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Workers Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for the Labor Movement. Sadly, this year has special significance for CWA as we have lost members because of workplace fatalities. Please keep these losses in mind when going about your day, and as we remember those who have been killed and hurt on the job, we will also need to be vigilant in making sure workplace safety and health protections are in place. Too many job hazards including overwork, long hours of work, and requirements for emergency alert equipment remain unregulated and uncontrolled, resulting in the continued occurrence of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Britney Byford, 19 years old, a member of CWA Local 6215, Dallas, Texas, employed as a U-Verse Technician by AT&T, died on March 18, 2014 as she was driving home from work after completing an assigned 17-hour work shift;
Bill Morton, 66 years of age, a member of CWA Local 6300, St. Louis, Missouri, employed as a technician by AT&T, suffered a fatal fall while performing telecommunications aerial work on November 29, 2014;
Craig Mathis, 55 years of age, a member of CWA Local 3519, Gulfport, Mississippi, employed as a facility technician by AT&T, died on January 14, 2015 after suffering a heart attack, losing control of his company truck, and slamming into a utility pole.
The Connecticut AFL-CIO has scheduled the following ceremonies:
L’Ambiance Tragedy Memorial Ceremony - 28th Anniversary
Date:
Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Location:
Bridgeport - exact location TBD
Workers' Memorial Day -Groton
Date:
Tue, Apr 28, 2015
Location:
Washington Park-City of Groton
Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony
Date:
Tue, Apr 28, 2015
Location:
State Capitol, North Capitol Steps
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