Every year the nation recognizes Workers Memorial Day. Nationally, April 28th is the day we pay our respects to those who lost their lives on the job, and recognize the impact these tragedies have on the family members, co-workers, and communities. More than 4,700 workers suffered fatal injuries on the job in 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 53 worker fatalities were recorded in Washington State in 2021.

This year there are live and virtual events taking place throughout the country to remember those that have lost their lives on the jobsite. Washington State is providing its Workers Memorial Day Ceremony virtually on Wednesday, April 27th at 11:30 a.m. PT. The event page can be accessed by clicking here.

The Department of Labor’s Workers Memorial Day Program national event is a virtual event being provided through YouTube on Thursday, April 28th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET.