Brothers and Sisters,
50 years ago Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality. However, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury or illness because of their jobs.
Corporate interests have taken over safety agencies under Trump. The administration has weakened or repealed key protections that keep us safe at work and slashed safety budgets and staff. There has even been no action on critical safety and health protections against COVID-19.
The labor movement and allies are fighting back against these attacks. We will hold the Trump administration accountable and push forward to win stronger worker protections.
On April 28, the Hudson County Central Labor Council and the unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living. We will stand united against the ongoing attacks on worker’s rights and safety, and demand that elected officials put people over profits. We will not stop the fight until every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace.
In Solidarity,
President Kushnir
PS Please observe a moment of silence at NOON on April 28, 2020 to honor workers lost in the fight against COVID-19
