Workplace stress in truck drivers: a reality on the road

Chronic stress is a significant long-term health risk factor, and it is a problem that truck drivers face daily on the roads. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, approximately 65% of American workers rate their job as a significant source of stress. The World Health Organization reports that 83% of U.S. […]
Potential strike threatens U.S. ports over automation concerns

A labor conflict that could severely affect the U.S. economy is looming. 45,000 workers from East Coast and Gulf ports have threatened to strike just as elected President Donald Trump returns to the White House. The dispute centers around port automation, which could jeopardize thousands of jobs by replacing human labor with machines. If carried […]
Understanding the Polar Vortex: what it is and how to prepare for winter weather

Though the polar vortex has always existed, its effects have gained attention in recent years due to increasingly extreme weather. The United States is currently grappling with severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people across the country’s eastern regions. These extreme cold spells, with temperatures plummeting as low as -50°C (-60°F), are driven by […]