DelawareDelaware recognizes April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day
Delaware lawmakers recognize April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day and urge residents to remember workers who died on the job and support safer workplaces.
What it does
Delaware recognizes April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day. It honors people who died, were hurt, or became ill because of their work.
Lawmakers urge all Delawareans to remember workers who died on the job, support policies that protect workers, and help make workplaces safe and fair.
Argument forThe day could give Delawareans a shared occasion to honor workers harmed on the job and talk about safer workplaces.
Argument againstPeople seeking specific safety steps may be disappointed because the resolution urges support for safer workplaces without requiring any action.
More detail
Delaware recognizes April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day. The statewide recognition honors workers who died or suffered injury or illness on the job.
State lawmakers urge Delawareans to remember workers who died and support safer workplaces. The appeal is to all Delawareans.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 23Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 23Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 23Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 23Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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