National Workers Memorial Day

Each year on April 28 AFL-CIO unions recognize those who are killed and injured in the workplace as part of Workers Memorial Day. In Canada, a similar remembrance on the same date is known as the National Day of Mourning. Workers Memorial Day was first observed in 1989. AFL-CIO unions chose April 28 because it is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Annually more than 56,000 workers die from job-related injuries and illnesses. Another six million are injured on the job.

Please take the time to remember and honor these workers and their families.

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