2026 Workers Memorial Day
Join us for our Workers Memorial Events, Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24, 2026
There are moments in life that bring us together and compel us to pause, grieve, and reflect. Workers Memorial Day (April 28) is one of those solemn occasions. We come together to not only honor and remember the thousands of lives lost each year due to a workplace incident, illness, and disease. But we stand with those that are left behind dealing with the everlasting pain, suffering and inconvenience one endures after such a loss.
We invite you to join us this upcoming Thursday, April 23, 2026, as we honor, remember and recognize our fallen and injured workers at our Workers Memorial Ceremony.
Continue to keep up to date as additional information will be coming soon announcing our schedule of events this upcoming Workers Memorial.
Stand up for Safety and Health Virtual Training
Date: Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026 - Day 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Day 2
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Day 3
Learn more about each instructor.
Stand Up For Safety and Health - Lockout tagout
Stand Up For Safety and Health - Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Stand Up For Safety and Health - Trench and Excavation Safety part 1
Stand Up For Safety and Health - Trench and Excavation Safety part 2
Stand Up For Safety and Training - Struck by caught in between
Workers Memorial Ceremonies and Vigil
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Workers Memorial Ceremony and Wreath Laying Ceremony
Workers Memorial Candelight Vigil
Workers Memorial Panel Discussion - Voices of Those Left Behind
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Join Us In Honoring Our Fallen Workers
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Stand up for Safety and Health In-Person Training and Safety Summit
Register today to join us for three days of safety and health discussions and to connect and learn more about the amazing Alliance/Partners and other Department of Labor Agencies.
Monday, April 20, 2026
| Welcome: | 9:30am-10:00am ET |
| OSHA Overview: | 10:00am-11:30am ET |
| Best Practices for Enhancing | |
| A Safety and Health Program: | 11:30am-12:30pm ET |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): | 1:30pm-2:30pm ET |
| Preventing Slips/Trips and Falls : | 2:30pm-3:30pm ET |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
| OSHA Cares: | 9:30am-10:00am ET |
| Rapid Hazard Abatement: | 10:00am-10:30am ET |
| Exhibit Hall Time: | 10:30am-11:00am ET |
| Helping Families After A Work Incident: | 11:00am-12:00pm ET |
| Pathways to Safety and Health Success: | 1:00pm -2:00pm ET |
| OSHA Website and Data Information & Record Keeping: | 2:00pm-2:45pm ET |
| Engaging with OSHA: | 3:00pm-4:00pm ET |
Wednesday, April 23, 2026
| LIVE from Safety Summit: | 9:30am-12:00pm ET |
| Safety Is Good Business: | 1:00pm-1:30pm ET |
| Work Zone Safety/Transportation Safety: | 1:30pm-2:30pm ET |
| Mental Health Awareness: | 2:30pm-3:30pm ET |
| Closing: | 3:30pm-4:00pm ET |
Workers Memorial Safety Summit Registration
Register today to join us in person at our Workers Memorial Safety Summit and meet with the following exhibitors:
Alliances:
ARTBA- National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
Department of Labor Agencies:
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Program (DWPP)
Find out more about our Exhibitors.
Please continue to check back for updates and information regarding the upcoming training/awareness sessions and Workers Memorial Safety Summit.
Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 1
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Monday, April 20, 2026
Register for Day 1 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r25021ff2bd0c31990af688aeee0eaee3
Session 1: Struck By/Caught Between
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center
Session description:
In this session attendees will understand that “Struck By and Caught In-between” hazards are 2 of the Focus Four major hazards in Construction
Attendees will be able to identify:
- Struck by/Caught In Between hazards
- Where we typically encounter these hazards
- Possible consequences
- How we prevent or protect against these hazards
Instructor:
Drew Libonate
drew@chesapeakesc.org
Session 2: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
National Resource Center
Session description:
This one-hour awareness-level session provides an overview of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and the Control of Hazardous Energy requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, focusing on the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities during servicing and maintenance activities. Participants will learn to recognize common sources of hazardous energy—including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal—understand when lockout/tagout is required and identify the basic components of an effective energy control program. The session will clarify the roles of authorized, affected, and other employees, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and reinforce the fundamental steps involved in controlling hazardous energy, supporting OSHA’s Stand-Up for Safety initiative through increased hazard awareness and safer work practices.
Instructor:
Amanda Mason JD, CSP
amanda.mason@mail.wvu.edu
Session 3: Falls and Fall Protection
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Arizona State University
Session description:
This comprehensive fall protection training will cover OSHA-compliant personal fall arrest systems from foundational components through clearance calculations. Participants will master the ABCs of fall protection—Anchors, Body harnesses, and Connectors—understanding how each component meets OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements for strength and proper use. The session will examine the classification of self-retracting lifelines including Class 1 and Class 2 devices per ANSI Z359.14-2021 standards, explaining appropriate applications for overhead versus at-or-below D-ring anchorage points.
Instructor:
Lisa Hogle
l.hogle@asu.edu
Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 2
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Register for Day 2 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r234349b865586d4fdf5fbd93b5773e7f
Session 1: Trench Safety
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
National Safety Education Center
Session description:
Working in and around trenches requires attention to multiple hazards, both below-grade and above-ground. Because excavation operations can turn tragic in an instant, everyone must be involved in preventing cave-ins through site inspections, soil/air analyses, and protective systems. Learn how to Slope – Shore – Shield…for best results.
Instructor:
Timothy Janis – MBA, CHST
tjanis@buildsafe.org
Session 2: Confined Spaces
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
The University of Texas at Arlington
Session description:
Confined spaces continue to be one of the most misunderstood—and deadly—work environments across general industry, construction, utilities, and municipalities. This one-hour national webcast examines OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard (29 CFR 1910.146) and related construction requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpar AA), focusing on the conditions that repeatedly lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Despite clear regulatory requirements, OSHA investigations consistently show that fatalities occur due to atmospheric hazards, inadequate hazard evaluation, and failed rescue attempts, with a significant number of incidents involving would-be rescuers who were not properly trained or equipped. Many of these events happen during routine operations—tank cleaning, maintenance shutdowns, sewer work, and utility access—where the danger is not always immediately visible.
Participants will explore how quickly oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres can overcome workers, why improper entry procedures remain a leading citation issue, and how breakdowns in planning, monitoring, and supervision contribute to preventable tragedies. This session will translate OSHA requirements into practical actions employers, supervisors, and safety professionals must take to ensure compliance and protect workers.
Instructor:
Paul Wind
Paul.wind@uta.edu
Session 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Atlantic OSHA Training Center
Session description:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is more than just a requirement; it is the final line of defense between a worker and a life-altering injury. This one-hour awareness session explores critical standards for eye, head, and foot protection while reviewing the fundamental responsibilities of the employer. From understanding ANSI ratings to the importance of respiratory fit, participants will review the selection, inspection, and maintenance of the gear that keeps them safe. We will move beyond simply 'what' to wear and explore the 'why' behind PPE as a last line of defense.
Instructors:
Koshy Koshy, PhD
koshyko@rutgers.edu
Rorbert Weissman, MPH, MS, CSP
spikedadawg@aol.com
Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 3
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Register for Day 3 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r5d01fbcfe901128063977224a164efc4
Session 1: Trench Safety (repeat session)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
National Safety Education Center
Session description:
Working in and around trenches requires attention to multiple hazards, both below-grade and above-ground. Because excavation operations can turn tragic in an instant, everyone must be involved in preventing cave-ins through site inspections, soil/air analyses, and protective systems. Learn how to Slope – Shore – Shield…for best results.
