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MI HR0071

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Regina Weiss

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day in Michigan to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled in workplace accidents

  • Commemorates the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which went into effect on April 28, 1971

  • Notes that Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) reported 112 "covered" workplace fatalities between 2022 and 2024

  • References national statistics showing over 16,000 workplace deaths recorded between 2021 and 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Calls for continued vigilance and action to prevent future workplace tragedies and protect Michigan's labor force

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

4/24/2025

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