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Federal unions—and all unions—are under attack.
The Trump administration took its most blatantly anti-worker, anti-union action yet: an executive order stripping the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than 30 agencies. If President Trump can cancel union contracts, no worker in America is safe.

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"It's Better in a Union" Town Hall
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Join the MN AFL-CIO to talk about Union values, identity, and building solidarity! Food provided, so be sure to register!
Location:
Hosted by Minnesota AFL-CIO
3051 2nd St S Suite 203
St. Cloud, MN 56301
A Healthcare Forum for Union Members
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Our community’s healthcare is not up for debate. However, it is being put on the chopping block under the Trump Administration. Join Rep. Paul Tonko and union members for a conversation about the real-world impacts on workers, the services they provide, and our communities. Share your story: https://forms.gle/EoL18FV6Yuo1bPoa6
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 9:00AM
Location:
Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Albany Labor Temple
890 3rd St
Albany, NY 12206
AFGE L1509 Informational Picket
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STAND UP FOR VETERANS & FEDERAL WORKERS Donald Trump is coming after federal workers and veterans again. On Thursday, March 27, he signed an illegal executive order to strip nearly a million federal employees of their collective bargaining rights using "national security" as a cover. This isn’t about safety. It’s retaliation. AFGE and other federal unions have been winning in court against Trump and his billionaire allies, so now they’re trying to cut off union resources by stopping agency dues withholding. It’s an open attack on our rights, our union, and the workers who keep this country running. AND IT GETS WORSE. A leaked memo from Trump’s administration calls for the VA to cut 83,000 jobs, gutting veteran care and setting the VA up for privatization even though veterans overwhelmingly want their care at the VA. These cuts would roll back staffing levels to 2019, before Congress passed the bipartisan PACT Act, which expanded care eligibility to 700,000 more veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The math doesn’t lie. Fewer staff and more veterans in need means longer wait times, worse care, and a VA on the brink of collapse. We CANNOT stand by and let this happen. If you’re sick of Trump and his billionaire buddies trying to dismantle our government and attack working people, NOW is the time to take a stand. JOIN US at Spellerberg Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, right next to the VA Friday, April 25 3:00 PM Bring your friends, your family, your co-workers, and everyone who cares about protecting veterans, federal workers, and the future of the VA. We will not be silenced. We will not back down.
Date
Fri, Apr 25 @ 4:00PM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Spellerberg Park
1401 S Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
AFGE Queens Rally to Save the Civil Service
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Join American Federation of Government Employees Local 1988 at the St. Albans VA Community Living Center for a rally in support of our veterans and workers! Stand with us as we fight for fair treatment and strong labor protections.
Date
Wed, Apr 16 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Saint Albans VA Community Living Center
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11425
AFGE: Join Us in the Fight for Federal Workers in Jackson
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Join us in Jackson with the Mississippi AFL-CIO and Local 1013 as we rally and come together to fight for federal workers! Let your voice be heard!
Date
Wed, Apr 16 @ 10:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
190 E Capitol St suite 550
Jackson, MS 39201
AFGE: Join Us in the Fight for Federal Workers in Kansas City
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Join us as well as AFGE Local 910 in Kansas City as we come together at a town hall to fight for and protect federal workers! Let your voice be heard!
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 7:00PM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Teamsters Local 41
4501 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64130
AFGE: Join Us in the Fight for VA Workers in Queens
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Join us as we rally to save the civil service, fight for VA Workers, and Federal Workers in Queens!
Date
Wed, Apr 16 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
St Albans VA Community Living Center
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11425
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Canandaigua
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Join us in Canandaigua as we come together and rally to safeguard the civil service and preserve the rights of workers. Stand with your union family as we rally as we Stand Up for Our Rights! Wear your AFGE blue and gold!
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Atwater Park – Corner of Main Street & West Avenue
22 N Main St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Employees in Columbia
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Join AFGE Local 3399 in Columbia as we come together and rally to safeguard the civil service and preserve the rights of workers. Stand with your union family as we rally as we Stand Up for Our Rights! Wear your AFGE blue and gold!
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
404 Tiger Ln
Columbia, MO 65203
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for Federal Workers in Jacksonville
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Join us alongside Local 696 in Jacksonville as we come together and rally to fight for federal workers! Speakers from SSA, VA, and DLA will be attendance.
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Jacksonville Naval Air Station Main Gate
6801 Roosevelt Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32212
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for VA Workers in Lyons
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Join us in Lyons as we come together and rally for federal workers and against RIFs and support our Veterans Healthcare!
Date
Wed, Apr 23 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
Corner of Valley Road & Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ 07920
AFGE: Join Us to Fight for VA and Federal Workers in Topeka
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Join us in Topeka as we come together for a rally and informational picket to fight for and protect VA and federal workers!
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
2200 SW Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66604
APWU Day of Action in Hyde Park
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Stand in solidarity with APWU "Hands off our public Postal Service!"
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Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Hyde Park Post Office
1 East Market Street
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Akron Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
ICWUC (Chemical Workers) Union Hall
1655 W Market St 2nd Floor
Akron, OH 44313
Akron-Area Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Grace UCC of Loyal Oak
3285 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
Art Build: Honoring Workers' Memorial Day & the May Day March!
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Join Us for an Art Build: Honoring Workers' Memorial Day & the May Day March! Event held in collaboration with NWI Just Transition, CTU, and ILCOSH! Please Register so we have enough supplies for all - Feel free to bring your own supplies as well! Create, Collaborate, and Show Solidarity! ✊ We’re coming together to make powerful art that speaks to the strength, struggle, and solidarity of workers everywhere. Help us create banners, posters, and other pieces for Workers’ Memorial Day and the Chicago May Day March. Whether you’re an artist or someone who just wants to get involved, your creativity and energy are welcome! What We’ll Be Creating: Banners to honor fallen workers and raise awareness about workplace safety Posters to amplify workers' rights, dignity, and justice Visual art to highlight the ongoing fight for fair labor conditions Why You Should Join: Stand in solidarity with workers across the globe Honor the memory of those lost to unsafe working conditions Use your artistic skills to inspire action and solidarity When: 4/27 2 pm - 4 pm Where: Chicago Women in Trades, 2444 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Who: All ages and skill levels welcome – no experience necessary! Bring your ideas and your creativity, and your readiness to build, paint, and create!
