Workers Memorial Day Events
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Alabama Event(s)
Arkansas Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
St. Bernards Medical Center
225 East Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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Meeting ID: 854 2123 0577
Passcode: 591099
Description: This ceremony will honor workers who lost their lives on the job.
Host(s): Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Contact: NaKeyia Higgins, (501) 682-4528, NaKeyia.Higgins@arkansas.gov
Title: Workers Memorial Ceremony
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
900 West Capital Ave. (Third Floor Meeting Room)
Little Rock, AR 72201
Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88190472267?pwd=OSbtHmGLvdPAmcIZLaWmHG0HBocUby.1
Meeting ID: 881 9047 2267
Passcode: 699017
Description: This ceremony will honor workers who lost their lives on the job.
Host(s): Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Contact: NaKeyia Higgins, (501) 682-4528, NaKeyia.Higgins@arkansas.gov
Arizona Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. MT
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Description: This event will recognize the efforts the Consulate and OSHA have made to support their alliance and serve to call attention to the fatality rate amongst Hispanic workers. This is open to the public and OSHA materials will be provided.
Host: Mexican Consulate of Arizona
Contact Name(s): Zachary Barnett
Contact Email: barnett.zachary@dol.gov
California Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Ceremony for fallen workers of Caltrans DOT of CA
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT
Location:
River Walk Park
651 2nd Street
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Description: Since 1921, 194 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job. One of the biggest hazards faced by highway workers are inattentive and distracted motorists. Each year, Caltrans honors its fallen employees at the statewide Workers Memorial Ceremony. Family members, co-workers, friends, and the general public are invited to attend the memorial.
Host: California Department of Transportation, Caltrans
Contact: Caltrans Sacramento, (916) 657-5060
Colorado Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Service
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. MT
Location:
646 Mariposa St.
Denver, CO 80204
Description: The service is as a solemn and meaningful gathering to honor the lives of those lost to workplace injuries and safety-related incidents. This annual observance is a reminder of the importance of safe working environments and the lasting impact these tragedies have on families, coworkers, and communities. Participants will remember fallen workers and reflect on their lives and contributions, and reaffirm their commitment to building safer, healthier workplaces for all.
Host(s): CEF OSHA Education Center
Contact: Lavan Konshak, (720) 532-0659, Lavan@cefcolorado.org
Registration: https://cefcootiec.wildapricot.org/event-6138665
Connecticut Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Bushnell Park
57 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Description:
Speakers and Recognition of fallen workers
Host: Connecticut AFL-CIO
Contact: Ed Hawthorne, 860-571-6191, office@ctaflcio.org
District of Columbia Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: U.S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Description: We will come together to honor, remember and recognize the men and women who have lost their lives due to a work-related incident, illness or disease and those they have left behind.
Host: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration
Contact: Tonya Ford, ford.tonya.e@dol.gov
Georgia Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Observance
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Arrowhead Park
2800 Arrowhead Dr.
Lizella, GA 31052
Description: On Sunday, April 28, 2024, workers from across the state of Georgia will come together to celebrate the lives of our fellow union members & co-workers who lost their lives performing the jobs they loved and serving the communities & businesses they cared for.
Host: GA AFL-CIO
Contact Name: Yvonne Brooks, GA AFL-CIO president
Contact Email: yrobinson@georgiaunions.org, 404-862-0496
Florida Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Bethlehem Rose Garden
8th Avenue & Union Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA
Description: Lehigh Valley Labor Council; AFL-CIO will be hosting a Workers Memorial Day Ceremony to remember those who were fatally injured on the job. The names of more than 700 individuals will be read, followed by the tolling of a brass bell.
The memorial will take place in front of a bronze statue of a blue-collar worker toiling inside of a 10-foot circle; the worker is bent in burden and pushing on the circle.
Website: http://lehighvalleyclc.org/default.htm
Host: Lehigh Valley Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Contact Name(s): Adam Hamrick
Contact Email: hamrick.adam@dol.gov
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Perry Square West
Downtown Erie, PA
Description: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council will come together this Workers Memorial Day to acknowledge and commemorate those who lost their lives during their line of work and to call attention to the work being done to promote workplace safety.
