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(Picture taken by David Y. Lee for Public Welfare Foundation)
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In Memory and Honor...
Everyday in the U.S. there are 14 worker's lives taken due to preventable work related incidents. Hundreds of family member victims lives forever changed.
This April 28 we come together to honor and remember the over 5,000 workers each year that have gone to work and never come home to their families. We stand beside the families that each day struggle through the everlasting devastation, pain and suffering one goes through after such a tragic loss.
We stand together to prevent workplace tragedies. We stand together because we as family member victims do not want any other family to endure the pain and loss we have felt. We unite because going to work should not be a grave mistake.
Together we can make a difference and prevent workplace incidents not only on or around April 28, Workers' Memorial Day but, every other day throughout the year. Make workplace safety a top priority in your workplace and help all workers go home to their families at the end of their shift.
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April 28, is a day that we step back to remember and honor our fallen workers as it is their hard work and dedication that has developed and build our great Nation to what it is today and what it will be in our future and we invite you to join the cause at a Worker's Memorial Day event near you.
NEBRASKA
USMWF's Nebraska's 10th Annual Workers' Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil
April 28, 2019- 7pm Nebraska State Capitol Building 1445 K St, Lincoln, Nebraska.
USMWF Family Greet and Meet with Dinner- April 28, 2019-4pm Location:Country Inn & Suites (Airport Exit). A complimentary dinner providing an opportunity for affected families to come together as a community to support one another in their loss.
WISCONSIN
WiCOSH's Workers' Memorial Day Fight Like Hell for the Living, April 28, 1pm at American Postal Workers Union, 417 N 3rd St. Milwaukee, WI.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHCOSH Worker's Memorial Day Dinner- April 23 | 4-8pm
161 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett, New Hampshire 03106
NEW JERSEY
April 27, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm-American Labor Museum
April 28, 2019 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm- Work Environment Council
222 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
njwec.org/event
TENNESSEE
April 29-May 3, 2019 | Safety Fest TN
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/workers-memorial-day-2019
NEW YORK
Workers' Memorial Day UNITY Breakfast 2019
April 26, 2019 | 8:00 AM
Holiday Inn Electronics Parkway Electronics Parkway Syracuse, NY 13084
2019 Construction Workers Memorial Mass
April 25, 2019 | 2:30 PM
St. Patrick's Cathedral 5th Avenue Between 50th and 51st St New York, NY 10022
PENNSYLVANIA
31st Annual Worker's Memorial Day Breakfast & Memorial Service
April 26, 2019 | 9:00 AM
Sheet Metal Worker's Local 19 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147
RHODE ISLAND
April 27, 2019 | 10 am - 12 pm | 1005 Main st Pawtucket RI
SAFE JOBS/ EVERY WORKERS RIGHT Workers Memorial Day Observance
Join Us IUPAT, RIAFL-CIO, Fuerza Laboral, CLUW, RICOSH, RILHS and others
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia AFL-CIO Workers Memorial
April 28, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Farmington #9 Mine Memorial Llewelyn Run Mannington, WV 26582
It is important for USMWF to help get notice to Workers' Memorial Day events happening across the U.S. If you know of an event happening near you please contact us with information regarding the event.
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Joe Partin, 33
Joe was killed in March 2017 while working for Green Hill Mining Inc. in Rockholds, Kentucky. He was struck by a rock approximately 4 feet by 5 feet by 30 inches that fell from the bottom section of the highwall.
~ 2/25/1984 - 3/30/2017 ~
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Kevin Douglas Turpin, 39
Kevin was killed on the job in April, 2013 while working for Brandon McIntosh (dba) in Richmond, Kentucky. Kevin died after he was struck by a tree. Brandon Lamb Mcintosh was not licensed or insured.
~ 10/21/1973 - 04/15/2013 ~
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Andreas H. Vionis, 35
Andreas was killed in April 2006 while working for KMC Oiltools/Helmerich in Newton County, Texas. He was electrocuted.
~ 4/19/1971 - 4/27/2006 ~
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Tommy Osier, 18
Tommy was killed while working for Pine Groves Farm in Michigan. He was killed when he was engulfed in grain.
~ 05/16/1993 – 05/30/2011~
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SUPPORTING USMWF THIS SPRING
Spring is here.
We are hosting a fundraiser that Three River Fundraiser will give back to USMWF when you purchase beautiful flowers through them.
Click Here to see all the beautiful flowers available to purchase today.
