting help for various life issues such as mental health & addiction. I truthfully love doing this and know that helping people is my true calling. I’m always looking to collaborate, present, assist, etc with anything you and/or your company may need. An uncomfortable subject? , yes. Much needed? ABSOLUTELY!

Feel free to reach out to me about speaking on these uncomfortable but very real topics and their effect on the construction industry. Available for safety meetings, kick off meetings, conventions, etc.

My passion and goal is to raise awareness, inspire and help those in need throughout the construction industry.

A healthy workforce is a productive workforce and Local 825 strives to make that possible through constant training, care for our members & contractors as well as possessing the skills needed to bring your jobs in ahead of time and ahead of budget.

Reach out and let’s talk about how this skilled workforce of over 8000 members, can help you succeed.

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Twitter: CLalevee
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