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Washington honors 115 fallen workers at annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries held its annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony to honor 115 workers who died from job-related injuries or illness; leaders from labor, business, and state government urged renewed safety commitments and families shared personal remembrances.
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Director Joel Sachs opened the annual Worker Memorial Day ceremony at the L&I auditorium, inviting families and officials to remember 115 workers who died from work-related injuries or illnesses.
The ceremony drew labor leaders, business representatives and the governor, who each framed workplace safety as a shared responsibility. "When you go to work, two things should happen: you should get every penny that you've worked hard for, and…
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