Workers' Memorial Day Commemoration

Annual public Workers' Memorial Day commemoration at the State House honoring workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and pressing for stronger safety protections.

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Workers' Memorial Day Commemoration
Annual public Workers' Memorial Day commemoration at the State House honoring workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and pressing for stronger safety protections.
4/11/2018 12:00 AM

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4/11/2018 12:00 AM

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Workers Memorial Day Commemoration

Friday, April 27, 2018
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
  • We encourage families to bring enlarged photos of your loved one or send a photo to us and we will enlarge it
  • We will also be releasing our Annual "Dying for Work in Massachusetts"  2017/2018 Report

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 Greater Boston Labor Council, Immigrant Worker Center Collaborative, Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH), Community Labor United, MA Jobs with Justice & Massachusetts AFL-CIO

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