HOW DO I SLEEP AT NIGHT?

Date

~1990s

Description

Business Responds to AIDS [BRTA]
"How do I sleep at night?" "It's hard to sleep well when you think about the fact that one out of every 250 Americans is infected with HIV. We have more than 34,000 employees worldwide, and I know that AIDS doesn't discriminate. I'm concerned for my employees. Because of my position, I hope I can lead by example. At my company, we've had an AIDS education program in place since 1986. We're trying to replace ignorance and fear with understanding and compassion. We've tried to dispel the myths that surround this dreadful disease. Now, at least our employees know the facts. They know that work doesn't stop if someone's infected. They know that people with HIV continue to make valuable contributions in the workplace. They know how to show their support. Most importantly, they have a better idea of how to help prevent HIV. These are the kinds of things that help me sleep better at night. But none of us can really rest until the AIDS epidemic is stopped. Our efforts to prevent the spread of HIV have just begun. It will take every company's commitment. Success depends on each of us." Robert Haas' testimony (CEO Levi Strauss &Co.) on how employers can help the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Prevention; Education; Workplace; Advocacy; Employers

Source

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA).