Workers Memorial Day 2013

Every year 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 our efforts for safe workplaces. This year the struggle continues to create good jobs in this country that are safe and healthy and to ensure the freedom of workers to form unions and, through their unions, to speak out and bargain for respect and a better future. It's time for our country to fulfill the promise of safe jobs for all.

Here are some of the scheduled events. More will be posted.

Monday, April 29

Duluth
7:00 AM
The Workers' Memorial Breakfast of pancakes and sausage will be held from 7-9am in Wellstone Hall. The Tree Planting Service will be held at 9:15am outside of the Duluth Labor Temple located at 2002 London Road.  

Rochester
8:30-9am Reception 9-10am Program
2900 48th St NW

Grand Forks, ND
5:00-9:00 PM
Corner of 24th Ave. S & S 23rd St.
Reading of the names of those who died on the job in ND and ring a bell for those who have died in MN. After the service they will serve hot dogs and hamburgers on sight. RSVP required.

Roseville
9 a.m.
MnDOT Metro District, Water’s Edge, 1500 W. County Road B-2. Map

Mankato
Noon
MnDOT District 7 headquarters, 2151 Bassett Drive. Map

Tuesday, April 30

Fargo-Moorhead
5:30-7:30 PM
Northern Plains United Labor Council (3002 First Ave N, Fargo, ND)