SR 114 — A resolution to recognize April 28, 2026, as Workers’ Memorial Day.

SR-114,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, April 28, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

114 Offered by Senators Cherry, Wojno and Chang offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 28 ,2026 , AS WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY WHEREAS, Every year on April 28, communities and worksites around the followingworld resolution:honor friends, family members, and colleagues who have been killed or injured on the job;

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and Whereas,WHEREAS, ItWe isrenew necessaryour efforts to recognizeseek thestronger integrityworkplace ofsafety Michigan's workforce and itshealth achievementsprotections, onbetter behalfstandards ofand theenforcement, economicand growthfair ofand ourjust state;compensation.

and Whereas, We remember those who have died in workplace catastrophes, suffered occupational-related diseases, or have been injured due to dangerous conditions;

and Whereas, We renew our efforts to seek stronger workplace safety and health protections, better standards and enforcement, and fair and just compensation.

now therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 28, 2026, as Workers’ Memorial Day.

and be it further Resolved,RESOLVED, That we urge all citizens to recognize and honor the contributions of Michigan’s workforce and call for increased workplace safety standards.

Workers'Adopted Memorialby 26_SR114_AA_1the 34iczqSenate, April 28, 2026.

Secretary of the Senate