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05/26/2026
PCA Journal Spring 2026 - Article 4: Labor Unionization: Counseling and Pedagogical Innovation for Counselor Education
AUTHORS:
Waleed Y. Sami, Department of Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, City College of New York
ABSTRACT:
Labor unions have historically highlighted the critical link between labor relationships, mental health, and vocational outcomes. This article reviews the role of labor unionization as a key social determinant of mental health through a constructivist and social justice-based lens, while discussing its implications for teaching and practice in counselor education. Considerations for CACREP’s 2024 standards are also provided for educators looking for potential integration across training and pedagogy.