Instructor:
Timothy Janis – MBA, CHST
tjanis@buildsafe.org
Session 2: Falls and Fall Protection (repeat session)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Arizona State University
Session description:
This comprehensive fall protection training will cover OSHA-compliant personal fall arrest systems from foundational components through clearance calculations. Participants will master the ABCs of fall protection—Anchors, Body harnesses, and Connectors—understanding how each component meets OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements for strength and proper use. The session will examine the classification of self-retracting lifelines including Class 1 and Class 2 devices per ANSI Z359.14-2021 standards, explaining appropriate applications for overhead versus at-or-below D-ring anchorage points.
Instructor:
Lisa Hogle
l.hogle@asu.edu
Session 3: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) (repeat session)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
National Resource Center
Session description:
This one-hour awareness-level session provides an overview of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and the Control of Hazardous Energy requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, focusing on the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities during servicing and maintenance activities. Participants will learn to recognize common sources of hazardous energy—including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal—understand when lockout/tagout is required and identify the basic components of an effective energy control program. The session will clarify the roles of authorized, affected, and other employees, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and reinforce the fundamental steps involved in controlling hazardous energy, supporting OSHA's Stand-Up for Safety initiative through increased hazard awareness and safer work practices.
Instructor:
Amanda Mason JD, CSP
amanda.mason@mail.wvu.edu
Alabama Event(s)
Arkansas Event(s)
Event: Workers' Memorial Ceremony
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, (3rd floor meeting room)
900 West Capital Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Description: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing/OSHA Consultation Section, in conjunction with the Arkansas SHARP/VPP Association, will host a Workers' Memorial Ceremony to honor and remember the contributions and sacrifices of workers across Arkansas.
Organization: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Webpage:
Contact: Clark Thomas, clark.thomas@arkansas.gov
Arizona Event(s)
California Event(s)
Title: VIRTUAL: Free OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management class
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. PT
Location: VIRTUAL ONLY: Zoom
Description: Honoring Workers Memorial Day–Commit to Prevention Every Year on Workers Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who lost their lives due to workplace incidents–and renew our commitment to preventing the next one. Prevention starts with leadership, knowledge, and action. That’s where OSHA 7500 comes in. This course is more than training–it’s a step toward building workplaces where incidents are prevented, not reacted to. You’ll gain the tools to: - Understand OSHA requirements and your responsibilities - Identify hazards before they cause harm - Build and manage an effective safety and health program - Strengthen accountability and a culture that protects people. Virtual. 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST. Earn 0.6 CEUs. Limited seats available Enroll by April 20, 2026. On a day dedicated to remembrance, take action that honors workers by protecting those still on the job. Register now at: osha4you.com (866) 936-6742.
Organization: OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.
Webpage: https://osha4you.com/intro-to-ehs-management-osha-7500/
Contact: Bertie Flanders, bflanders@clpccd.org
Colorado Event(s)
Connecticut Event(s)
District of Columbia Event(s)
Georgia Event(s)
Florida Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. ET
Location:
106 Military Trial
Jupiter, FL. 33458
Description: Workers will create an event honoring all fallen workers.
Organization: EL SOL, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center (JNRC)
Webpage:
Contact: Betzy Rega, betzy@friendsofelsol.org
Event: International Longshoremen's Association Local 1416 Workers Memorial Service Gathering
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Behind Seaman’s Center
1180 S. America Way
Miami, FL 33132
Description: Remembrance of members killed on the job.
Organization: International Longshoremen's Association Local 1416
Webpage:
Contact: Lovette Mcgill, lovette10@icloud.com
Hawaii Event(s)
Iowa Event(s)
Event: Des Moines Workers Memorial Day Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location:
West Capitol Terrace, Finkbine Capitol Building,
1007 E Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50319
Description: The South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO will host a Workers' Memorial Day event to honor and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job. Workers' Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives or suffered injuries while working. "We remember those who went to work and never came home," said Mark Cooper, President of the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor. "Our event is a solemn reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the need to fight for better protections for all workers." All union members, families, and the community are invited to attend.
