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MI SR0157

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates April 28, 2018, as Workers' Memorial Day in Michigan to honor workers killed or injured on the job
  • Notes that 5,190 fatal work injuries occurred in the United States in 2016, with an estimated 50,000-60,000 deaths from occupational diseases
  • Reports that 162 workers died from fatal workplace accidents in Michigan in 2017, and 97,000 injuries and illnesses were reported in 2016
  • Acknowledges that more than 579,000 workers' lives have been saved since the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed in 1970
  • Calls for increased workplace safety and honors the contributions of Michigan's workforce

Legislative Description

A resolution to commemorate April 28, 2018, as Workers' Memorial Day.

Workers' Memorial Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/26/2018

Full Bill Text

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