Strickland to Speak at Workers Memorial Day Event in Cincinnati Tonight

Gov. Ted Strickland is the special guest speaker at the Worker's Memorial Day event tonight (4/28) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the UAW Local 647 Hall, 10020 Reading Road.

From the UAW site:

Seven UAW members died on the job in 2007 and three have already lost their lives this year.

These sad facts underscore the importance of Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 2008. On this day, we remember those who have died on the job and recommit to making sure every worker arrives home at their end of their shift in the same condition as when they left home to report for work.

The challenges are daunting. There are employers out there who see health and safety as an afterthought compared to profits and productivity, especially in a down economy

"As UAW members, we know nothing is more important than our health and safety," UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said. "Even though membership in a union means far better focus on health and safety when compared to non-union workplaces, we must remain ever vigilant about protecting ourselves from dangerous workplaces. We owe that to ourselves, our families and our communities."

Music, food, and drinks are featured at tonight's event.