Date
Sun, Apr 27 @ 3:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Chicago Women in Trades
2444 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
Asheville Public Hearing by the Department of People Who Work For a Living
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As the NC branch of the Department of People Who Work For a Living (DPWL), we are conducting field hearings across NC so that leaders in our communities hear how cuts in federal funding and services are impacting our families and neighbors. Greater Asheville residents will be sharing their stories. Local leaders will be listening. Free food will be provided at doors opening along with story sharing opportunities and art activities to express how attendees are feeling.
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by North Carolina AFL-CIO
A-B Tech Ferguson Auditorium
Fernihurst Dr
Asheville, NC 28801
Bismarck-Mandan Workers Memorial Day
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Union members, labor leaders, elected officials and allies will gather at the North Dakota Capitol lawn on April 28th to commemorate Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have died and suffered illnesses or injuries on the job—including North Dakota—in the past year. Volunteers will wrap ribbons with the names of those who have died on the job over the last year around trees on the capitol lawn. Attendees are invited to participate.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 10:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
North Dakota State Capitol
600 E Boulevard Ave
Bismarck, ND 58505
Canton/Hall of Fame CLC Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 1:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
USW Golden Lodge Union Hall
1234 Harrison Ave SW
Canton, OH 44706
Capital District Area Labor Federation Workers Memorial Day 2025
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Join the union members and supporters of workers rights for the Capital District Area Labor Federations Workers Memorial Day meeting. It will take place on April, 26, 2025 at 10:30 am at the Labor Temple located at 890 3rd Street in Albany, NY.
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 10:30AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Albany Labor Temple
890 3rd St
Albany, NY 12206
Charlotte Public Hearing by the Department of People Who Work For a Living
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As the NC branch of the Department of People Who Work For a Living (DPWL), we are conducting field hearings across NC so that leaders in our communities hear how cuts in federal funding and services are impacting our families and neighbors. Greater Charlotte residents will be sharing their stories. Local leaders will be listening. Free food will be provided at doors opening along with story sharing opportunities and art activities to express how attendees are feeling.
Date
Wed, Apr 23 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by North Carolina AFL-CIO
Teamsters Local 71 Union Hall
2529 Beltway Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28214
Cincinnati Workers Memorial Day Event
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Join us to honor workers who have died on the job this past year. 5pm Social Hour | 6pm - 8pm Ceremony and Dinner. Come help revitalize and mobilize our alliance for a safer and healthier work environment. Bring family and friends. This event is free
Date
Thu, Apr 24 @ 5:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
UAW Local 863
10708 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Columbus Workers Memorial Day Luncheon & Fundraiser
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This year for Workers Memorial Day, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” The Central Ohio AFL-CIO hosts an annual lunch and fundraiser to pay for the names of the fallen workers to be put on the Workers Memorial Wall in downtown Columbus. Individual tickets are $50 or $350 for a table. To RSVP, email the Central Ohio AFL-CIO at CentralOHCLC@gmail.com. Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones. Approval Status
Date
Fri, Apr 25 @ 11:30AM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
IAFF Local 67
379 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
Community Conversation
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Community Conversation with Michael D. Thurmond, ESQ Former GA Labor Commissioner, Dekalb CEO
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Hosted by Atlanta North GA Labor Council
Allen Temple AME Church
232 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
Dayton Stop the Attacks on Social Security and Veterans Healthcare Protest
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Elon Musk, extreme Republicans and DOGE are attacking our Social Security and Veterans Health Care all while trying to circumvent the union contracts and Congress. Join us and fellow concerened Ohioans as we protest the DOGE cuts to Social Security and Veterans Health Care.
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Walter Rice Federal Building Plaza
200 W 2nd St
Dayton, OH 45402
Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Worker's Memorial Day Event with Fred Redmond
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” They Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO will host a dinner with special guest speaker Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer. You must RSVP to attend this event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3YRKJLRASMjb-NAU_yO2AmnNipvxOfhy1FioJD8kNABqjnw/viewform Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
IBEW Local 82
6550 Poe Ave
Dayton, OH 45414
Duluth Workers Memorial Day
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Workers Memorial Day will be marked on Monday, April 28, this year. There will be a pancake breakfast in the basement of the Duluth Labor Temple from 7-9 a.m. on April 28. There will be some remarks and then we will go outside (weather permitting) to plant a memorial tree. All are welcome at this solemn community event.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 8:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
2002 London Rd
Duluth, MN 55812
EGG-olutionary Community Town Hall
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Our first Town Hall had 150 attendees. Our second had 300. We want 500 at this one! Folxs are invited to share their stories or to speak directly to elected officials and/or Elon Musk. Your speeches will be professionally uploaded to YouTube as 3 minute vignettes shared out to can reach an international audience. Our Art Table will be set up to assist people in creating Message Eggs for the community. Let's get loud about the arbitrary and capricious, political, personal, and discriminatory cuts being made in order to give millionaires and billionaires ANOTHER tax break off the backs of working Americans. SHOW UP and SPEAK OUT!