Host: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council
Contact Name(s): Ken Vybiral
Contact Email: kenvybiral@yahoo.com
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Perry Square West
571-601 State St,
Erie, PA 16501
Description: A ceremony is planned to acknowledge and commemorate those who perished during their line of work and to call attention to the work being done to promote workplace safety.
Host: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council
Contact Name: Ken Vybiral
Event Contact: kenvybiral@yahoo.com
Name: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Market Square Pittsburg
431 Market St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Description: The Allegheny Fayette Central Labor Council will be hosting a Workers Memorial Day. In attendance will be representatives from Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, local Unions, employers, family members of our fallen workers, clergy and politicians.
Website: https://paaflcio.org/alleghenyco
Host: Allegheny Fayette Central Labor Council
Contact Name(s): James Blatnick
Contact Email: James.Blatnick@unitedwayswpa.org
Hawaii Event(s)
Iowa Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Observance
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Union Labor Park
4640 NW Morningstar Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50313
Description: The South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO will host a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year.
Host(s): South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Contact: Paula A. Martinez, (515) 265-1862, PMartinez.scifl@gmail.com
Idaho Event(s)
Name: Worker Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. PT
Location:
Coeur d’Alene City Park at the Workers Memorial Monument
Corner of W. Fort Grounds Dr. and Park Dr.
Description: The North Idaho Central Labor Council will be hosting a Worker’s Memorial Ceremony to remember those workers fatally injured on the job by an incident, injury, or exposure. A lunch will be served to all attendees.
Host: North Idaho Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Contact Name(s): Brad Cederblom
Contact Email: Bradcederblom@gmail.com
Illinois Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431
Description: This ceremony will commemorate workers who died from work-related hazards.
Host: Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association, Joliet Junior College
Contact: Raymond Woodworth, (815) 774-6070, ray.woodworth@trma.org
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
Location:
1640 N. Henderson Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Description: This event will honor workers who lost their lives on the job.
Host(s): Elks Lodge #894
Contact: Ric Fielder, ric155@comcast.net
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Peoria City Hall
419 Fulton Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Description: This event will honor workers who lost their lives on the job.
Host(s): AFL-CIO
Contact: Amy Flynn, amy.flynn@local.unitedway.org
Title: Workers Memorial Service
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Gordon Moore Park
4550 College Avenue
Alton, IL 62002
Description: The Workers Memorial was erected in 1994 by the officers and members of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor. Its purpose is to recognize and honor those who lost their lives due to an incident or illness caused from dangerous materials at work.
Host(s): The Greater Madison County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Contact: Nick Dodson, (618) 228-2729, nick.dodson@unitedwaystl.org
Indiana Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Eugene V. Debs Museum
451 N 8th Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
Description: Solemn observance and commemoration of workers killed on the job. Also including speakers, music and fellowship.
Host: Workers Memorial Day Coalition
Contact: Anne D'Orazio, annedorazio9653@gmail.com
Kansas Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Day Dinner
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Machinist Hall
3830 South Meridian
Wichita, KS
Description: Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation will honor working people and celebrate the role of unions in improving workplace safety.
Host: Wichita/Hutchinson Labor Federation
Contact Name(s): Allen Vinyard
Contact Email: allen.vinyard@ks.gov
Name: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location:
IAM - Machinist Hall
3830 S. Meridian
Wichita, KS
Description: AFL-CIO & OSHA will come together for an annual dinner to remember Kansas workers who have lost their lives on the job.
Host: AFL-CIO & OSHA
Contact Name(s): Todd Underwood
Contact Email: underwood.todd@dol.gov
Kentucky Event(s)
Louisiana Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Observance
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Alliance Safety Council - Gonzales Training Center’s Worker Memorial Tree Courtyard
1205 W. Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
Description: The event, featuring speakers from local industry and the safety community, will honor those who were seriously injured or lost their lives at work.
Host(s): Alliance Safety Council
Contact: Hillary Sutton, hsutton@alliancesafetycouncil.org
Massachusetts Event(s)
Title: Workers’ Memorial Day
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Massachusetts State House Steps
24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Description: Join workers, families and community leaders for a day or remembering, healing and action.
Host: Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health
Contact: Hazel Jones, 857-301-7730, hazel.jones@masscosh.org
Michigan Event(s)
Minnesota Event(s)
Missouri Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Missouri State Capital - Capital Rotunda
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, Missouri
Description: Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will host a Workers Memorial Day Ceremony at the Missouri State Capital to honor Missouri Workers who have lost the lives on the job.
Website: https://labor.mo.gov/remember-workers
Host: Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Contact Name(s): Daniel Stark
Contact Email: daniel.stark@labor.mo.gov
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. CT
Location: The Builder Training Center
105 West 12th Avenue
North Kansas City, MO
Room L-211
Description: The Builders, a Chapter of AGC, in partnership with OSHA Region VII Office, and the Kansas City Area, will come together to honor and recognize all workers who have lost their lives in the workplace during the past year. The program will feature a tribute video commemorating the fallen workers and presentation of the State of Missouri and State of Kansas Workers Memorial Day Proclamations.
Host: The Builders, a Chapter of AAGC and OSHA Region VII
Contact Name(s): Rebecca Hart-Schmidt KC Assistant Area Director and Elizabeth Morales, Compliance Assistance Specialist
Contact Email: HartSchmidt.Rebecc@DOL.GOV and morales.elizabeth@dol.gov
Mississippi Event(s)
Montana Event(s)
Name: Worker Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Montana FWP Wild
2668 Broadwater Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Description: The American Society of Safety Professionals Big Sky Chapter, in collaboration with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (MT), Mine Safety and Health Administration, Montana Contractors Compensation Fund and community leaders, will host a ceremony to remember fallen workers. The event will also focus on outreach and the continued development of alliances and partnerships on protecting workers’ safety and health on the job.
Host: ASSP Big Sky Chapter
Contact: Jim Messer, messer.james@dol.gov
Name: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT
Location:
Montana State Capitol Rotunda
1301 E 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Description: This event will honor workers who lost their lives on the job and provide support for those left behind.
Host: Big Sky Chapter of American Society of Safety Professionals
Contact: Tim Barth, tbarth@mccfmt.org
North Carolina Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day - Observance Ceremony
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Bicentennial Plaza
1 E. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 US
Description: Workers Memorial Day - Observance Ceremony
Website: https://aflcio.org/about-us/conferences-and-events/workers-memorial-day
Host: AFL-CIO
Event Contact: Marybe McMillan, 919-833-6678 Ext 15
Event Email: marybe@aflcion.org
Nebraska Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: Nebraska State Capitol (North Steps)
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Description: We will come together to honor, remember and recognize the men and women who have lost their lives due to a work-related incident, illness or disease and those they have left behind.
Host: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Contact: Tonya Ford, ford.tonya.e@dol.gov
New Hampshire Event(s)
Title: 2025 Workers Memorial Week Program – Celebration of Life Dinner
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location:
Plumbers and Steamfitters Hall
161 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106
Description: Join our annual event to honor New Hampshire workers who were killed on the job in 2024.
Host: New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health (NHCOSH)
Contact: Brian Mitchell, 603-493-1173, www.nhcosh.org
Title: Celebration of Life Dinner
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Location:
Plumbers and Steamfitters Hall
161 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106
Description: This event will honor workers who lost their lives in 2024 in New Hampshire. It will also feature a presentation from the United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities on support services, guidance, and resources that are available to families impacted by work-related incidents, diseases, and illnesses.
Host(s): New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health
Contact: Brian Mitchell, Director, (603) 493-1173
New Jersey Event(s)
Title: Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners - Workers Memorial Day Service
Date: Monday, April 28th, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
Health & Life Science Exchange (HELIX) site
69 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Description: The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a service for Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have been killed or injured in the workplace.
Host: Middlesex County Office of Public and Government Affairs
Contact: Antonio Lombardi, Legislative Coordinator, Office of Public and Government Affairs Administration, 732-745-3871
Title: New Jersey Worker Memorial Day Service
Date: Thursday May 1, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Location: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
13th Floor Auditorium
1 John Fitch Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
Description: In recognition of Workers Memorial Day, which is recognized on April 28th of each year, the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee, the Department of Labor & Workforce Development and the Occupational Safety and Health administration is holding a memorial program to honor those who have lost their lives in 2024 due to work related accidents.
Host: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Contact: Justin Baker, Kimberly.fleming@dol.nj.gov
Nevada Event(s)
Title: Workers' Memorial Day at the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. PT
Location: 823 S 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Description: The OSHA Las Vegas Area Office will host an information booth to raise awareness about the rights and protections workers are entitled to, ensuring safer environments for future generations.
Host: OSHA Las Vegas Area Office
Contact: Las Vegas Area Office, complaints.swao@dol.gov
New York Event(s)
Title: Rochester-Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation Worker’s Memorial Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Worker’s Rights Memorial, Highland Park
180 Reservoir Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620
Description: Coming together of local Labor Federations, government officials, community leaders and loved ones left behind to commemorate workers who lost their lives due to a work-related incident.
Host: Rochester-Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation
Contact: Patrick Coyle, Chief of Staff, patrickcoyleaflcio@gmail.com
Title: Worker Memorial Day Mass
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m., ET
Location:
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (between 50th and 51st St)
460 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Description: A Memorial Mass for Construction Workers killed or injured on worksites during the period of April 2024 – April 2025.
Host: Building & Construction Trades Council (BCTC)
Contact: Linda Camacho (BCTC) 212-647-0700 ext 2, Father Brian Jordon 917-566-5214
Ohio Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Service
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
1655 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
Description: This event will honor workers who lost their lives on the job.
Host(s): Chemical Workers Union Council
Contact: Denise Burdette, (330) 926-1444 ext.109, dburdett@icwuc.org
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday April 28, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: IAMAW Local Lodge 1943
1100 Crawford Street
Middletown, OH 45044
Description: This ceremony will commemorate workers who died from work-related hazards and promote worker safety.
Host: IAMAW Local Lodge 1943
Contact: Wayne Heitfeld, (513) 464-3689, wheitfeld@LL1943.org
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm ET
Location: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Lodge
6550 Poe Avenue
Dayton, OH 45414
Description: This ceremony will commemorate workers who died from work-related hazards.
Host: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO
Contact: Diane Walsh, (937) 898-6550 ext. 1, daytonaflcio@yahoo.com
Oklahoma Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Oklahoma State Capitol (2nd Floor Rotunda)
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Description: The Oklahoma Workers Memorial Day Coalition hosts an annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol on or near April 28 each year. The event is a collaboration between multiple safety and health-focused organizations that work together to organize, plan, and facilitate the memorial each year for families who have lost loved ones in workplace incidents in Oklahoma over the previous calendar year. The event focuses on speakers, a reading of names, and a candlelight moment of silence to remember those workers we have lost. Silhouettes are arranged around the State Capitol Rotunda to represent each fallen worker.
Host(s): Oklahoma Department of Labor; Oklahoma AFL-CIO; Oklahoma Safety Council; Oklahoma City Chapter - American Society of Safety Professionals; WISE - Women in Safety Excellence; Oklahoma Building and Trades Council; Oklahoma Industrial Hygiene Association; Kids’ Chance of Oklahoma; Capital City Safety; Comp Source Mutual; OGE Energy Corp; U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA.
Contact: Isabell Rodriguez, Oklahoma AFLCIO, (405) 528-2409, isabella@okaflcio.org
Websites: https://www.okworkersmemorialday.com; https://oklahoma.gov/labor/event-calendar/2025-workers--memorial-day.html
Oregon Event(s)
Title: Fallen Worker Memorial at the State Capitol Mall in Salem
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m., PT
Location: Fallen Worker Memorial at the State Capitol Mall in Salem.
Attendees may also join the service on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/OregonAFLCIO/.
Description: Annual memorial service in observance of Workers Memorial Day.
