Washington, DC - April 29, 2010 - Today, the Populist Caucus applauds the passage of a resolution honoring America's workers. The Resolution, introduced by Reps. Bruce Braley (IA-01), Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), honors the legacy of those who have suffered injury or death in the workplace. Braley and Sánchez are members of the Populist Caucus.
"This legislation recognizes the importance of ensuring safe and secure work environments for hardworking Americans," Braley said. "Each year, millions of Americans suffer work related injuries and thousands more lose their lives on the job. Our country has made tremendous strides to improve workplace safety, but our work is not complete until we can end preventable on-the-job injuries and deaths."
In the United States, 5,000 workers are killed each year because of workplace related injuries. Millions more suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. Worldwide, an estimated 2 million workers die in work-related incidents each year.
