Wellbeing Think Tank Responds to NIOSH Staff Cuts with Call to Unite Across Sectors for Stronger Worker Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Protections
Wellbeing Think Tank, a nonprofit focused on workplace health and equity, responds to NIOSH staff cuts with a public call to action. The organization urges cross-sector collaboration to protect worker safety, support evidence-based practices, and foster cultures of wellbeing in organizations across industries.
- Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA (1888PressRelease) April 07, 2025 - As news spreads about staff terminations at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), nonprofit organization Wellbeing Think Tank is calling on professionals across industries to unite in defense of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing.
In a recent post titled “Across Roles, Across Sectors: A Call to Unite for Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing,” founder Chase Sterling highlights the interconnected nature of roles in this space — from HR and DEI to safety, research, and mental health — and why this moment demands collaboration and courage.
“When protections at agencies like NIOSH are weakened, it doesn’t just impact one agency — it harms the foundation of safe work across every industry,” said Sterling. “This is about more than policy. It’s about people. And we need everyone at the table.”
NIOSH, a key division of the CDC, plays a vital role in protecting U.S. workers through research and science-backed recommendations. Its work has contributed to national standards addressing heat stress, safe staffing, injury prevention, and equitable workplace practices. Recent terminations at the agency threaten to disrupt these critical protections and could lead to preventable harm for millions.
Sterling’s message also speaks to the broader mission behind Wellbeing Think Tank: creating a space where siloed efforts to support workers — across health, safety, DEI, and beyond — can come together as one integrated, community-driven approach.
“Wellbeing is too often divided into categories like safety, mental health, or DEI,” said Sterling. “But in truth, we’re all working toward the same goal. It’s time to connect those efforts and treat workplace wellbeing as the ecosystem it really is.”
Wellbeing Think Tank invites professionals and organizations who care about creating healthier, more equitable workplaces to get involved. The nonprofit hosts monthly educational events, shares accessible, evidence-based tools, and cultivates a cross-sector community of practice.
Read the full post: https://www.wellbeingthinktank.org/blog/across-roles-across-sectors-a-call-to-unite-for-workplace-health-safety-and-wellbeing
Learn more or get involved: https://www.wellbeingthinktank.org/
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