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Proc 8964ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8964

Workers Memorial Day, 2013

This proclamation designates April 28, 2013 as Workers Memorial Day to honor workers killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions. It calls on Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities in memory of these workers, while also reaffirming commitment to enforcing existing workplace safety laws.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 25563

Impact dates

  1. Workers Memorial Day designated date

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 28, 2013 as Workers Memorial Day
  • Call upon all Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities in memory of those killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 28, 2013 as Workers Memorial Day
  • Call for Americans to participate in ceremonies

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references enforcement of existing safety statutes but contains no new enforcement directives or policy changes
  • Vague 'committed to enforcing' language without concrete mechanisms or accountability measures
Proclamation 8964: Workers Memorial Day, 2013 · Executive Orders