2025 Workers Memorial Day Events

Every April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO pause to remember and honor all workers killed on the job in the previous year as well call for safe workplaces for all. We come together at Workers Memorial Day observances across Wisconsin to call for action on workplace hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness, and death. We stand united to strengthen workers’ rights and protections, and demand resources needed for worker protection and job safety enforcement.

Join the Wisconsin labor movement in observing Workers Memorial Day:

Madison Workers Memorial Day Commemoration and Press Conference: Monday, April 28, 10:15 am, Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S Park Street.

Eau Claire Workers Memorial Day Event: Monday, April 28, 2025, 5pm Event Start, Speaking Program Begins at 5:30pm, Eau Claire Labor Temple/Brickhouse Building, 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703.

La Crosse Workers Memorial Day Event: Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Green Island Park - Workers Memorial Grove, 2312 7th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Milwaukee Workers Memorial Day Ceremony: Monday, April 28, 5:00 pm,Zeidler Union Square Park, 301 W Michigan Street.WisCOSH welcomes all workers and families to the Postal Worker’s Hall (417 N. 3rd Street) for socializing and food at 3:00 pm with a short program and speakers at 3:30 pm. Ten minute walk to Zeidler Union Square Park.

Duluth Workers Memorial Day Event: Monday, April 28, 2025, 7am – 10am, 2002 London Rd.

Wausau Workers Memorial Day Observance: Monday, April 28, 5:30 PM, Workers’ Memorial Site, 388 River Drive.

Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury or illness because of our jobs. Far too many workers die from preventable hazards and many more workers become ill from exposure to toxic chemicals at work. This April 28, we reflect on the courageous actions of working people to fight for safer working conditions and focus on the need to organize for safe jobs for all of America’s workers.

As union workers, we will continue the fight for stronger protections for all workers in their workplaces and for stronger laws that hold employers accountable when they do not keep workers safe.

Please join us April 28 for Workers Memorial Day observances in your area.