Date
Sat, Apr 19 @ 12:00PM
Location:
Hosted by North Carolina AFL-CIO
Innes Park
102 N 3rd St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Elkhart Indiana Workers Memorial Day Celebration
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1st Workers Memorial Day Celebration. Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson will present Workers Memorial Proclamation
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 9:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Mayor Rod Roberson Office
229 S 2nd St
Elkhart, IN 46516
Fargo-Moorhead Workers Memorial Day
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Union members, labor leaders, elected officials and allies will gather at the Fargo-Moorhead Labor Temple on April 28th for a program to commemorate Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have died and suffered illnesses or injuries on the job—including North Dakota and Minnesota—in the past year. After a few short remarks, the names of those who have died on the job over the last year will be read and flowers will be placed on a memorial. Attendees are invited to participate.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
FM Labor Temple
3001 1st Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
Forum on Racial & Economic Justice
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Join Minnesota AFL-CIO Racial & Economic Justice Committee members, and local and state Labor Leaders to discuss how the Labor Movement can grow and support each other in Racial and Economic Justice personal and shared work. We will come together to learn from each other through panel discussions, small group collaboration and personal feedback to grow. The Forum will begin with panel discussions. Panelists will share their Racial and Economic justice journeys, programs, and/or how involvement in the labor movement has helped them and their communities. We will then participate in a module from the AFL-CIO Racial and Solidarity Trainings and finally conclude the evening with sharing and personal reflection time. This event is open to all Labor leaders and activists who share a good faith desire to eliminate racism in our movement and our state and make sure the labor movement is welcoming and inclusive to all. Program is from 5:00-7:30 with dinner starting at 4:45.
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 5:45PM
Location:
Hosted by Minnesota AFL-CIO
Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota
3200 Main St NW Suite 360
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Hands Off Medicaid Rally
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Hands Off Medicaid Rally Medicaid funds the jobs of those who care for our loved ones in hospitals, nursing homes, and in-home care. Our nation is already facing a healthcare staffing crisis – slashing the funding for nursing home workers, home care providers, and hospital workers will make this crisis worse. It also funds the jobs of public service workers who provide social services, benefits services, education services and more. Federal Medicaid dollars are critical to state budgets, funding on average nearly 30% a state's budget, and paying for the services that keep communities running like special education, K-12 services, in-home care for seniors and people with disabilities, and mental health services.
Date
Wed, Apr 16 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO
Willson Park
700 Court St NE
Salem, OR 97301
ICWUC Workers Memorial Day
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This annual event is held at the ICWUC headquarters building in Akron, OH.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
ICWUC Headquarters
1655 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313
Iowa Congressional District 1 Hearing
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Join us for the Congressional Recess Public Hearing. Senator Ernst and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks are invited to talk with their constituents about our concerns and the future of our country. We will also have speakers from the community and labor.
Date
Tue, Apr 22 @ 7:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Starlight Ballroom
2815 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
Joint Block Walk with Ric Galvan and Dr. Sonia Jasso
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Join us in block walking for Ric Galvan and Dr. Sonia Jasso - two public education champions who are both backed by the workers of Northside AFT!
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by Texas AFT
6502 Bandera Rd Suite 202
San Antonio, TX 78238
Lorain City Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 4:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
City Building
200 W Erie Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
Lorain County Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Old County Courthouse
601 Broad St
Elyria, OH 44035
Lorain Town Hall To Protect Democracy, Federal Workers and Government Services
Learn More >Lorain Town Hall To Protect Democracy, Federal Workers and Government Services
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Lorain County labor unions and citizens are inviting Congressman Bob Latta to answer constituent questions about President Trump and Elon Musk’s dismantling of the federal government, gutting collective bargaining for federal workers, a budget that is set to include major tax breaks for the wealthy, attacks on Medicaid and Social Security and the war on veterans. Experts will be speaking about current policies, how Project 2025 affects our community and-well being, and what we can do to stop the billionaire takeover. We'll be there, whether or not our invited guest,Congressman Latta shows up. Let's bring a crowd of constituents and demand answers! Please arrive early for parking and seating so we can start on time!
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union Hall
8497 Leavitt Rd
Amherst, OH 44001
Mahoning/Trumbull Area Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Calvin Center
755 Mahoning Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
Michigan 's 7th Congressional District Town Hall with Invited Guest Tom Barrett
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Join fellow workers, community members, and concerned citizens of Michigan's 7th Congressional District for a town hall with invited guest Representative Tom Barrett on Tuesday April 22nd at 6PM, with doors opening at 5:45PM at UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 in South Lansing. This will be an opportunity to make your voice heard to elected lawmakers, who are invited to listen to their constituents. PLEASE WEAR YOUR UNION GEAR if you have it. Seating is first come first served, so RSVPing does not guarantee you a seat at the event. Overflow space to listen to a live stream will be available in the parking lot. This event is in partnership with the NAACP. Please fill out their registration too: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dND9EoNxgI4riiL73bLhlXGknot_9L5sRDjJk9Fh14E/
Date
Tue, Apr 22 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Michigan AFL-CIO
UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters
5405 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI 48911
Mishawaka Workers Memorial Day Celebration
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Mishawaka Annual Workers Memorial Day Celebration Join us at the Workers Memorial Monument at Battell Park. We will meet at the corner of Main and Mishawaka Ave. Mayor Dave Woods will present the proclamation to the Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO. Indiana AFL-CIO president will give a short speach
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:30AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Battell Park
301 W Mishawaka Ave
Mishawaka, IN 46545
NWWCLC Worker Memorial
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Worker memorial with reading of the names of those who died in their line of work in Washington State.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 3:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Lee Memorial Lawn
210 Central Ave Suite B1
Bellingham, WA 98225
Nathan Littauer Hospital Nurses Speak Out for Safe, Quality Patient Care
Learn More >Nathan Littauer Hospital Nurses Speak Out for Safe, Quality Patient Care
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Nurses at Nathan Littauer Hospital are fighting hard for a fair contract that helps them deliver safe, quality patient care to their community. Join them as they call on hospital administration to do the right thing - come to the table and bargain the fair contract that Fulton County nurses and patients deserve!
