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A NIOSH-funded Center of Excellence in Total Worker Health located @UUtah. Together, we can ensure that work promotes the health and well-being of all workers. linktr.ee/upower_twh Utah Joined November 2021

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U-POWER @upower_twh

7 hours ago

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on Friday as Dr. Megan Reynolds discusses how mortality rates among working-age adults have risen as US labor market institutions (LMIs) for workers have eroded. Register through the QR code or link in our bio.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

2 days ago

Some undertake seasonal work to get a break, while others rely on it to make their living. Some seasonal work is well-paid, while others limit worker ability to live as they'd like. Check out these four stories of seasonal work for examples of how and when work influences health.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

6 days ago

Seasonal work is work that's temporary by design and precarious by nature, but all seasonal jobs aren't created equal. Some may even give workers a vacation. Learn more from U-POWER's August newsletter by clicking the link in our bio.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

2 weeks ago

A study calculated that the 349k workers who lost their wage gains due to preemption laws would have earned a total of $1.5 billion dollars over nearly 20 years. Workers need change, and sometimes it's the smallest investments that offer us the most transformative payoffs.

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UofUHealthResearch @UUHSResearch

2 weeks ago

A new research study reveals when food insecurity spikes for new Utah residents. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/…

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U-POWER @upower_twh

3 weeks ago

Forty-four states have preemption laws on the books that prevent local municipalities from passing laws and regulations to protect workers. How does your state stack up against others? Image credit: Economic Policy Institute.

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UCB COEH @UCB_COEH

3 weeks ago

Next Week! Trust is the foundation of successful industrial hygiene. Join Dr. Breysse Cox on Sept 9 @ 12pm PT for a webinar on why trust matters and how IH pros can build it. Register: coeh.berkeley.edu/25ihw0909

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U-POWER @upower_twh

3 weeks ago

Floor preemption ensures that all state law is at least as protective as federal requirements, but ceiling preemption is a newer process that has pitted states against municipal entities of cities and counties. Who should control labor law within local communities?

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U-POWER @upower_twh

4 weeks ago

Although we normally think of government overreach as something between state and federal authorities, a closer look at preemption laws reveals another battle that may have key worker rights at its center. Join us today at 12 PM MST for an exploration of preemption laws.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

4 weeks ago

Did you know that research has found that antidepressants and a higher minimum wage have similar positive effects on mental ill-health? The research is clear. Better work = better mental health on a population level.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

a month ago

One simple solution to the problem of low-wage work is raising the minimum wage, and legislation has been proposed through the Raise the Wage Act of 2025. This legislation would raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $17 per hour in 2030. What could we expect to change?

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U-POWER @upower_twh

a month ago

If Denver's minimum wage is $18.81, what stops Salt Lake City from matching them? The answer: the state of Utah. Join us at a U-POWER Lunch & Learn to learn about preemption laws, how they impact work in Utah, and what advocates are calling for in response. Register at the link.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

a month ago

Overtime, or time worked beyond 40 hours in a week, can be the salvation of many paychecks. But overtime availability is limited and underenforced. Robust, worker-friendly overtime laws are a key part of ensuring fair compensation for all workers.

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U-POWER @upower_twh

a month ago

Many have heard unsympathetic responses to complaints about pay. "Get a better job," "work harder," or "go to college" (sound familiar?). But this advice doesn't always line up with reality, which is that hard-working workers in the U.S. are paid below the median income.

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UCB COEH @UCB_COEH

a month ago

Join us today at 12PM PST for a webinar with Dr. Hayami Koga on how work, optimism, and life purpose impact long-term health. Explore workplace interventions to improve well-being! Register here: coeh.berkeley.edu/25ihw0812