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MI SR0171
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates April 28, 2016, as Workers' Memorial Day in Michigan to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled in workplace accidents
- Notes that 4,679 fatal work injuries occurred nationally in 2014, a 2 percent increase from 4,585 in 2013, with an estimated 50,000 additional deaths from occupational diseases
- Reports that Michigan experienced 142 fatal workplace accidents and 140,000 injuries and illnesses in 2014
- Calls for tribute to Michigan's workforce and increased workplace safety measures
- Honors workers who died in workplace catastrophes or suffered occupation-related diseases and injuries
Legislative Description
A resolution to commemorate April 28, 2016, as Workers' Memorial Day.
Workers' Memorial Day
Last Action
Adopted
4/28/2016
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