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…
Remembering the Heroes and Losses of 9/11
Every day is a good day to take a moment to recognize and be grateful for the multitude of workers…
A BIG Thank You to Workers Who Keep America Running on Labor Day
Ah…. Today is Labor Day. A holiday weekend for many if not most of us. As millions of Americans sleep…
A Tribute to Trash Collectors
Thursday is trash and garbage pickup day here in Boston. This week is also the week that students move in…
Honoring the Life of a Working Man
8-18-18. My dad loved saying his birth date aloud. The cadence, the sound, the alliteration. He would have been 107…
Who Cares For Injured and Sick Workers?
With the spectacle of Trump’s military parade and the massive nationwide NO KINGS protests behind us, it’s a good time…
The Gift – and a Regifting Proposal
The gift was BIG news; big in so many ways. I’m talking about the BIG gift that the government of…