The central purpose of unions has always been to respond to workers’ needs and concerns. Unions have a history of establishing and promoting community initiatives that improve the lives of workers and their families.
The growing disease of substance abuse, addictions, mental health, stress, depression, and financial hardship, including but not limited to socioeconomic issues, are serious problems that hinder the quality of life for many of our members.
Member and Employee Assistance Programs (MAP/EAP) essentially have the same objective: to assist workers and their families through prevention, intervention, assessment, directed care, and follow-up services for problems that adversely impact workers’ lives.
MAP and EAP programs evolved from labor-initiated efforts to educate members and employers that debilitating personal problems should be approached as any other healthcare concern.
Ideally, employers will cooperate with the union on an equal basis to tackle the drug, alcohol, mental, and emotional issues that affect workers’ lives, the workplace and the community at large.
Where an employer will work with the union, we have an EAP. When the employer will not or cannot participate equally with the union; we have a MAP. Regardless of the latter, the IAM provides a CONFIDENTIAL service that will help members in need.
This service is available to all IAM members, staff, and family members.
For more information, download this brochure.
Important Phone Numbers
EAP Helpline: (301) 335-0735
Substance Abuse Hotline: (888) 250- 4IAM (4426)
All calls are confidential.
