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“IN SUPPORT OF WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E570 on April 26, 2013.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN SUPPORT OF WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY
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HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY
of connecticut
in the house of representatives
Friday, April 26, 2013
Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to observe April 28 as Workers' Memorial Day. Every year on this date, remembrances are held around the world to honor men and women who have lost their lives or were injured in the workplace.
In Connecticut, the CT AFL-CIO will hold a ceremony at our State Capitol Building and then lay wreathes in Bushnell Park at the Workers Memorial.
Workplace fatalities and injuries have decreased over the years, but even one worker not going home at the end of their shift is one too many.
On average across our nation, 13 workers die on the job each day.
According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, about 40 workers in our state lose their lives each year due to workplace injuries.
Last year marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic and avoidable accident in Bridgeport at L'Ambience Plaza.
We will always remember the 28 construction workers who did not return home to their families and loved ones that sad day.
And we will never forget December 14, 2012 when an unconscionable horror happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
This unimaginable tragedy took the lives of six educators who gave their lives to protect their students.
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join together in recognizing Workers' Memorial Day.
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