The resolution addresses the alarming rates of suicide and behavioral health challenges faced by construction workers in the United States, who experience significantly higher suicide rates compared to the general population. It highlights the disproportionate impact of substance use disorders, particularly opioid misuse, on this workforce, often stemming from work-related injuries and hazardous conditions. The physically demanding nature of construction work, combined with long hours, job instability, and a culture that may stigmatize mental health issues, contributes to elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and untreated behavioral health conditions among workers.

In response to these challenges, the resolution emphasizes the critical need for timely and culturally competent behavioral health care, including prevention services and peer support, to ensure a safe and resilient construction workforce. It also acknowledges the exacerbation of these issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic factors that limit job availability. The resolution calls for increased awareness, prevention, and access to behavioral health resources tailored to construction workers, as well as collaboration across sectors to foster a supportive environment that encourages workers to seek help without fear of judgment.