Worker's Memorial
Day 2015
Events
&
Information
For
Milwaukee & Madison
Milwaukee: http://www.facebook.com/WisCOSH/events
Labor for design and printing of program donated by union workers
from Milwaukee I.W.W., USW, AFSCME, IAM, UE
Madison: https://www.facebook.com/events/414537745374841/
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
members. The per plate cost is $6 [$5 paid in advance]. The plate
includes:
Madison, WI
✔ Choice of Bratwurst or 2 Turkey Hotdogs
Press Conference 10:30am
✔ Homemade Potato Salad
1602 S. Park St., Madison, WI
Speakers will include:
➢ Rabbi Renee Bauer,
➢ SCFL President Kevin Gundlach,
➢ Chad Greenwood (OSHA),
➢ Dave Branson (BCTC),
➢ Rhonda Elliott (SMART Local 565),
➢ Students from Lincoln Elementary,
➢ WisCOSH's President Irene Herron-Steeger,
➢ State Rep. Diane Hesselbein.
Milwaukee, WI
“Mourn The Dead” 4:30pm
Workers are encouraged to begin gathering at Zeidler Union Square
Park for a memorial service to commemorate those who never made
it home from work or that died from disease caused by workplace
exposure to hazards. The program will begin at 5pm.
Scheduled speakers include:
➔ Sheila Cochran – Milwaukee Area Labor Council
➔ Ann Grevenkamp – Milwaukee OSHA
➔ Mayor Tom Barrett (invited)
➔ Milwaukee D.A. John T. Chisholm (invited)
➔ Rep. Gwen Moore (invited)
➔ County Supervisor Martin Weddle (invited)
➔ Dan Bukiewicz – Milwaukee Building Construction Trades
➔ Jim Schultz - WisCOSH
“Fight Like Hell For The Living!” 5:30pm – 7:00p
Join WisCOSH at the American Postal Workers Union Hall for a
fundraiser meal and discussions centered around the current state of
worker and workplace health & safety.
The fundraiser dinner is prepared and served by WisCOSH Board
✔ Homemade Coleslaw
✔ Homemade desserts
A variety of beverages including soda, water, beer & wine will be
available.
Discussion Topics will include:
◦ Right to Work Legislation: What does the recently passed
anti-worker legislation mean to workers health and safety in
the workplace?
◦ Could the loss of “prevailing wage” laws affect worker's
health and/or safety?: What are the possible and likely
effects of “low cost labor” for government construction
work?
◦ Are Workers Safe In Any Workplace?: In the 21st Century
should children continue to be allowed to work on family
owned and run farms? Do company's trade secrets outweigh
worker's and community's right to know? Massive petroleum
spill in WI? The increased push for “consumers” over
“workers” in modern American society and other local issues.
◦ What can we do about it?: Workers have a variety of options
before them.
Some more likely to succeed than others. What can/will we do
to Organize & Mobilize to effect a meaningful and real change
for the better in worker's lives.
After a Moment of Silence the floor will be opened up for questions and
answers concerning Worker's Memorial Day, current OHS legislation at
the state and/or federal levels as well as workplace health and safety in
general.
WisCOSH encourages workers, union officers and representatives and
employers to attend the upcoming National Conference on Worker Safety
and Health which is being held at the Maritime Institute near Baltimore,
MD from June 2nd -4th and will have hundreds of classes, seminars, panel
discussions and speakers. Bilingual sessions are available also. Currently
you can still register for an Earlybird Discount of $225/person which
includes all classes and meals. Accommodations are separate but rooms
are available for $140 double occupancy or $190 single occupancy.