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This year marked our second year of having billboards/posters displayed around the U.S. gaining attention to Worker's Memorial Day.
We want to thank the following business, individuals and families for sponsoring billboards this year allowing us to honor and remember our fallen workers.
Thank you for your support as it means so much to so many.
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Displayed in Lincoln, NE;
Sponsored By:
Powers Law
411 S. 13th Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.474.8000
www.vincepowerslaw.com
NEBRASKA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
We provide legal counsel and representation for seriously injured persons due to the carelessness of others.
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Displayed In: Between Chilton and Hilbert, WI
Sponsored By:
Family and Friends of Fallen Worker Derrick Burkhalter;
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Displayed In: Omaha, NE;
Sponsored By:
ComfortCare Homes® Nebraska
2315 South 168th Street
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 445-4474
www.cchne.com
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
At ComfortCare Homes® we know from experience that every individual is unique, especially when someone has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia.
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Displayed In: Chicago, IL;
Sponsored By:
Karmel Law Firm
Chicago Office
221 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60601
Michigan Office
P.O. Box 647
Douglas, MI 49406
1.800-459-6264
Employment Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting Workers' Rights Nationwide
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Displayed In: Milan, IN;
Sponsored By:
Josh Beam's Family
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Displayed In: Lexington, KY
Sponsored By:
Gilbert Law Group PLLC
177 North Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
859-252-0824
www.gilbertgroupky.com
The lawyers at Gilbert Law Group PLLC are a dedicated and passionate team with more than 50 years of combined law experience. We concentrate our practice on injury, disability, and family law
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(Two additional billboards are going up at the end of April and will be shared in next months newsletter).
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USMWF is a national organization therefore are able to host fundraisers across the U.S. If you live in or near Lincoln, NE we invite you to join us at our upcoming fundraiser we are hosting for USMWF's Nebraska Workers' Memorial Day Events. Make sure you mention you are there for the fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your support!
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THANK YOU
USMWF could not continue to reach our mission of supporting, honoring, preventing and educating the importance of workplace safety without the kind donation of many of you. A special thank you also goes out this this month out to the following:
Carolyn Isaac;
Stacey Hattendorf;
Marcella Schwartz;
Allison Weston;
Kerrie Baures;
Michelle Keller;
Melinda Schmidt;
Nancy Mitchell;
Julia Beck;
Jodi Gieork;
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April 29 (7:30am-4:30pm) to April 30, 2019 (7:30am-1pm)
1409 Old Farm Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512-1805
- Beat the Heat-Nebraska OSHA Representative;
- Core Elements of Safety Leadership-Jeff Funke, Area Director of OSHA,
Omaha, NE;
- How to Communicate with Families of Fallen Workers- USMWF Family
Members;
- Lessons from Our Fallen Workers-Steven Sallman of United Steel Workers;
- First Aid-Bryan Education;
- Workplace Violence-National Safety Council-Nebraska;
Register Today!
This training event is free to the public because of the kind donations of many in our community.
Upon completion of the First Aid course, certifications are available to be purchased by individuals for $20.00.
USMWF is still looking for sponsors to decrease the $20 certification fee.
If you are interested in sponsoring a worker today please click below. Thank you in advance for your support.
GO TO www.usmwf.org and sign up TODAY for our upcoming conference.
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LIGHT A CANDLE IN MEMORY AND HONOR OF A FALLEN WORKER...
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In a moment a family's life forever changes and can feel as though it has gone black in a matter of seconds due to a preventable work related incident. Going to work should not be a grave mistake. Throughout the month of April we ask that you please help us light our Facebook cover image in memory and honor of our fallen workers to shine the light to our families to help them know they are not alone after their tragic loss as we are here to offer them support, guidance and resources.
With a small donation of $10/candle to USMWF you can help us light our page for our fallen workers and our family members this Worker's Memorial Day Season! Thank you in advance for your support.
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General Industry FY 2018, Most Frequent Cited Serious Violations
By John Newquist
Click here for presentation
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HOW YOU CAN DONATE & SUPPORT USMWF TODAY!
You can donate today at: www.usmwf.org or via regular mail at:
USMWF Org Inc.
333 W. Chadderton Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
USMWF Org Inc. (501 (c)3 non profit)
We thank you for your time and invite you to contact us if you have any questions, would like to learn more about USMWF or see how we can work together in protecting our workers and supporting our families.
Sincerely,
Tonya Ford, Executive Director
USMWF
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