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Willie Blakely, Erie's first Black firefighter, died from a cerebral hemorrhage on Oct. 24, 1982. The injury was believed to be the result of an accident suffered while responding to an emergency call. His fellow firefighters believed his death should have been recognized as a line-of-duty death so that Blakely could be afforded the honors given to those in public safety who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties. Wednesday evening, Blakely was given those honors during a Workers Memorial event at Perry Square. About 150 people attended the event, including Juan "Scooter...
The White House America’s workers are the backbone of our economy. In every State, territory, and Tribal land, they leave their homes and families and head to work — applying their grit and skill to create, serve, and service all those things that make our world turn. Even during our Nation’s most difficult periods, American workers have always persevered, ensuring that our communities remain resilient and that our Nation stands ready to confront the unforeseen challenges of each new generation. Though workers make tremendous sacrifices — especially essential workers who selflessly ...
RESIDENTS are asked to remember those that lost their lives in the workplace today on International Workers’ Memorial Day. Held annually on April 28, International Workers' Memorial Day is a time to remember workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work and promote campaigns in the fight for health and safety improvements to prevent further tragedies from happening. In St Helens, a small memorial event - in line with coronavirus restrictions - was held at the Workers’ Memorial statue in Vera Page Park where dignitaries, including the Mayor of St Helens, laid wreath...
According to the United States Department of Labor, every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries ...