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Season 5, Episode 256

Best of 2024: National Labor Office’s Merrilee Logue from Jan. 29

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Next up for the America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s Best of 2024 on Christmas Day is the Jan. 29 interview with Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, who discussed the NLO and ensuring the NLO provides the best solutions for all union members. 

The NLO operates as a liaison on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield, which provides the services needed by unions across the nation. Their Washington D.C. headquarters works with legislators to develop quality healthcare laws and union leaders to develop the best healthcare solutions for their members. The organization's national headquarters serves the International Union offices, and the NLO’s local plans take care of the needs of the Local offices.

Logue began her journey with unions working within the Actor’s Equity Association on Broadway, assisting with the business's day-to-day operations, including healthcare. She said this stop helped lead her to her current role. Today, Logue utilizes her degrees in education to educate and inform union members on the importance of quality health benefits, ensuring they are ready with the answers they need.

Much of the work done by the NLO relies on building relationships with union leaders and members. Logue said these relationships are the core for their business to operate successfully. She spoke on the increasing rate of women joining the trades and the importance of the NLO’s strategic alliances providing the best services possible for all union members. Much of their relationship-building takes place at labor conferences and union meetings, allowing for the organization to work directly with union members.

For more from the Best of 2024 Jan. 29 interview with Logue, listen to the show above.


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