An Injury to One is an Injury to All
Today is Workers Memorial Day, a day when working families, union members and labor leaders come together to remember each worker killed, injured and sickened from their jobs, and to organize for an end to these preventable deaths of our brothers and sisters.
Last year, more than 132,000 workers in the United States died and millions more suffered injury or chronic illness because of their jobs. Black, Latino and immigrant workers were disproportionately killed and injured on the job. Immigration status and lack of union representation make workers especially vulnerable to unsafe working conditions.
Immigrant workers are the backbone of America. They build our bridges and homes, grow our food and maintain our schools. They deserve safe workplaces without the fear of deportation. On a jobsite, we’re all in this together—and when one worker is at risk, everyone’s safety is in jeopardy. Far too many workers die from preventable safety hazards. Safety at work is a fundamental right, and the law requires employers to provide hazard-free workplaces for everyone.
Unions are fighting to protect workers’ lives and ensure safe jobs for everyone. We will defend against antiimmigrant attacks and continue to fight in the halls of government for stronger standards and for safer practices on the shop floor.
We won’t stop until every worker has the right to speak up against unsafe working conditions, without retaliation and deportation for calling out a bad-acting employer who puts everyone at risk. Because enough is enough.
We ask that you join us in a moment of silence for the following workers who've lost their lives.
- Rene Rodriguez-Beltran, Interior Demolition/Laborer
- Paul Michael Berliner, Pilot
- Phil O'Bryant Ferrell, Firefighter / Paramedic
- Charles Herbert Gorr, Construction Worker
- Daniel Lee Hoffer, Autobody Painter
- Brian Louis Holdener, Grounds Maintenance
- Juan Meza Rodriguez, Laborer
- James Cornelus Thomas, Truck Driver
- Bohdan Vetrov, Truck Driver