Every year, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters joins labor unions around the world to honor April 28 as International Workers’ Memorial Day, recognizing workers who have died, been injured, or who have otherwise been physically impacted from their work.

Workplace hazards kill almost 140,000 workers each year. While generations of efforts by workers have significantly improved occupational safety across all industries, the fight to ensure safety in the workplace is far from over. Whether it is combatting workplace violence or hazards presented by the increasing use of automation, Workers’ Memorial Day serves as a call to action for workers and employers to prioritize safety over profits.

The Teamsters Union honors those whose lives have been tragically impacted on the job and will continue the fight to improve workplace conditions for all workers.

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