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The
Sobering Facts: Workplace Injury, Illness & Death
Each
day millions of fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, and daughters
leave their homes for another day of work. They work in retail stores,
restaurants, mines, hospitals, and countless other industries. They work
to provide for their families, save for the future, and be part of a
better Society. Tragically, many of these workers and their loved ones
have no idea that simply going to work may jeopardize their limbs and
life.
According
to the US Department of Labor, in 2005, 4.2 million non-fatal injuries
and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces. In 2006,
5,703 US workers were fatally injured on the job
Behind
each one of these injured, sickened or killed workers is a family in
mourning – a family in need of answers, resources, and support.
Together
we have an amazingly unique opportunity of empowering the surviving
family members of our Nation’s workplace, thus strengthening the
rights of workers and their families. Our future plans are to:
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Provide
information and education to family members by turning the Resource
Guide into a step by step training manual on what the families need
to know and do after a loss.
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Provide
scholarships for families desiring to attend hearings and events
that will protect and improve workers and their family’s
rights.
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Strengthen
our presence by further our family outreach with initial contact and
guidance.
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Enhance
the USMWF’s web site so that others may add their own tribute and
contact other families with the same interest.
Occupational
Tragedies and their Impact on Families
Not
surprisingly, families too often find little support from government
officials when they inquire into how the workplace incident occurred. In
spite of their loss and overwhelming frustration with the investigative
system, family members are banding together to advocate for safer and
healthier work environments. These family members are committed to
calling attention to occupational dangers not only to honor their loved
ones, but also to prevent other families from experiencing the pain and
confusion associated with workplace injury, illness, and death.
We
have done a lot through our efforts with very little resources. Just
imagine what we could do if we had more funding and resources! We need
to do much more and we need your help! One of our big successes this
year has been gaining our Non-Profit status as an organization so that
any contributions you make are tax deductible. We are in the process of
applying for grants and we will continue with all avenues to build the
organization.
We
do need your support to continue our work so please consider giving a
donation of money or time. USMWF families will not let you down.
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USMWF
Organizational Supporters
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