Workers Memorial Day, 2013

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Apr 26, 2013Signed
Signed by the President
May 1, 2013FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 25563
Federal Register PDF
Apr 28, 2013
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

What to expect

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