Labor Day: A Celebration of Working People—and the Movement That Made It Possible
Ah… Labor Day. For many of us it means a three-day weekend, the last days of summer, a backyard barbecue,…
There When You Need Them 8-21-2026
Imagine it’s Sunday noon, the kind of ordinary hour when nothing is supposed to happen, and you slice your finger…
The Dog Days of Summer and the Workers Who Can’t Escape Them
The Dog Days of Summer – July 3-August 11. The phrase was named after Sirius — the Dog Star —…
The Hands That Help Build America
If you’ve eaten fresh fruit this week, visited a hospital or nursing home, stayed in a hotel, repaired your roof,…
Season of Sunshine—and Risk
There were two things to celebrate on June 21: Father’s Day and the first day of summer. I thought a…
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Just Made Labor History
For years, rideshare drivers have powered the American economy without sharing fully in its protections or prosperity. They are essential…
My Patchwork Career: Lessons from a Life of Work
Looking back, I remember spilling coffee all over a customer I was waiting on in the diner. And waving to…
The Commencement Address I Would Give If Asked
Good morning to all of you — faculty, families, friends, and most importantly—you, the Class of 2026. Today is a…
Remembering Our Nation’s Fallen Workers
More than 50 years ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act to ensure that all working men and…
No Moon Voyage Without a Timecard
Before one small step for man, there are millions of very ordinary steps—clocking in. The safe and successful launch of…