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The Metro-ILA Fringe Benefit Fund successfully kicked off its first “Health & Wellness Day” at N.Y.C.T. / Island Securing on June 29, 2011. The event is part of a campaign to promote good health and disease prevention for all Metro-ILA members and their families. The Fund is planning a series of Health and Wellness Days to be held at other Metro-ILA employer sites beginning in September.
Fifty-five of N.Y.C.T.’s Metro-ILA employees participated in the day’s events. A professional Medical Staff was on hand to offer Free Wellness Screenings, including a Full Blood Workup, where many potentially serious conditions are best identified and addressed.
Basic Wellness measurements (glucose levels, blood pressure, Body Mass Index, etc.) were also offered. Participation was voluntary and test results were 100% confidential. 
Metro-ILA and Cigna Plan representatives helped members with questions about benefit coverage, claims issues, and finding primary care physicians and/or specialists. Additionally, informational brochures and free giveaways were distributed.
Three certified Massage Therapists offered neck and shoulder “Chair Massages” while members waited to get their Wellness Screenings.
Finally, a drawing for $500 in Gas and Gift Cards was held (5 cards at $100 each), as an added incentive for employees to sign up to have a full blood work up performed.
The management of N.Y.C.T. and the Officers of ILA Local 1814 enthusiastically supported the event and applaud Metro-ILA for this groundbreaking initiative in our industry. Metro-ILA is especially gratified that it was able to conduct a direct outreach to employees in their workplace, with virtually no disruption to daily operations.
The Trustees of the Metro-ILA Funds, the campaign’s sponsors, are committed to help plan participants see the value of scheduling annual checkups and Wellness visits as an investment in their job and family’s security. This will go a long way to prevent and treat medical conditions before they become catastrophic, costly, and life-threatening.
“It was truly a united effort,” said Joe Ragusa, Funds’ Administrator. “Management, the ILA, and the Funds all worked together for the health and well-being of our Metro-ILA plan members and they clearly appreciated it. Everyone came out a winner!”
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Retiring November 2011 - Robert Clark worked for Apexel Corp. as a TIR man. After 28 years in the industry, he looks forward to spending some leisure time with his family and friends.
Retired October 2011 - Nicolas Ramos retired after 31 years in the industry, working in the meaintenance department at Apexel Corp. While figuring out long term plans, Nicolas knows he'll be relaxing alot and enjoying every minute of it.
New Birth - Jack Da Costa III - Congratulations to Jack Da Costa Jr. on the birth of his new son Jack Da Costa III on 09/28/2011. Jack works for Columbia Container and has been in the industry for 9 years.
Frank & Katie Brooks gave birth to their son Jackson (7lbs. 11oz.) on July 2, 2011. Frank works in the Container Division at American Maritime Services.
Eva Marchiano (8lbs. 5oz.) was born on July 18, 2011 to parents Lisa & Thomas Marchiano. Tom works in the Container M&R department at Apexel Corp.
Dante Tignini married his lovely bride Lauren on May 29, 2011. Dante has been working at Apexel Corp. for the past 10 years.
Yankiel & Laura Rodriguez were married on August 10, 2011. Yankiel has worked as a Lasher for A.G. Ship Maintenance for the past 6 years.
Joseph Torrellas and wife Millie are living the good life in retirement. The couple love to travel to Las Vegas and Puerto Rico and will soon set sail on a cruise at the end of the summer. Joe retired from Port Securing & Maintenance after 31 years as a TIR man and a mechanic before that.
