Healthy Work News
New Alliance Formed to Confront ‘Psychosocial Hazards’ as Global Worker Safety Day Highlights this Crisis
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a new coalition highlights overlooked threats to worker health and calls for U.S. action, citing new international report (U.S.) As the world marks the 2026 World Day for Safety and Health at Work—recognized in the United...
HWC Op-Ed “Sick and Unsafe” in The Forge
We’re honored that The Forge: Organizing Strategy and Practice published our op-ed Sick and Unsafe: Trump attacks on worker rights is an attack on public health. The Forge exists “to elevate the strategy and practice of...
Work Shouldn’t Make Us Sick
A rising tide of uncertainty is sweeping through today’s workforce. From government shutdowns to layoffs and hiring freezes, many employees are living with the constant question: What happens next? According to Pouran D. Faghri, MD. MS, FACSM, in her recent article in...
The Hidden Health Toll of Job Loss
By Zack Kaldveer via LinkedIn Healthy Work Campaign What happens when millions of Americans lose stable, good-paying jobs—not because of performance, but because of corporate outsourcing, automation, or deregulation? According to decades of research, including M....
Attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, are an Attack on Healthy Work.
As we celebrated International Women's Day this past weekend, we also acknowledge the inequality that continues to exist in the workplace (as in other spheres of life) not only between women and men, but between white and BIPOC, LGBTQIA and individuals with...
The Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace
Workplace stress is a significant contributor to mental health challenges, affecting millions of workers across industries. Unmanageable workloads, lack of support, poor work-life balance, and organizational cultures that prioritize productivity over well-being have...
How Climate Change Threatens Worker Health and Safety
Workers are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events and climate-related risks, particularly in disaster cleanup roles often filled by immigrant and incarcerated labor. Climate change—already a major risk to worker safety—leaves vulnerable laborers exposed to...
Forcing a Return to the Office and Undermining Flexible Work Options
The push by the Trump Administration to prioritize a return to traditional office settings over remote or hybrid work models has rightly sparked significant concerns. While in-office work can foster collaboration and community, a forced return undermines the...
The Attack on Fairness, Justice and Freedom from Discrimination in the Workplace
The Trump administration's approach is to rollback programs and policies designed to promote fairness, justice and freedom from discrimination in the workplace. Executive orders and rhetoric targeting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have created an...
The Assault on Worker Rights, Collective Action, and a Healthy Workplace
The Trump administration has consistently prioritized corporate interests over the rights and well-being of American workers. From attacking unions and collective bargaining to rolling back workplace safety regulations, these policies contribute to an unhealthy,...