International Workers Memorial Day

Annual Workers' Memorial Day public commemoration at the State House honoring workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job, with a march and call for stronger workplace safety laws.

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International Workers Memorial Day
Annual Workers' Memorial Day public commemoration at the State House honoring workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job, with a march and call for stronger workplace safety laws.
3/12/2014 12:00 AM

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3/12/2014 12:00 AM

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MOURN for the dead...
       FIGHT for the Living


Workers Memorial Day Public Commemoration
Monday, April 28, 2014
12:00 – 1:15 PM
In front of the State House
24 Beacon Street, Boston
(rain location call 617-825-7233 x14 for info.)


Honor workers who were killed, injured or suffered from illness on the job.

Press for strong workplace health and safety protections for all workers.

Families are welcome to gather at 11:30 in Room 511 for refreshments, before proceeding to the ceremony. We also encourage families to bring enlarged photos of your loved one or send a photo to us and we will enlarge it.

Contact Jeff Newton at (617)825-7233 x14 or jeff.newton@masscosh.org for more Workers’ Memorial Day information or other resources about health and safety in the workplace.
 
 
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH), Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and Greater Boston Labor Council
 

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