Organization: South Central Federation of Labor
Webpage: https://iowaaflcio.org/iowa-labor-news/workers-memorial-day
Contact: Tom Hayes, tomh@sciflaflcio.com
Idaho Event(s)
Event: North Idaho Worker Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. PT
Location:
415 W Fort Grounds Drive
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Description: Join us to honor and remember those who have lost their lives on the job and to engage attendees to help their communities ensure safe and healthy workplaces. Permanent Memorial structure is located in the northeast portion of Coeur d’Alene City Park.
Organization: Northern Idaho Central Labor Council
Webpage: https://northidahoclc.org/
Contact: Brad Cederblom, bradcederblom@gmail.com
Illinois Event(s)
Title: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association/Joliet Junior College Workers Memorial Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Joliet Junior College Event Center, Room EC2001,
1215 Houbolt Road,
Joliet, IL 60431
Description: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association and OSHA Worker Memorial Day event brings employers, employees and families together to remember those who perished at work. Open to the public.
Organization: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association
Webpage:
Contact: Ray Woodworth Ray.Woodworth@TRMA.Org
Title: Galesburg Trades and Labor Workers Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
Location:
1640 N Henderson Street
Galesburg, Illinois
Description: OSHA and Safety speakers will have a Workers Memorial event. Sandwiches will be provided after.
Organization: Galesburg Trades and Labor
Contact: Randy Bryan, randall649@yahoo.com
Title: WorkerCity of Peoria Worker Memorial Day Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Peoria City Hall (Worker Monument Site),
419 Fulton Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Description: Memorial Service to honor our fallen Brothers and Sisters who have died or have been seriously injured because of workplace accidents.
Organization: OSHA Chicago Region
Webpage:
Contact: Richard Langenderfer, Langenderfer.richard@dol.gov
Event: Greater Madison County Federation of Labor WMD Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Gordon Moore Park
4450 College Avenue
Alton, Illinois 62002
Description: This Workers Memorial was erected in 1994 by the officers and members of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor. Its purpose is to recognize and honor those who have lost their lives due to an accident at work or an illness caused by dangerous materials at work. Free and open to the public.
Organization: The Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO
Webpage:
Contact: Nick Dodson, nick.dodson@unitedwaystl.org
Indiana Event(s)
Kansas Event(s)
Kentucky Event(s)
Louisiana Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
1205 W. Edenborne Pkwy.,
Gonzales, LA 70737
Description: In observance of Workers Memorial Day, the Mid-South Training Institute Education Center is hosting a remembrance ceremony to serve as a meaningful reminder of the importance of maintaining a strong safety culture and looking out for one another each day. Attendees will participate in a moment of silence, followed by reflections on the significance of workplace safety and the shared responsibility we all carry.
Organization: Mid-South OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Webpage: https://midsouthoti.org/
Contact: Albert Anthony, aanthony@alliancesafetycouncil.org
Massachusetts Event(s)
Maryland Event(s)
Maine Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day Remembrance
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET
Location: North Lawn of the Maine State House next to the replica of the Liberty Bell
Description: Labor leaders and the Commissioner of Labor will speak on the north lawn and issue a proclamation and remember the Maine workers who died on the job in 2025. Event runs 12:15-1:00pm and will occur rain or shine.
Organization: Maine Labor Group on Health
Webpage:
Contact: Peter Crockett, pgc139@yahoo.com
Michigan Event(s)
Minnesota Event(s)
Missouri Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Loose Park
5202 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Description: This year, we will gather at a new venue to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while on the job.
Organization: OSHA Kansas City Regional Office
Webpage:
Contact: Karena Lorek, Lorek.Karena@dol.gov
Mississippi Event(s)
Montana Event(s)
Event: Montana Workers Memorial
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. MT
Location:
Bozeman City Hall
City Hall Commission Room
121 N Rouse Avenue
Bozeman, MT
Description: Honoring our injured and fallen workers.
Organization: Big Sky Chapter ASSP
Webpage: https://form.jotform.com/260214530281142
Contact: MacKensie Daily, mdaily@northforkbuilders.com
North Carolina Event(s)
North Dakota Event(s)
Nebraska Event(s)
Event: Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: Nebraska State Capitol (North Steps)
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Description: OSHA will honor, remember and recognize our fallen and injured workers at our Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Ceremony. We cordially invite you to join us at the ceremony that will be held in person on the north steps of the Nebraska State Capitol.
