It's Time to Shift Our Assumptions about Shift Work

Approximately 20% of US workers are involved in some sort of shift-based schedule -- that's over 15 million people. Because of society is 24/7, we need shift workers. They are doctors, nurses, truckers, police, firefighters, emergency workers, IT workers, air traffic controllers, and hotel workers, to name a few.

Up to 25% of night- or rotating-shift workers suffer from a medical condition called shift work disorder or SWD. Their body's internal clock is out of sync with their work schedule. It affects every aspect of their life.

Shift workers deserve our thanks and our support. Learn more at www.thewakeupsquad.com to learn more.

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