Laborers LifeCast
Laborers LifeCast
Podcast Description
Laborers LifeCast is a bilingual podcast focused on the health, wellness, and everyday experiences of Northern California Laborers and their families. Each episode features real conversations with experts and union members about topics that matter; like mental health, safety, benefits, nutrition, and more. Whether you're in the field, the office, or at home, this show is here to support your well-being, share your stories, and strengthen our community, one episode at a time.
We focus on wellness, benefits, and real-life conversations with experts, for Northern California Laborers.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as mental health, nutrition, safety, and benefits, with specific episodes like Trabaja duro, duerme bien focusing on the importance of sleep and its impact on workers' health. Another episode features insights from medical professionals on essential health topics, ensuring the content resonates with the everyday experiences of laborers.
Laborers LifeCast is a bilingual podcast focused on the health, wellness, and everyday experiences of Northern California Laborers and their families. Each episode features real conversations with experts and union members about topics that matter; like mental health, safety, benefits, nutrition, and more. Whether you’re in the field, the office, or at home, this show is here to support your well-being, share your stories, and strengthen our community, one episode at a time.
We focus on wellness, benefits, and real-life conversations with experts, for Northern California Laborers.
In this episode, Vanessa Atkinson sits down with Dora Diaz, Diane Jinks-Kikkert, and Geazul Quiroz, members of Pension Leadership at the Laborers Trust Fund and subject-matter experts on retirement benefits. Today’s discussion focuses on the Laborers Trust Fund Biennial Audit—a form mailed to certain retired members every two years to verify retirement status, review any post-retirement employment, and help ensure pension and Health & Welfare benefits continue without interruption.
We cover who receives the audit, which retirees are excluded this cycle, how to complete the required forms correctly, notarization options including in-person and Zoom appointments, how to submit your paperwork, and what happens if forms are incomplete or not returned by the deadline. We also explain prohibited post-retirement employment rules and why it’s important to respond on time.
Important Deadline: Completed audit forms must be returned by June 5, 2026.
For help with your audit letter, contact the Trust Fund Office.
We want to hear from you! email us – [email protected]
Member Resources
- Trust Fund Office: (707) 864-2800 or 1 (800) 244-4530
- Submit completed forms by mail or in person:
5672 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA - Email completed copies to: [email protected]
Credits
- Host: Jose Gamez
- Producer: Sara Ruiz
- Editor: Vanessa Atkinson
- Music: Andrew Franco
- Executive Producer: Bryan Berthiaume
- Support: Laborers Trust Funds Board of Trustees
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice or medical advice. Please consult a qualified legal or medical professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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