CALUMET -- On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers' Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
A Workers' Memorial Service and Community Gathering will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, near the Italian Hall Memorial at 7th and Elm streets in Calumet. The public is invited to attend a short ceremony to commemorate the workers and children who died in the Italian Hall Tragedy of 1913 and to draw inspiration from the brave Copper Country workers who stood up for workers' rights and safety in the workplace. All are welcome!
Speakers will include the following:
Welcome by Katie Barglind, U.P. Regional Labor Federation
Invocation by Melinda Quivik, Portage Lake United Church
Bill Wanhala, Western UP Community Labor Council
Joanne Thomas, author of the book Across a Century: Annie of Red Jacket
(Laying Flowers)
Closing by Scott Dianda, State Representative, 110th District
If anyone knows how to play the guitar or can sing, a song at the end of the memorial would be welcome. For more information contact Katie Barglind at uprlfcoord@gmail.com or call her at 906-282-1390.
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