Social Justice

Most of us think of Labor Day as a day to rest from the labor associated with our jobs—a day off not unlike many other national holidays. However, it is becoming increasingly important for us understand the purpose and value of this national moment of reflection on the indispensible engines of our economy: the workers. […]

The need for smoke-free work environments is typically discussed exclusively within the public health arena and isn’t usually considered a social justice issue. The obvious impact exposure to secondhand smoke has on the health of American workers is staggering, but some states and municipalities have been slow to adopt policies that protect workers from exposure […]