On April 28, unions of the AFL-CIO throughout the country will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to call for action to make workplaces safe.
Sword noted United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts will be among the labor leaders speaking at the West Virginia event. In addition, this year, the ceremony will include President of the Independent Trade Union of Miners of Albania (SPMSH) Gezim Kalaja, who is heading a delegation currently visiting the United States that will be in Charleston.
The ceremony will be broadcast via Facebook Live.
WHAT: 35th Annual Workers Memorial Ceremony
WHEN: Noon, Friday, April 28, 2023
WHERE: Lower Rotunda, State Capitol, Charleston
