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…
April 1 Special Report: A Nation Without Workers
This morning, the United States conducted a bold experiment nobody authorized and everyone immediately regretted. It attempted to function without…
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 small…
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…