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,…
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…
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…
OSHA’s New Poster Leaves Some Things to be Required
OSHA made a major announcement today: It’s changing posters. Why? Because they care. But this is not necessarily good news.…
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…
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…