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HI HR41
Resolution
Status
4/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
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AI Summary
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Designates April 28, 2016, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Hawaii to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled in the workplace.
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Notes that 4,679 workers were killed by workplace injuries nationwide in 2014, with over 3,657,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported.
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Documents that 31 Hawaii workers fell victim to fatal work injuries in 2014.
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Recognizes the integrity and economic contributions of Hawaii's workforce while calling for increased workplace safety.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Legislative Description
Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/7/2016