Small but Mighty: How One Organization Has Championed Worker Health for Nearly Four Decades
Dateline : September 28-October 2, 1986, Las Vegas Nevada: The American Public Health Association was holding its annual meeting. A…
Honoring the Workers Who Show Up in the Storm
Dateline: Boston, Sunday Evening, February 22: It’s a chilly and cloudy day here in my fair city, and we’re bracing…
Seriously, Mr. President — We Cannot Afford to Dismantle FEMA
This week, a coalition of unions and nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s plan to cut…
The Unsung Heroes: Workers Braving the Monster Storm
It’s a very cold, sunny Saturday morning here in Boston. Like many others, we are bracing for the monster snowstorm…
The Changing Landscape of Minimum Wage Across America in 2025 – and What It Means for Workers and Their Families
As we move into 2026, millions of American workers are experiencing changes in their paychecks, thanks to some minimum wage…
Report Card on Previous New Year’s OSH Resolutions
Two years ago, January 1, 2024 — back when the world made sense — I drafted some New Year’s Resolutions…
An Open Letter to ICE Agents
To the men and women of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: I write to you not as an adversary, but…
Give Workers the Gift of Kindness When Shopping for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. Holiday lights are up; there’s a Christmas tree in the town square. The Hanukkah…
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
There’s no snow on the ground, but it’s windy and cold here in Boston this morning – 18°F as I…
A Thanksgiving Thank You for Those Working on the Holiday
Thanksgiving is a day when many of us gather with family and friends to relax and celebrate the holiday. Our…