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MI SR0136

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates April 28, 2014, as Workers' Memorial Day in Michigan to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled due to workplace accidents and occupational diseases.

  • Notes that 4,383 workers were killed by traumatic injuries nationally in 2012, with an estimated 50,000-60,000 dying from occupational diseases, averaging 12 deaths per day.

  • Reports that 127 workers died in fatal workplace accidents in Michigan in 2012, with 105,500 injuries and illnesses reported in the state.

  • Calls for increased workplace safety and recognition of Michigan's workforce contributions to the state's economic growth.

Legislative Description

A resolution designating April 28, 2014, as Workers' Memorial Day in Michigan.

Workers' Memorial Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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