Well, let me tell ya, it wasn’t always pretty. Back in the day, workers faced some serious health and safety hazards on the job. But through the efforts of workers, unions, employers, government agencies, and even scientists like Dr. Alice Hamilton, we’ve made some significant strides in improving conditions. Now, let’s talk about the numbers. … Read more

The story of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a long and storied one that begins in the late 19th century, when the public grew increasingly concerned about the safety of the food and drugs they consumed. This led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906, also known … Read more

In the year 1906, the renowned American writer and socialist Upton Sinclair published his seminal work, “The Jungle.” This novel, which was written with the intention of bringing to light the deplorable living and working conditions faced by immigrants in the meatpacking industry, had an unexpected impact on American society and became instrumental in catalyzing … Read more