Southern Illinois Laborers and Employers Health & Welfare

09/05/2026

Take note…

In most cases, slowing down through a work zone adds less than a minute to your commute... but for the people working just feet away, that extra minute can mean everything.

Every barrel you pass has a person behind it, someone with a family waiting for them at home tonight. When you ease off the gas, put the phone down, and give our crews room to work, you're helping make sure they get there.

Here's the actual math. On a two-mile stretch passing through a work zone, slowing from 55 to 45 costs you about 29 seconds. That's the difference between two minutes and eleven seconds and two minutes and forty. Even dropping your speed from 65 to 45 is still a difference of under 60 seconds.

To everyone who already slows down and drives with a little extra caution: thank you. The people behind the barrels are grateful for it.

09/01/2026

No matter what you’re going through, you matter—and help is available. If you’re struggling with your mental health or substance use, make the call today. And if you notice a coworker pulling away, check in on them. One conversation can change a life.
📞 988 Lifeline

SILEHW's mental health partner is AllOne Health. The Access Code is SOU500. https://portal.allonehealth.com/

09/01/2026

When we replace stigma with understanding, silence with support and fear with hope, we give each other the strength to speak up and recover. No LIUNA member should ever have to suffer in silence. Let’s break down the barriers together and make sure help is always within reach. https://silehw.org/lean-liuna.html

08/24/2026

Have you heard? The Fund Office has a new Member Portal. You can create your member login by going to our website at www.silehw.org. Click LOGIN in the upper right corner. If you are a new user, you will have to set up your account. Logins established prior to 2026 will no longer be active. You can access hours worked, annuity and vacation balances, as well as see current eligibility. Check it out today! If you have any questions, please contact the Fund Office during normal business hours. (618)998-1300.

07/23/2026

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07/11/2026

07/10/2026

Loss is never easy. We are concerned. We are here. We are confidential. We've got you.

07/10/2026

Please know, there is support available when you need it.

05/18/2026

Not your circus? It can be.

The Fund Office currently has ticket vouchers for the Shrine Circus at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on 05/30/2026. The vouchers are for a free ticket with the purchase of a ticket. There are 2 shows, one at 2:00 and one at 6:00. Tickets online are $20, at the box office are $25, and VIP seats are $35. These vouchers are free on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The first 100 adult tickets will be just $9.99 online. Proceeds of ticket sales benefit the Williamson County Shriners. Pick up your vouchers today at the Fund Office during normal business hours.

05/08/2026

Vacation checks have been mailed to your address of record if you submitted a signed request letter to the Fund Office. Those Members who have made advance arrangements with Connie Meadows to personally pick up checks may do so before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. If you have not received your check by Tuesday, 05/26/2026, please contact the Fund office at 618-998-1300. Replacement checks will not be generated until after that date. Thank you for your cooperation and participation in the Southern and Central Illinois Laborers Vacation Fund.