The Center for Social Epidemiology

06/28/2024

05/18/2024

In this interview, Professor Emeritus Johannes Siegrist (of Germany) and Professor Jian Li (UCLA) speak about their background, their new book "Psychosocial ...

05/01/2024

Happy International Workers' Day, all!

Please check out the below online event "Modern Work and Workers' Voices Virtual Conference" May 7th-8th (9am-3pm PT/12-6pm ET), hosted by our colleagues at the California Labor Lab.* https://calaborlab.ucsf.edu/2024-annual-conference

On Tuesday, May 7th at 1:45pm PT/4:45pm ET, Healthy Work Campaign Director, Dr. Marnie Dobson Zimmerman will participate in the "Working in Healthcare Panel Discussion" with insights she gained from administering the Healthy Work Survey to a large public health agency in California and related intervention strategies.

This event is eligible for continuing education credits and will include distinguished speakers from the U.S. Department of Labor, California Labor Federation, LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, California State Assembly, National Nurses United, other universities and labor groups, and more.

*A NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Center for Total Worker Health

Dive into critical discussions on the evolving landscape of labor at the Third Annual Conference of the California Labor Lab. As we explore the challenges and opportunities in today's job market, from economic sustenance to job satisfaction, join us in shaping a future where every worker's voice is heard. Register for free now: https://na.eventscloud.com/24clls/

03/06/2024

Interested in work-related su***de prevention?

Check out this free webinar today at 5pm PT/8pm ET hosted by our partner UCLA Southern California Education and Research Center.

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02/29/2024

Happy Leap Day, everyone!
The Center for Social Epidemiology
founding nonprofit of the Healthy Work Campaign (Healthyworknow)

This Leap Day, here's your reminder that there's only one you!

If you think that chronic work stress is impacting your physical health or mental health, head over to healthywork.org to assess for risk factors & map your Healthy Work Plan.

Want support in making your plan a reality? Invite a coworker to join you.

02/28/2024

Are you a union worker, non-union organizer, or other workplace safety & health advocate? Would you like to negotiate for improved working conditions for yourself and others?

Check out these great resources developed by LOHP - Labor Occupational Health Program (at UC Berkeley).
https://lohp.berkeley.edu/collective-bargaining/

And head over to our Healthy Work Strategies page - Labor-Management Contracts section, where we have a number of case studies that include specific provisions intended to improve working conditions.
https://www.healthywork.org/resources/healthy-work-strategies/

02/28/2024

Don't miss this great webinar with Dr. Peter Schnall today at 12pm PT/3pm ET.

Today! Meet Dr. Peter Schnall, Co-Director of the Healthy Work Campaign & Founder of the Center for Social Epidemiology. He has been studying the impact of working conditions on hypertension and advocating for awareness of psychosocial work stressors for 40+ years. As Co-Director of the Healthy Work Campaign, he will be joining the CA Labor Lab at 12 PM Pacific to explore findings from the Healthy Work Survey and to describe steps to prevent unhealthy working conditions. Register now! https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/24CLL0228

02/23/2024

Want to reduce work stressors and improve job quality and health in the U.S.?

Check out this presentation next week by the man, the myth, the legend, Dr. Peter Schnall, hosted by the UC Berkeley Center for Occupational and Environmental Health.

Registration is free, and certifications of completion are available for attending!

https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/24CLL0228

Meet Dr. Peter Schnall, Co-Director of the Healthy Work Campaign & Founder of the Center for Social Epidemiology. He has been studying the impact of working conditions on hypertension and advocating for awareness of psychosocial work stressors for 40+ years. As Co-Director of the Healthy Work Campaign, he will be joining the CA Labor Lab on Feb. 28th to explore findings from the Healthy Work Survey and to describe steps to prevent unhealthy working conditions. Register today! https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/24CLL0228

02/16/2024