Date
Thu, Apr 17 @ 12:30PM
Location:
Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Nathan Littauer Hospital
99 E State St
Gloversville, NY 12078
Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil
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On Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will come together to recognize Nebraska’s fallen workers at our Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Ceremony to honor and remember all our Nebraska fallen workers. We cordially invite you all to join us at the ceremony that will be held in-person on the north steps of the Nebraska State Capitol (1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508).
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 8:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
1445 K St
Lincoln, NE 68508
Newark Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Wed, Apr 23 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
USW Local 244
350 Hudson Ave
Newark, OH 43055
North Carolina Workers' Memorial Day
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Join us at 10am on Monday, April 28th in Raleigh for a press conference and solemn memorial service during which participants will toll a bell 177 times - once for each person in North Carolina who died while working for a better life in 2023 - and will renew our fight for strong safety and health protections. Together on Workers' Memorial Day, we raise our collective voices to win stronger safety and health protections in our workplaces and stronger job safety and health laws. We hold employers accountable to keep workers safe. We demand action on critical safety and health protections against preventable workplace hazards. We demand more resources for our nation’s job safety agencies to hold employers accountable. We demand dignity at work. And we will organize and fight for the fundamental right of every worker to a safe job until that promise is fulfilled.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 10:00AM
Location:
Hosted by North Carolina AFL-CIO
Bicentennial Plaza
1 E Edenton St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Owensboro Council of Labor- Workers Memorial Day
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Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now! WORKERS’ MEMORIAL MONUMENT DAVIESS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN ST. ANN and 3rd. ST. KEYNOTE SPEAKER JAMIE LINK, SECRETARY EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET EVERYONE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND TO HONOR OUR FALLEN CO-WORKERS, MILITARY, POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, EVERYONE WORKING IN OUR GREAT NATION!
Date
Fri, Apr 25 @ 7:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Kentucky AFL-CIO
Daviess County Courthouse
212 St Ann St 202
Owensboro, KY 42303
Power To The Working People! Protest Sign-Making Party
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Join Action NC, the Charlotte-Metrolina Labor Council, and The OBRA Collective for a Protest Sign-Making Party! Come to the OBRA Collective gallery located at the VAPA Center in Charlotte to create your protest signs with local artists so you can bring your art to the upcoming Power To The Working People! - International Workers’ Day March (https://www.mobilize.us/aflcionc/event/775432/) on May 3rd, 2025. Refreshments will be available.
Date
Sun, Apr 27 @ 12:00PM
Location:
Hosted by North Carolina AFL-CIO
OBRA Collective Gallery, VAPA Center
700 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Rochester MN Worker Memorial Day
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As workers and their unions face unprecedented challenges, now more than ever, we need to remember the blood and treasure shed for workers rights.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 10:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
MN DOT truck depot
2900 48th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Stop the Attacks on Federal Workers by Elon Musk Protest
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Elon Musk and his illegitimate DOGE are attacking our fellow union members and trying to circumvent the union contracts and Congress. Join us and fellow concerened Ohioans as we protest outside the Central Ohio Tesla dealership every Saturday.
Date
Sat, Apr 19 @ 4:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Public Space in front of Tesla
4099 Easton Loop W
Columbus, OH 43219
Support Federal Workers
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The Inland Empire Labor Council will be hosting two actions in solidarity with Inland Empire federal workers. We invite all unions to turnout their base as we address the egregious actions this administration is taking against workers. It is time for everyone to act and demand Congress do its job and stand up for workers by stopping Elon and DOGE from illegally gutting and eliminating federal agencies.
Date
Sat, Apr 19 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by California AFL-CIO
1923 E Avion St
Ontario, CA 91761
Toledo-Area Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
LiUNA Local 500
2821 Nebraska Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
Tri-County Council of Labor- Workers Memorial Day
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Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now! Nearly 55 years ago on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job—our fundamental right.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Kentucky AFL-CIO
Central Park
Henderson, KY 42420
Upper Ohio Valley Worker's Memorial Day Event
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This year on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, we will remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job while we “Fight for Our Lives” and demand “Safe Jobs Now!” Nearly 55 years ago, we won worker safety laws because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement. Since then, unions and allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections under the law that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. We will fight for our lives in the halls of government and on the shop floor. We will fight to protect our fundamental right to a safe job. Our nation’s strength depends on safe workplaces and workers who can return home to their families at the end of each shift. We urge you to get involved this Workers Memorial Day by joining us to honor the lives lost and their loved ones.
Date
Thu, Apr 24 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO
Bellaire Park
3485 Guernsey St
Bellaire, OH 43906
Warner Robins: Workers Public Hearing
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It’s time to hear from working people, not unelected billionaires, about what we need from our government! Join the AFL-CIO's Department of People Who Work For a Living (DPWL) for a public hearing where our community can voice concerns about how cuts to federal funding and services are impacting our families and neighbors. Workers and residents will be sharing their stories. Local leaders will be listening. Story-sharing opportunities and art activities will be available. Hosted the American Federation of Government Employees Local 987, Georgia AFL-CIO and the Central Georgia Federation of Trades and Labor.