Organization: The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Webpage: https://www.osha.gov/workers-memorial
Contact: Tonya Ford, ford.tonya.e@dol.gov
New Hampshire Event(s)
New Jersey Event(s)
Event: New Jersey Worker Memorial Day
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. ET
Location:
NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development,
1 John Fitch Plaza,
Trenton, NJ 08625
Description: In recognition of Workers Memorial Day, which is recognized on April 28th of each year, the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee, the Department of Labor & Workforce Development and the Occupational Safety and Health administration is holding a memorial program to honor those who have lost their lives in 2025 due to work related accidents. This year the event is being held at the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development on April 30, 2026, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the 13th Floor Auditorium. The address is 1 John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625. If you can attend, please RSVP to Kimberly Fleming via e-mail at kimberly.fleming@dol.nj.gov. A reply will be provided to you with directions, a parking pass, and information on how to access the building.
Organization: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, OSHA, NJ Sate Industrial Safety Committee
Webpage:
Contact: Kimberly Fleming, kimberly.fleming@dol.nj.gov
Nevada Event(s)
New York Event(s)
Ohio Event(s)
Title: International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) - Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
1655 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
Description: This event will start at 11:00 a.m., and we will have lunch provided afterward.
Organization: International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC)
Webpage:
Contact: Keith Mundy kmundy@icwuc.org
Title: Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony - United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 & Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Location:
United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 Golden Lodge,
1234 Harrison Avenue SW,
Canton, OH 44706
Description: United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 & Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL-CIO will hold a Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony with speakers to include the Cleveland OSHA Area Office, USW, and Metallus. To recognize each worker's life lost and those represented by the AFL-CIO and USW, a reading of names followed with a bell ring will take place.
Organization: United Steelworkers L.U. 1123 Golden Lodge
Webpage:
Contact: Sean Els rr1123@neo.rr.com
Event: IAM Local 1943 Worker Memorial
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Location:
IAM Local 1943
1100 Crawford St.
Middletown, OH 45044
Description: OSHA will stand with families, workers, labor unions, and advocates to honor our fallen workers and raise awareness about workplace safety to help prevent future tragedies. Includes message of how we can work together.
Organization: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Wayne Heitfeld, wheitfeld@LL1943.org
Event: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Workers Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location:
IBEW Hall
6550 Poe Ave, Suite 2007
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Description: OSHA will stand with families, workers, labor unions, and advocates to honor our fallen workers and raise awareness about workplace safety to help prevent future tragedies. Includes message of how we can work together.
Organization: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Diane S. Walsh, dwalsh@daytonaflcio.org
Oklahoma Event(s)
Event: Oklahoma Workers' Memorial Day Vigil
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Okana Resort & Conference Center in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Safety Council Conference & Expo
639 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Description: The Oklahoma Workers' Memorial Day is a solemn remembrance of the lives lost. It is also a time for all of us to recommit to ensuring that no worker has to die to earn a living.
Organization: OK AFL-CIO, Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Oklahoma City Area Office, Oklahoma Chapters of AIHA and ASSP, Oklahoma Safety Council, CompSource Mutual, Kids Chance of Oklahoma, Calm Waters.
Webpage:
Contact: Meghan Christie Christie.Meghan@dol.gov
Oregon Event(s)
Pennsylvania Event(s)
Event: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location:
Erie City Council Chambers
626 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
Description: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council will come together this Workers Memorial Day to acknowledge and commemorate those who lost their lives during their line of work and to call attention to the work being done to promote workplace safety.
Organization: Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Ken Vybiral, kenvybiral@yahoo.com
Puerto Rico Event(s)
Event: Feria de Salud, Seguridad Ocupacional y Ambiente
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Guaynabo, PR
Description: We will have suppliers and exhibitors presenting their services related to safety and environmental to our clients and employees.
