July 11, 2016 | Department News
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Positive influence extends beyond members, Public Health researchers say
Labor unions, whose numbers are at historic lows in the United States, help to build a culture of health in the workplace and beyond, according to a report from the University of Washington School of Public Health. The study was co-authored by Associate Professor Amy Hagopian.