Date
Wed, Apr 16 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Georgia AFL-CIO
Civic Center
700 Watson Blvd
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Washington-Greene CLC Worker's Day Celebration of Lights and Memorial Service
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Join the Washington-Greene CLC as we honor our Sisters and Brothers who have suffered a work injury or death in a candle light Memorial service. All Honorees will be named at he service. Light refreshments will be served
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 5:30PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Trades and Labor Building
1 S College St
Washington, PA 15301
Western Wisconsin Central Labor Council’s Workers Memorial Day Event
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The families and friends of Western Wisconsin workers will gather at Green Island Park in La Crosse on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 5pm to honor workers who perished while at work and to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness, and death.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Green Island Park - Workers Memorial Grove
2312 7th St S
La Crosse, WI 54601
Workers Memorial Day
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Licking Knox Central Labor Council will be recognizing Workers Memorial Day on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Date
Wed, Apr 23 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
USW 244 Union Hall
350 Hudson Ave
Newark, OH 43055
Workers Memorial Day
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Please join us in a celebration of workers who have lost their lives on the job.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by Atlanta North GA Labor Council
838 Cascade Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
Workers Memorial Day
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On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs. Nearly 55 years ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job – our fundamental right. The law was won because of the tireless efforts of the labor movement, which organized for safer working conditions and demanded action from the government to protect working people. But all of that is in serious danger as elected leaders threaten to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies. The situation is dire. EACH DAY, more than 340 workers are killed and more than 6,000 suffer injury and illness because of dangerous working conditions that are preventable.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Connecticut AFL-CIO
Workers Memorial in Bushnell Park
57 Trinity St
Hartford, CT 06103
Workers Memorial Day
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Monday, April 28th 5:00 PM Fall River City Hall Stairs 1 Government Ctr, Fall River, MA 02722 Join us for our annual Workers’ Memorial Day Commemoration, a day for remembering, healing, and action.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 5:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Fall River City Hall Steps
1 Government Ctr
Fall River, MA 02722
Workers Memorial Day (Portland)
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Workers Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28, commemorating the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which affirms every worker's fundamental right to a safe workplace. This legislation was established through the relentless efforts of the labor movement, advocating for improved working conditions and governmental action to safeguard workers. This day serves both to honor those we've lost and as a call to action to continue the fight for workplace safety. Unions nationwide gather to pay tribute to every worker who has died due to workplace injuries or illnesses. On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Oregon AFL-CIO will honor the 45 workers from across the state who lost their lives while performing their jobs in 2024. We invite you to join us for two events: • 9:30 AM: Gathering with the Oregon State Firefighters Council, the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, IAFF Local 43, elected officials, and faith leaders in Portland on the Eastbank Esplanade beside Portland Fire and Rescue Station 21. • 12:30 PM: Ceremony at the Fallen Worker Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Mall, joined by workplace safety advocates, elected officials, and faith leaders.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO
Eastbank Esplanade beside Portland Fire & Rescue Station 21.
5 SE Madison St
Portland, OR 97214
Workers Memorial Day (Salem)
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Workers Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28, commemorating the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which affirms every worker's fundamental right to a safe workplace. This legislation was established through the relentless efforts of the labor movement, advocating for improved working conditions and governmental action to safeguard workers. This day serves both to honor those we've lost and as a call to action to continue the fight for workplace safety. Unions nationwide gather to pay tribute to every worker who has died due to workplace injuries or illnesses. On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Oregon AFL-CIO will honor the 45 workers from across the state who lost their lives while performing their jobs in 2024. We invite you to join us for two events: • 9:30 AM: Gathering with the Oregon State Firefighters Council, the Northwest Oregon Labor Council, IAFF Local 43, elected officials, and faith leaders in Portland on the Eastbank Esplanade beside Portland Fire and Rescue Station 21. • 12:30 PM: Ceremony at the Fallen Worker Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Mall, joined by workplace safety advocates, elected officials, and faith leaders.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 3:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO
Fallen Worker Memorial on Oregon Capitol Mall
350 Winter St NE
Salem, OR 97301
Workers Memorial Day - Decatur, IL
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Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly will be hosting a memorial ceremony to remember workers who have died or suffered occupational illness or injury on the job. Speaker will be Illinois Dept. of Labor Director, Jane Flanagan. The event will begin at 5:30pm on Monday, April 28 at the monument located at 253 W. Wood, Decatur, IL - northwest corner of the Macon County Courthouse.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
253 W Wood St NW Corner of the Macon County Courthouse
Decatur, IL 62523
Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
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Every year on April 28th, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers’ Memorial Day. This day, we remember those who have been injured and killed on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces. Join the Milwaukee Labor Council, Waukesha Labor Council, and WisCOSH to commemorate workers killed on the job in the past year. WisCOSH welcomes ALL workers and families to the Postal Worker’s Hall (417 N. 3rd Street) 3:00pm | Socializing and food 3:30pm | Short program & guest speakers 10 minute walk to Zeidler Union Square Park Workers Memorial Day Zeidler Union Square Park- 301 W. Michigan Street 5:00pm | Ceremony Contact the Milwaukee Area Labor Council with any questions at 414-771-7070 or email malc@milwaukeelabor.org.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Zeidler Union Square | Milwaukee’s Oldest Park
301 W Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
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**Workers Memorial Day Ceremony** Monday, April 28th at 5:30pm Wyoming State Capitol Steps, Cheyenne For more than 20 years, Wyoming has consistently ranked among the worst states in the nation for workplace fatalities. In 2023 alone, 45 Wyoming workers never made it home—up from 34 the previous year. Join us as we honor those who have lost their lives on the job with a solemn bell ceremony commemorating each individual. Together, we'll demand meaningful action to protect Wyoming workers. **Event Program:** - Opening prayer - Workers' testimonies including: - Marshall Cummings, miner fighting for federal safety regulations in silica mines - Additional Wyoming workers sharing their experiences and concerns - Call to action by Marcie Kindred, Executive Director of the Wyoming State AFL-CIO - Concluding bell ceremony honoring each worker lost - Closing prayer We're tired of holding this memorial year after year with no improvement. Behind every statistic is a Wyomingite whose family is suffering in near silence. The fines for safety violations are insufficient to deter dangerous working conditions, and there's little enforcement of compliance. This Workers Memorial Day, we mourn for the dead and fight for the living. No more lip service or empty condolences—we demand action for safe workplaces in Wyoming!