Organization: Consertus
Webpage: https://www.consertus.com
Contact: Janice M Adorno Lopez, janice.adorno@consertus.com
Rhode Island Event(s)
South Dakota Event(s)
Event: Worker Memorial Remembrance
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location:
South Dakota Safety Council
1609 W. 1st St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description: We recognize the impact these tragic losses have on their families, co-workers, and their communities. This is also a day to redirect ourselves to making safety a priority in the workplace by addressing the leading causes of injuries and fatalities and to refocus our efforts on making the workplace a safer environment for all workers in the state of South Dakota.
Organization: South Dakota Safety Council
Contact: Moira Beznoska, moira@sdsc.org
Tennessee Event(s)
Texas Event(s)
Event: San Antonio Worker's Memorial
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. CT
Location:
TEEX San Antonio
9350 S. Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78223
Description: Workers Memorial Day is a solemn event dedicated to honoring those workers who tragically lost their lives on the job and were unable to return home to their loved ones. This occasion serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety, providing an opportunity for families, colleagues, and the community to come together in remembrance and reflection. Open to the public.
Organization: TEEX San Antonio
Webpage:
Contact: Alejandro Porter, porter.alejandro@dol.gov
Washington Event(s)
Title: 2026 Workers Memorial Event
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT
Location:
Intellectual House, University of Washington Seattle Campus,
4249 Whitman Court
Seattle, WA 98195
Description: Please join us on Worker Memorial Day to honor those who have died in 2025 from a work-related injury or illness in King County. This special ceremony will raise awareness about how we can strengthen our commitment to make jobs safer and save lives in Washington State. This event is a joint program provided by the University of Washington (UW) Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety, Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety (UW EHS), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925, Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), Washington State Labor Council, Local 1495/American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 28, Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 4121, and UW DEOHS Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education Programs.
Organization: Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, University of Washington
Webpage: https://oshce.uw.edu/courses/course/WorkerMemorialDay-042726
Contact: April Rubio, aprilar@uw.edu
Title: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Worker Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. PT
Location:
7273 Linderson Way SW,
Tumwater, WA 98501-5414
Description: Every year since 1990, L&I pauses to honor the men and women who have died due to job-related injuries and illnesses. During our annual ceremony April 28, representatives of government, business, and labor will join L&I staff to remember the fallen workers, offer condolences to family and friends, and recommit our efforts to do all we can so every Washington worker comes home at the end of their shift.
Organization: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Webpage: https://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Contact: Dina Lorraine, lorraine.dinam@gmail.com
Wisconsin Event(s)
Event: 11th Annual Construction Workers 2026 Memorial
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. CT
Location:
St. Patrick's Church
404 E. Main Street, Madison
Wisconsin 53703
Description: The 11th Annual Construction Workers' Memorial Service, hosted by the Wisconsin Building Trades and Construction Business Group, will be held to honor those individuals who lost their lives in construction accidents in Wisconsin. This service will serve as a sign of comradery among construction workers in our great state. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we pay tribute to these honorable men and women. Before the service, we invite construction workers, family members, and friends to participate in a Hard Hat Processional from the Monona Terrace to the Church. Line-up will be at 2:30 PM.
Organization: Construction Business Group
Webpage:
Contact: Jessie Knops, Office Administrator/Research Assistant, jknops@cbgwi.com
Event: Green Bay Worker's Memorial Day Observance
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location:
1250 Radisson Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Description: Labor and the community gathering to morn those who lost their lives on the job.
Organization: Green Bay Area Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Steve McFarlane, ggblcouncil@sbcglobal.net
Event: Wisconsin Committee on Occupational Safety and Health WMD Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. CT
Location:
417 N.3rd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
Description: Memorial to honor and recognize those who lost their lives due to an occupational incident, illness or disease in the U.S. while on the job.
Organization: Wisconsin Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
Webpage:
Contact: Jim Schultz, james.schultz@wiscosh.org