Podcasts
In collaboration with America's Work Force (AWF) Union Podcast, Blue Cross Blue Shield National Labor Office (NLO) shares it's perspective on trending health care topics that are impacting America's working people.
Mental Health Awareness: BCBSA's approach to mental health | May 2025
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO, and Dr. Ruthie Fesahazion-Fortune, Project Director for Clinical Affairs at BCBSA, discuss the mental health crisis facing American workers. In this episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, they explore common mental health challenges, workplace impacts and BCBSA's strategies to address these issues.
NLO Executive Director discusses cancer awareness and care | April 2025
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss statistics related to cancer diagnoses, the importance of preventive care and screenings and a union's role in supporting members through their cancer journeys.
Exploring GeoBlue: International travel health insurance insights | March 2025
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO, and Lynn Pina, Chief Marketing Officer at GeoBlue, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the benefits of GeoBlue, the necessity of additional coverage when traveling abroad and how GeoBlue can assist union members and their families during their international travel plans.
FEP is ready to assist federal employees during open enrollment period | November 2024
Merrilee, Executive Director of the NLO, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEP) discuss the benefits and coverage provided by FEP, which serves over 5.5 million federal employees, retirees, and their families.
Logue’s cancer journey helps union members navigate cancer care | October 2024
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO, shares her personal journey with breast cancer on the America's Work Force Union Podcast, she highlights the importance of having a support system and being proactive in healthcare.
CPWR, NLO and NABTU working to address opioid misuse in the trades | September 2024
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO, and Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director at The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to share insights on the support available through medical plans and community resources, and the ongoing efforts to reduce opioid and suicide-related deaths in the construction sector.
Explaining health care options for union members approaching retirement | August 2024
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO and Duncan Lawson, Director of Market Intelligence for Government Programs for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the health care landscape and options available to union members as they approach retirement.
BCBS partners with the Boys & Girls Club to improve mental health care | June 2024
Merrilee Logue, NLO Executive Director and Keisha Adams, Managing Director of Strategic Execution and Partnerships for BCBSA, joined AWF Union Podcast to talk about their new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to improve youth mental health care.
BCBSA taking on youth mental health crisis with trauma-informed care | May 2024
Merrilee Logue, NLO Executive Director, and Dr. Razia Hashmi, Vice President of Clinical Affairs with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to continue our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month.
BCBSA Getting the Word Out About the Medicaid Redetermination Process | April 2024
Merrilee Logue, NLO Executive Director and Mikal Sutton, the Managing Director of Medicaid Policy for the BCBSA, joined AWF Union Podcast to talk about the process for Medicaid Redeterminations and how Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies are working to give American’s access to coverage.
NLO and BCBS on Elimination of Women's Health Inequalities | March 2024
To round out Women’s History Month, Merrilee Logue, NLO Executive Director joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss women’s disparities and health equity.
NLO Providing Health Needs for Unions | January 2024
Merrilee Logue, NLO Executive Director, joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the NLO, her journey to leading the union-focused organization and how they ensure it provides the best solutions for all union members.