Brothers and Sisters, Friends of Labor,

Please join us on Workers Memorial Day as we remember those who have been lost or injured while working — and continue the fight for safe jobs.

When: Workers Memorial Day, April 28 - Thursday 5pm - 7pm

Where: Wisconsin Workers Memorial, Zeidler Union Square, 4th and Michigan, MKE 5:00 P
Guest Speakers: Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin President Mahlon Mitchell, Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council President Dan Bukiewicz

American Postal Workers Union (APWU), 417 N 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Dinner 5:30 / Tribute & Program / Exclusive movie showing: A Day's Work - Trailer

On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs. This year we will come together to call for work in this country that is safe and healthy and pays fair wages. We will celebrate the victories won by working people and commit to fighting until all workers have safe jobs and the freedom to form unions without the threat of retaliation.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act and Mine Safety and Health Act promise workers the right to a safe job.Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections that have made jobs safer, saved hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented millions of workplace injuries and illnesses.

But our work is not done. Many job hazards are unregulated and uncontrolled. Some employers cut corners and violate the law, putting workers in serious danger and costing lives. Workers who report job hazards or job injuries are fired or disciplined. Employers contract out dangerous work to try to avoid responsibility. As a result, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more injured or diseased because of their jobs.

Business groups have launched an all-out assault on working people, seeking to roll back existing protections and rights, and to block new safeguards. We have fought back, joining with worker centers, local activists and other partners to defend and advance these hard-won gains.

We hope to see you on April 28.

In Solidarity,

Sheila Cochran, Secretary-Treasurer / Chief Operating Officer and the Committee for Planning Workers Memorial Day,
Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO