DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day and called on residents to remember workers who died on the job.
What it does
State lawmakers recognized April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day in Delaware. The day honors people killed, hurt, or made ill by their jobs.
Lawmakers called on Delawareans to remember workers who died on the job, support policies that protect workers, and work toward safer workplaces.
Argument forRecognizing the day could help Delawareans remember workers harmed on the job and draw attention to safer workplaces.
Argument againstWorkers seeking stronger safety rules might see little direct help because the resolution recognizes a day and asks residents to support safety policies.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day. The recognition applies across Delaware and honors workers who died, were hurt, or became ill because of their jobs. The recognized day was April 28, 2025.
The General Assembly called on Delawareans to remember workers who died on the job and support policies that protect workers. The appeal is to all Delawareans. The call asks for support; it does not require residents to act.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
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History
- 2025
- May 6Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 6Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 6Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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