Workers Memorial Day, 2023

In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 28, 2023, as Workers Memorial Day to honor workers killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions. The document recounts the Biden Administration's labor and workplace safety achievements and calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies, but contains no binding policy directives or new mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 27395

Record & deadlines

Apr 27, 2023Signed
Signed by the President
May 2, 2023FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 27395
Federal Register PDF
Apr 28, 2023
Workers Memorial Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim April 28, 2023 as Workers Memorial Day
Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs and ceremonies

What to expect

Immediate

April 28, 2023 designated as Workers Memorial Day

Near term (90d)

Ceremonial observances encouraged on April 28, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document is purely commemorative with no enforcement mechanism
Policy claims about administration achievements are descriptive, not directive
Call for congressional action on paid sick leave is aspirational, not a presidential directive to agencies