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History of Worker’s Memorial Day

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) promises every American worker the right to a safe job. But America’s workplaces are far from safe. Each year 10,000 Americans die from job-related injuries and tens of thousands more die from occupational disease. Nearly two million Americans have been killed by workplace hazards since OSHA was passed. In Massachusetts, almost two workers are killed on their jobs each week; every day almost 200 workers are injured severely enough to lose five or more days of work; and each month over 100 workers are diagnosed with cancer caused by their jobs. Workers are still being fired when they report unsafe conditions to management or government officials.

On April 28, workers and their unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those that have been killed or injured on the job and to renew our commitment to preventing these tragedies in the future. April 28 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the signing of OSHA in 1970. We are fighting to stop continued efforts by members of Congress to short circuit new safety and health protections and make compliance with the law voluntary. If they succeed, thousands more American workers will be killed or injured on the job. The UMass Dartmouth Workers Memorial Day Race is our attempt to make the public more aware, of the serious problems facing American workers. The funds raised from this event will be used to continue that educational process.

The black ribbons on the race numbers commemorates the workers in Southeastern Massachusetts who have lost their lives or been injured due to workplace accidents or occupational disease.

Workers Memorial Day 5k Race and 1.6 mile Walk 2006