Union One Expands National Platform to Strengthen Workforce Stability for Union Families

New programs provide income protection, housing affordability, and tuition assistance to union members nationwide

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Union One, a national consulting and benefits administration firm, has expanded its platform of voluntary programs to help labor unions strengthen membership engagement and deliver meaningful value to working families across the United States. The new initiatives include income protection, mortgage assistance, and tuition support, all aimed at improving financial stability for union members and their families.

Why it matters

As labor shortages intensify across skilled trades and transportation sectors, workforce stability has become a critical challenge for unions. By providing income protection, housing affordability, and education support, Union One's programs help unions retain experienced workers and attract new members, strengthening the overall skilled labor force.

The details

Union One's platform now supports program access for more than 3 million active union workers and 1 million retirees nationwide. Since inception, the company has assisted over 40,000 claimants and delivered more than $600 million in tax-free income replacement benefits. The new Housing Advantage and Tuition Assistance programs are designed to further enhance financial stability for union families.

  • Union One was founded in 2006.
  • The company launched the Union One Housing Advantage Program and Tuition Assistance Program in 2026.

The players

Union One

A national consulting and benefits administration firm specializing in Guaranteed Acceptance Member Valued Programs for labor unions.

Andrew Haley

The President of Union One.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET)

The oldest labor union in North America, which partnered with Union One to develop its guaranteed acceptance income protection model.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

A national labor organization that is a launch partner for Union One's Housing Advantage Program.

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

A national labor organization that is a launch partner for Union One's Housing Advantage Program.

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What they’re saying

“Workforce stability is about more than jobs. It is about protecting income, expanding opportunity, and giving members the confidence to build long-term security for their families.”

— Andrew Haley, President of Union One (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Union One plans to expand the Housing Advantage Program nationwide, including to Puerto Rico, in March.

The takeaway

By providing income protection, housing affordability, and tuition assistance, Union One's programs are helping labor unions strengthen financial stability for their members and their families, addressing a critical challenge of workforce stability in skilled trades and transportation sectors.