· 3 issues
The January 1972 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the struggle for community-worker control at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, highlighting the need for radical restructuring of the health system to prioritize people over profit. The editorial discusses the pivotal role of hospital workers in effecting change and the challenges they face in organizing alongside community members. Notable groups involved include the Health Revolutionary Unity Movement (HRUM) and the Young Lords Party, both of which advocate for improved health services in underserved communities. The issue also outlines the dire conditions at Lincoln Hospital, exacerbated by systemic neglect and budget cuts, while emphasizing the importance of solidarity between workers and the community to achieve meaningful reform.
The November-December 1974 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the extensive cover-ups by the asbestos industry regarding the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure. It highlights how industry-funded research has consistently downplayed the dangers of asbestos, with institutions like Harvard Medical School accepting grants from tobacco companies to divert attention from smoking-related health issues. The issue also discusses the broader implications of occupational health cover-ups, emphasizing the need for public awareness and political action against corporate interests that prioritize profit over worker safety.
The March-April 1981 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on occupational health and safety, particularly the challenges faced by workers in industrial settings. It features a special survey on OSHA, highlighting both its regulatory performance and the political pressures it faces, including criticism from newly elected Senator Dan Quayle. The issue also discusses the historical context of labor movements and the increasing emphasis on health and safety issues in union negotiations. Notably, it reflects on the personal stories of workers and their families, illustrating the human cost of industrial hazards and the struggle for better working conditions.