Release Number: 12-783-SAN
April 24, 2012
Contact: Egan Reich Jesse Lawder
Phone: 202-693-4960 202-693-4659
Email: reich.egan@dol.gov lawder.jesse@dol.gov
US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis to honor Workers' Memorial Day at
April 26 Action Summit on Worker Safety and Health in Monterey Park, Calif.
Secretary to announce Labor Department education and outreach efforts to keep workers safe
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, in honor of Workers¿ Memorial Day, will kick off the Action Summit on Worker Safety and Health at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. She will announce a new U.S. Department of Labor education and outreach campaign to keep workers safe. The event also will include panel discussions with workers, as well as federal and state labor officials.
WHO: | Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis California Labor Commissioner Julie Su California Occupational Safety and Health Administration Chief Ellen Widess Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Executive Secretary-Treasurer Maria Elena Durazo |
WHAT: | Action Summit on Worker Safety and Health |
WHERE: | East Los Angeles College Performing and Fine Arts Complex ¿ S2 Recital Hall 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, Calif. 91754 |
WHEN: | Thursday, April 26 1¿4 p.m. PDT |
The event is open press. Media interested in scheduling interviews with Secretary Solis
should contact Egan Reich or Jesse Lawder using the information above.
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