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HR 843

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 2 co-sponsors

Designates April 28, 2026, as Workers Memorial Day in Illinois to honor workers harmed by unsafe conditions and reaffirm commitment to safe workplaces.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 843

Summary of HR0843 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) — WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates April 28, 2026 as Workers Memorial Day in the State of Illinois.
  • Aims to honor workers who have died, been injured, or developed illnesses due to preventable workplace hazards.
  • Emphasizes remembrance of the 55th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1971 and the creation of OSHA and NIOSH.
  • Signals commitment to safe jobs, fair safety standards, and the right of all workers to advocate for safety without retaliation.

Key Provisions

  • Formal proclamation that April 28, 2026, will be observed in Illinois as Workers Memorial Day.
  • A statement mourning and acknowledging the losses suffered by workers due to unsafe working conditions.
  • Request for a suitable copy of the resolution to be presented to the Illinois AFL-CIO as a symbol of commitment to safe workplaces.

Who/What is Affected

  • State of Illinois and its residents, particularly workers and labor organizations.
  • Illinois AFL-CIO, which is to receive a copy of the resolution as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill is a House Resolution (HR) and does not create new law or regulatory standards; it is a ceremonial designation.
  • Effective date is April 28, 2026, aligning with Workers Memorial Day observance.
  • Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. on April 28, 2026.
  • Co-sponsored by Rep. Marcus Evans.

Context and Significance

  • Aligns Illinois with the national observance of Workers Memorial Day and honors OSHA/NIOSH’s origins and mission.
  • Highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety given cited statistics and concerns about federal safety oversight, while reaffirming workers’ rights to safety and to voice concerns without retaliation.
  • Serves as a symbolic and educational gesture to raise awareness about workplace hazards, safety protections, and the need for continued advocacy for equitable safety standards across all worker groups, including Black, Latino, immigrant workers, and others.

Note

  • The resolution itself does not implement new safety regulations, funding, or enforcement mechanisms. Its impact is primarily commemorative and aspirational, reinforcing support for safe workplaces and the labor movement’s role in safety advocacy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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