LISTEN: “Mourn for the dead and fight like hell for the living” - Workers Memorial Day

Up to six million workers are injured each year in the United States. 6,000 are killed outright. At least 50,000 die each year from work related disease. Every year, Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH) recognizes Workers Memorial Day and honors people who have been killed on the job. This memorial ceremony is part of a larger campaign to raise awareness about the rights of workers' and the importance of safe working conditions across all industries.

Charles Jones of Labor Justice Radio was there for this year's ceremony and spoke to Barbara Rahke about PhilaPOSH's work.

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