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 7:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Wyoming State AFL-CIO
Wyoming State Capitol
200 W 24th St
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Workers Memorial Day Ceremony - Springfield, IL
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Join the Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council and Illinois AFL-CIO for a dedication ceremony to remember workers who have died or suffered occupational illness or injury on the job. Ceremony includes invocation, speakers, recognition of fallen workers & laying of the roses.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO
534 S 2nd St 200
Springfield, IL 62701
Workers Memorial Day Mass
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The Building Trades' Workers Memorial Mass is a time of remembrance for those workers who were killed or injured on the job site. Labor Priest Father Brian Jordan will lead the Mass. All are invited! Rank-and-file members in the Trades, safety personnel, union leaders, OSHA officials, family, friends, and elected officials. Please join us as we honor and remember those who lost their lives on the job site in the past year in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. For further information, please get in touch with Father Brian Jordan at (917) 566-5214 or stfheborder@aol.com.
Date
Thu, Apr 24 @ 5:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Metro Washington Labor Council
1600 St Camillus Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Workers Memorial Day Observance (1) - Council Bluffs, IA
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Join Western Iowa Labor Federation, AFL-CIO President Jen Pellant on April 27th for a Workers Memorial Day Program during the regular church service at Broadway Christian Church, 2658 Ave A in Council Bluffs at 9am.
Date
Sun, Apr 27 @ 10:00AM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Broadway Christian Church
2658 Ave A
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Workers Memorial Day Observance (2) - Council Bluffs, IA
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Join NALC Branch 314 member Pastor John Holben on April 27th for a Workers Memorial Day Program during the regular church service at Riverside Community of Christ Church at 2828 Ave G in Council Bluffs at 9am.
Date
Sun, Apr 27 @ 11:15AM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Riverside Community of Christ Church
2828 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Bettendorf, IA
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USW Local 105, IBEW 1379, and Arconic Davenport Works leadership invite Quad City area working families to join them in a national observance of Workers Memorial Day. On Monday - April 28, 2025, working families in the Quad City Area will gather at the USW Local 105 Hall to commemorate Workers Memorial Day. This is a time for working families and union members to remember sisters and brothers who have died or have been injured on the job. The service will be one of hundreds held around the world. Arconic Davenport Works – Joint Safety and Health Committee is sponsoring this service to recognize the workers who are no longer with us due to a work-related accident or illness. Lunch will be served after the service. Questions? Call (563) 355-1181.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
United Steelworkers Local 105
880 Devils Glen Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Cedar Rapids, IA
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Please join the Hawkeye Area Labor Council for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. Guest Speaker: Paul Iverson, University of Iowa Labor Center This event is open to the public.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
IBEW Local 405
1211 Wiley Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Des Moines, IA
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Please join the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. * Please note the location change this year. This event will take place at the Union Labor Park at 4640 Morningside Drive in Des Moines For more information, contact Paula A. Martinez: 515-265-1862 or PMartinez.scifl@gmail.com
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 12:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Union Labor Park
4640 NW Morningstar Dr
Des Moines, IA 50313
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Dubuque, IA
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Workers Memorial Day is a day to remember workers who have lost their lives or have been severely injured in work related accidents. This is a day that reminds us how important workers' health, safety and welfare continue to be, not only here in Iowa but across the country. We are holding our annual Workers Memorial Day program on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dubuque Labor Temple, 1610 Garfield Avenue. We are extending an invitation for you, your members, and the public to attend. The program will include Dubuque Fire Pipes and Drums, the playing of Taps, the UAW/Tri States Veteran's Color Guard and Whitewater Doves. We also have invited leaders from the community to speak at the event. We are asking for donations to help cover the cost of the Doves and the Dubuque Fire Pipes and Drums. The Dubuque Federation of Labor is now a chapter of the Great River Area Labor Federation (GRALF) and we would like all donations to be made out to "GRALF". Please send your donations to 1610 Garfield Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001. Sincerely, Tom Townsend Dubuque Federation of Labor
Date
Fri, Apr 25 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Dubuque Labor Temple
1610 Garfield Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Iowa City, IA
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Please join the Iowa City Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. This event is open to the public.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Iowa City Public Library
123 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Mason City, IA
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Please join the North Iowa Nine Labor Assembly for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. Guest Speaker: Paul Iverson, University of Iowa Labor Center This event is open to the public.
Date
Thu, Apr 24 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
MASON CITY LABOR TEMPLE
124 W State St
Mason City, IA 50401
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Sioux City, IA
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Please join the Northwest Iowa Chapter for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. The event will feature remarks by Leo Kanne, President of UFCW Local 222. Ceremony is open to the public.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 7:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
UFCW Local 222
3038 S Lakeport St
Sioux City, IA 51106
Workers Memorial Day Observance - Waterloo, IA
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Please join the Black Hawk Labor Assembly for a memorial service honoring workers who were injured or died on the job this past year. Food and beverages will be provided following the service. This event is open to the public.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 6:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Iowa AFL-CIO
Black Hawk Labor Temple
1695 Burton Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
Workers Memorial Day Service
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A short and sweet memorial service for the workers who have been injured or died on the job. Service will be held rain or shine. There is a pavilion in case of inclement weather.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 7:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Lebanon Cemetery
5450 150th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Workers Memorial Day ceremony
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McLean County, Illinois workers will gather to honor Workers' Memorial Day and read names of over 400 local workers who died on the job or from workplace exposure.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 7:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
1514 Cottage Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
Workers Memorial Lunch-Corning
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Worker's Memorial Ceremony April 26th at 10:30 am, St Mary's Cemetary, South Corning NY Lunch to follow, lunch location TBD.
