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MI SR0171

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

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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