Host: Oregon AFL-CIO
Contact: Oregon AFL-CIO, Ph. 503-232-1195
Pennsylvania Event(s)
Title: 37th Annual Workers Memorial Day Program
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
Penn’s Landing on Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Description: After a walking processional, attendees read the names of workers who died from work-related illnesses and injuries in 2024 from New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. There will also be a casting of flowers into the Delaware River and reaffirming of the community’s commitment to prevent worker injury, illness and death on the job.
Host(s): Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PHILAPOSH)
Contact: Ms. Nicole Fuller, nfuller@philaposh.org
Website: https://philaposh.org/event/37th-annual-workers-memorial-day-program/
Title: Mercer County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Mercer County Courthouse (lobby)
125 S. Diamond Street
Mercer, PA 16137
Description: A Worker Memorial Day event open to the public. A minister will conduct a prayer and the names of fallen workers in Pennsylvania will be read aloud. Chris Snedden, Assistant Area Director and Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Erie OSHA office, will be in attendance, as will President Andy Harkulich, Mercer County Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
Host: Mercer County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Contact: Todd Clary, USW District 10 Assistant to the Director, 724-699-7757, tclary@usw.org
Title: Erie – Crawford County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Erie City Council Chambers
626 State Street, #104
Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Description: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council, along with working families, faith leaders, and local officials, will gather to honor all Erie and Crawford County fallen workers who died at work over the last year as a result of an accident, illness or injury. A minister will conduct a prayer, and the names of fallen workers in Erie and Crawford counties will be read aloud. Brendan Claybaugh, Area Director and Mark Harmon, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Erie OSHA office, will be in attendance to support this local event.
Host: Erie – Crawford County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Contact: Ken Vybiral, kenvybiral@yahoo.com
Puerto Rico Event(s)
Rhode Island Event(s)
Name: Workers Memorial Day- Rally for Safety
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Parcel 9
55 George M Cohen Blvd
PROV 02903
Next to Our Lady of the Rosary Church/Fox Point
Description: Rhode Island Committee on Occupational Safety & Health sponsors a rally for "Health and Safety On The Job Must Be A Fundamental Workers Right."
Host: RI Committee on Occupational Safety & Health
Contact Name(s): James Celenza
Contact Email: jascelenza@gmail.com
South Dakota Event(s)
Title: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: POET Corporate Headquarters
4615 N Lewis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description: The Workers’ Memorial Day Remembrance program will include a proclamation, impactful speakers, and post-event conversation. The names of those who lost their lives while at work in 2024 will be read.
Host: South Dakota Safety Council, NATE, POET, Lloyd Companies, City of Sioux Falls, and Sioux Empire.
Contact: South Dakota Safety Council: Moira Beznoska, Associate Director, (605) 361-8322, moira@southdakotasafetycouncil.org
Tennessee Event(s)
Texas Event(s)
Title: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) Day of the Construction Worker
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m. CT
Location: Various locations in Texas. See https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/.
Description: The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) invites companies, contractors, and individuals across Texas to join the RHCA’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down, a powerful statewide event honoring the hardworking men and women who build our communities.
Special Tribute: OSHA Workers Memorial Moment. As part of this important day, we will also observe Workers Memorial Day with a moment of reflection and remembrance. In memory and honor of those we have lost, we will come together to recognize and remember them during this solemn moment of the Stand-Down.
Join us for free Fall Protection Safety Training (English and Spanish), 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Learn more about locations at https://regionalhca.org/day-of-the-construction-worker-safety-training/.
Host: Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
Contact: Julio Florez, julio@regionalhca.org
Washington Event(s)
Title: WA Worker Memorial Day
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. PT
Location:
Labor & Industries building
7273 Linderson Way, SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
Description: Labor & Industries (L&I) staff will be joined by Gov. Bob Ferguson, leaders from business and labor organizations, and our honored guests, the families and friends of those being remembered. The ceremony will be held in person at L&I’s Tumwater building for invited guests and virtually for public viewing.
Host: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Tumwater, WA
Contact: Olympia-Tumwater, L&I Office, tumwater@Lni.wa.gov