Date
Sat, Apr 26 @ 10:30AM
Location:
Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Saint Marys Cemetery
South Corning, NY 14830
Workers Memorial Tour and Vigil
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Eboard and clergy from the Faith and Labor Table will have a tour of Claybourn Temple, historic location of sanitation strike speeches and civil right movement events. Leaders will walk over to I AM A MAN Plaza to meet with labor, allies and partners to host a press conference and candlelight vigil to honor workers passed.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 7:30PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
I AM A MAN Plaza
Hernando St
Memphis, TN 38126
Workers' Memorial Day 2025 Press Conference
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Join us on Workers’ Memorial Day 2025 to mourn the lives of the workers who have died and to recommit to fighting like hell for the living! In 1910, 21 Firefighters lost their lives in the Chicago Stockyards Fire. 115 years later, we will honor their sacrifice with the Chicago Fire Department along with our Labor brothers, sisters, and siblings in the struggle. 28 April 2025 - 7:00 am Union Stockyards Gate W Exchange Ave &, S Peoria St, Chicago, IL, 60609 https://actionnetwork.org/events/workers-memorial-day-union-stockyards/
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 8:00AM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
Union Stockyards Gate
S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60609
Workers' Memorial Day 2025: Fight for Our Lives—Safe Jobs Now
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Each year on April 28th, we gather to remember the lives of workers who tragically died on the job — and to renew our fight for safer working conditions. This Workers’ Memorial Day, we honor their memory with action. ### ✊ This year’s theme: *Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now* We’ll focus on the urgent need to protect workers from rising workplace dangers — including heat-related illness and death — as climate change intensifies and existing protections fall short. ### 🗣️ 10:00 AM – Press Event Featuring remarks from labor leaders, elected officials, and health & safety advocates, calling for: - ✅ Enforceable heat safety standards - ✅ Comprehensive workplace protections - ✅ Stronger accountability from employers and policymakers ### 🍽️ 10:30 AM – Breakfast & Panel Discussion A powerful panel featuring special guests who will explore: - Real stories from Arizona and across the country - Best practices for workplace safety - Bold policy solutions to save lives Let’s grieve well, uplift the stories of our fallen, and recommit ourselves to the fight for the living. Together, we can build safer workplaces and a more just future for all.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by Arizona AFL-CIO
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
210 N 24th St 3
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Workers' Memorial Day 2025: Fight for Our Lives—Safe Jobs Now
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Each year on April 28th, we gather to remember the lives of workers who tragically died on the job — and to renew our fight for safer working conditions. This Workers’ Memorial Day, we honor their memory with action. ✊ This year’s theme: Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now We’ll focus on the urgent need to protect workers from rising workplace dangers — including heat-related illness and death — as climate change intensifies and existing protections fall short. 🗣️ 10:00 AM – Press Event Featuring remarks from labor leaders, elected officials, and health & safety advocates, calling for: - ✅ Enforceable heat safety standards - ✅ Comprehensive workplace protections - ✅ Stronger accountability from employers and policymakers 🍽️ 10:30 AM – Breakfast & Panel Discussion A powerful panel featuring special guests who will explore: - Real stories from Arizona and across the country - Best practices for workplace safety - Bold policy solutions to save lives Let’s grieve well, uplift the stories of our fallen, and recommit ourselves to the fight for the living. Together, we can build safer workplaces and a more just future for all.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 1:00PM
Location:
Hosted by AFL-CIO
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
210 N 24th St 3
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Workers' Memorial Day Commemoration
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Monday, April 28, 11:30AM-12:30PM: Join the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) for our annual Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration to honor those who have died or suffered injuries or illnesses while on the job, to recognize the sacrifices made by all essential workers on the front lines, and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections. We will come together with union members, advocates, and allies to demand safer workplaces, stronger enforcement of labor protections, and accountability for employers who put workers at risk. Let’s stand in solidarity to ensure that no worker is forced to sacrifice their health or their life for a paycheck. At 50th Street and Park Avenue, near the site where a worker recently fell to his death working for a non-union contractor.
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Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:30AM
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Hosted by New York State AFL-CIO
Park Avenue & East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
Workers' Memorial Day Roanoke Event
Learn More >Workers' Memorial Day Roanoke Event
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Join union members, labor leaders, elected officials and allies as we gather at Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial in downtown Roanoke for a Workers Memorial Day event, to remember those who have died and suffered illnesses or injuries on the job—including Virginians—in the past year. The event will feature speakers sharing how workers and the labor movement won safety protections over time by demanding the government hold corporations accountable to protect workers on the job and organizing for safer working conditions. Speakers will also highlight how hard-won progress is at serious risk as President Trump threatens to cut staff, defund or outright eliminate federal job safety agencies, which would have critical effects on Virginia's funding and our working people
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Sun, Apr 27 @ 4:30PM
Location:
Hosted by Virginia AFL-CIO
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1st St NW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Workers' Memorial Day, A Day of Remembrance
Learn More >Workers' Memorial Day, A Day of Remembrance
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Please join us for the 11th year of the Workers' Memorial Day vigil! It will be held on the 2nd floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol to honor those lives lost on the job between January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
Date
Mon, Apr 28 @ 11:00AM
Location:
Hosted by Oklahoma AFL-CIO
2nd Floor Rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol
2300 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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Federal Workers
Federal workers are the heart of our government, ensuring that critical services like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, disaster relief and national defense run smoothly. They run our national parks, inspect our food and medicine, and keep us safe from crime, accidents and disasters.
Cuts to the federal workforce jeopardize these services, affecting millions of Americans who rely on the government to protect and secure their well-being.

Immigration
One in five workers in America wasn’t born here. Immigrants are America’s workers, vital to the fabric of our communities, our economy and our labor movement.
The labor movement supports comprehensive immigration reform that fully protects America’s workers, reduces the exploitation of immigrant workers and reduces employers’ incentive to hire undocumented workers rather than U.S. workers. But stoking fear about immigrants, raiding schools and hospitals, and mass deporting people whose labor makes our country prosper is not only a betrayal of our values—it’s also a recipe for economic disaster.

