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IAM&AW Features our LAP Conference on Website

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) featured an article and video on their website, GOIAM.org, that publicizes IAM member involvement with Labor Assistance Professionals (LAP).

A LAP School is scheduled for September 28 - October 3, 2025, at the Conference Center at Maritime Institute, in Linthicum, Matyland.

31st LAP Conference Comes to a Close

The 31st LAP Conference at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, came to a close on Thursday, July 17. We hope all of the attendees and exhibitor/vendors arrived back home safely. Election Results The LAP National Executive Board met in session during the conference on Wednesday, July 16.

Labor Assistance Professionals is sad to announce the passing of LAP co-founder Teddy Mapes on Tuesday, July 8. Teddy's legacy lives on as members gather in Las Vegas for LAP"s 31st conference the week of July 13-17. Here is the link to his obituary and arrangements.

We regretfully announce that long-time LAP member Bill Troy passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Bill was a member of the LAP New York City Chapter, and he served as a past LAP National Vice Chair. He was also a member of the Yonkers Federation of Teachers and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America, where he was employed by Con Edison.

David F. Yanolatos, 1959 - 2025

It is with a heavy heart to inform you of the loss of David Yanolatos, LAP New York City Chapter, who passed away on April 8, 2025. He was 65 years old. David was an active member with a LAP-C certification, and co-admin for the LAP FaceBook page.

Labor Assistance Professionals
Certification Bridge Program with NAADAC

Labor Assistance Professionals (LAP) and National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (NAADAC) partnered to develop a streamlined process for LAP members with the LAP-C credential to also obtain the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) credentials through a bridge process.

This relationship is in line with the LAP goals of:

Ensuring the availability of quality and effective chemical dependency and mental health treatment services for workers and their families by promoting the value and efficacy of such services to those within the workplace.

Enhancing the competency and availability of Labor Assistance Professionals and Programs through networking opportunities, continuing education, and professional certification.

Increasing the recognition of the key role Labor Assistance Professionals have in advancing workplace wellness and safety by serving as the voice of EAP with a specialized sensitivity to organized labor within the behavioral health care industry.

For more information about the bridge process click here.

James Angyal, LAP-C
National Chairperson
Labor Assistance Professionals

A Brief History of Labor Assistance Professionals, by Ted Mapes and Tommy Burns (New York City Chapter), Tom Cole (Tri-State Chapter), Jack Freckman (Tennessee Chapter), and Ken Morse (Midwest Chapter)

Series of Interviews with Mickey Diamond (New York City Chapter)

Mickey Diamond was a member of the LAP New York City chapter and an early pioneer in the development of union-based occupational alcohol programs in the workplace. The LAP organization honors him each year with a presentation of the "Mickey Diamond" award to a deserving LAP member at the summer conference.

"Mickey Diamond was not only a leader, but an innovator in the world of alcohol treatment programs in the workplace. In this interview he gives the viewer a small glimpse of his life story and into what it was like to be in the field in the early years of Employee Assistance Programs. Mickey died less than a month after this interview, he is sorely missed." - ILR School, Cornell University

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