Labor Law
President Trump has effectively shut down the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The NLRB—usually led by five board members—holds union elections, investigates allegations, and resolves cases of wrongdoing brought by workers, unions or employers.
The president illegally fired a member of the labor board, Gwynne Wilcox—the first Black woman to serve on the NLRB. There are now only two sitting members of the board, which leaves it one member short of the minimum number needed for any decision-making. And by firing Wilcox, because he didn’t like her decisions, he destroyed the board’s independence.

Tax and Budget Policy
Proposed Spending Cuts Would Cut Workers’ Health Care and Jobs to Pay for Tax Cuts for the Rich
Budgets are about more than just dollars and cents listed on a spreadsheet—budgets are about our values. We saw Trump’s budget priorities during his last administration: billions in proposed cuts to Social Security. Billions in proposed cuts to Medicaid. Billions in proposed cuts to public schools. Billions in proposed cuts to food assistance programs.
At the same time, the last Trump administration had plenty of money for a tax bill in 2017 that delivered trillions of dollars in special tax breaks to billionaires and giant corporations. Now the Trump administration is looking to make those tax breaks for the rich and powerful permanent in 2025.

Where in the U.S. are government workers?
Where do government workers live? The answer may surprise you. While many assume most federal workers are based in the Washington, D.C., area, 85% of federal employees live throughout the country, with large concentrations in states like California, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Cuts would be felt nationwide, hurting local economies and services.
About one-third of federal workers are military veterans who continue to serve our country in these roles. Cuts to the federal workforce would immediately put thousands of veterans out of work.
In our own words
Click through the carousel to read the stories of ordinary workers who make our communities run, and see how they’re being affected by DOGE and the Trump administration’s executive orders.
We’re a military family and rely on workplace flexibility for me to keep my job. We are currently stationed in [redacted] and rely on two incomes to make ends meet.
They’re already affecting my work. We don’t have the resources to do what they want us to do and they demonize us every day.
As a federal employee, a hostile administration makes me fearful that my job could be terminated at the stroke of a pen. As the majority breadwinner, this would make us homeless in months.
As an Indigenous, disabled veteran, working with a hostile administration puts my work and my family’s life in jeopardy. I gave up my youth in service to this country, and to have that sacrifice dishonored by the people in D.C. is a punch in the gut.
I spent nine years in grad school, five years in post doc. I’ve wanted to work for [the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] (NOAA) a long time. If I cared about money, I would have gone to Wall Street, but I care about our environment and our people. And NOAA provides a lot of services to Alaska, the rural and coastal communities here really get a lot of information from us, and I’m worried.
I'm sad that I lost my job. But I'm also sad I'm not going to be able to help these people anymore who desperately need it.
Trump’s gone on the attack against American workers, and we are watching hard-fought gains erode before our eyes.
I suffer from mental health issues, general anxiety, OCD and depression. Working from home, [I] was supported by my doctor and psychiatrist due to how it helped me cope and work. Now that is being taken away.
My job was updating the publicly accessible water data, which helped everything from topographic maps to conservation to agriculture, everything. Myself and 12 other probationary employees were let go... I was ONE week away from being off probation.
When my husband loses his job, I will not be able to support our family on my income....My entire paycheck just covers the cost of daycare for our 3-year-old son, who is also a budding naturalist and fisherman. The identity of our family is tied to the protection of the Great Lakes. Who will be there to protect 84% of North America's freshwater resources when we're gone?
I have 20 years of federal service that I’m terrified will be taken from me, destroying my retirement benefits. I have a family to support. I’m up all night with my PTSD, exasperated by the stress this man is causing me and so many others.
I have a nephew who served 4 years in Iraq, then, due to his outstanding service as leader of a battalion and at the request of the Army, he spent 4 years training other Army personnel in Germany instead of coming home. Once he completed the training, he came home and went to work for the EPA. Now he's received the notorious email requesting him to quit. This is not the respect or appreciation he deserves for serving his country in the finest fashion.
My mental health has been negatively impacted. I live in constant fear and instability. Constantly checking emails. Praying I’ll be able to keep my career I’ve worked so hard for and retirement.
I was terminated from my role as a Research Fish Biologist....It seems that fisheries science will no longer be valued in the U.S. This termination will also cost me and my family financially.
I work for a tribal college and university that is held in trust by the government....Because most faculty and staff were let go, this leaves our already underfunded, understaffed university vulnerable, and it’s certain we as a university will experience many negative impacts. Students will be most affected. The quality of education will go down, and the struggles we've already had and endured for generations will become even more unmanageable.
My brother and his wife made tremendous sacrifices to join USAID, leaving successful careers....They packed up their home, took their three young children and moved across the world, committed to making a difference. Less than a year later, they wake up to daily uncertainty. With little communication and even fewer instructions, they are left in limbo. We now have real concerns for their safety.
I am a behavioral health nurse....I’m terrified every day, my stomach hurts. I’ve even been having chest pains. How am I supposed to give my patients everything they deserve when I’m barely functioning myself? I would urge this administration to maybe sit down and speak to the government employees and see what they do and how important it is.
As a teacher of 30-plus years, my Pell Grant and other scholarships helped get me through college. The Department of Education should not be dismantled by Musk. We did not elect him, and you’re hurting our children and country.
I am a retired public school teacher and current volunteer tutor in a public school, and I am watching the plans to destroy the Department of Education. They don’t care about disadvantaged children like the ones I taught and still teach. It is painful to contemplate, and we all need to stand against it and the rest of the horrible actions they have taken for the benefit of billionaires.
I’m a public school teacher who cares passionately about the safety and well-being of my students. I’m sick and tired of this administration making up ridiculous lies about what is taught in schools when our goals are simply to create curious and joyful lifelong learners and responsible, compassionate members of society.
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