HONORING | SUPPORTING | EDUCATING | PREVENTING
Together We Can Make A Difference
COVID-19
We understand that going to work should not be a grave mistake. We all have the right to be safe from hazards, illness and diseases while at work. We all have the right to go home to our families at the end of our shift. However, that is not happening and we should never forget.
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Today more than ever we are seeing how our essential, front line and healthcare workers are being affected by the COVID-19 virus and we want to recognize them for the hard-work and dedication.
If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 (or know someone) and it is believed that he/she contracted the virus while at work we would be honored to recognize and remember your loved one in our Face Campaign. For more information please click here.
Please know you are not alone. We are here for you.
If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 (or know someone) and it is believed that he/she contracted the virus while at work we would be honored to recognize and remember your loved one in our Face Campaign. For more information please click here.
Please know you are not alone. We are here for you.
OUR MISSION
Offers support, guidance and resources to those affected by work-related injuries, illnesses or diseases. Dedicated to sharing lessons learned that leads a movement of change in promoting actions for safe and healthy working conditions. Through the collective voice of families of fallen workers and other activists, we strive for the elimination and controls of workplace hazards
– therefore preventing future tragedies.
– therefore preventing future tragedies.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
USMWF is an organized community of dedicated family member victims, a nationally recognized non-profit leader driving the transformation of the work environment to safe and healthy conditions for all employers and employees – both today and tomorrow.
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TODAY OVER
Workers were fatally injured
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IN 2018
Workers fatally injured
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APPROXIMATELY
Family members affected by a loss of a loved one due to a work accident each year in the U.S.
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You are not alone
USMWF is a national support as group made up of emphatic families who have been there and understand the emotions and questions you may have regarding the loss of your family members. We know and understand the devastation which takes place in the mind, body and soul and we strive to help you and others from having to go through both the grieving process and investigative process alone. It's important that you know you are not alone.
*Please visit our Family Welcome Page
*Please visit our Family Welcome Page
ANNOUNCEMENTS
USMWF and University of Kentucky Research Study.
USMWF knows and understands first hand the devastation one goes through after a tragic, unexpected loss due to a work related incident, illness or disease. We know that grief is full of powerful emotions and many ups and downs with no time frame given till its end. We are proud to have partnered with researchers at the University of Kentucky to understand more about how a work related loss impacts family member victims.
We are asking if you have lost a loved one due to a work related incident to take the time to complete the online survey. Together we can make a difference and this truly can lead to a powerful statement and changes from us as family member victims.
Click here to complete the Workplace Loss Survey.
We are asking if you have lost a loved one due to a work related incident to take the time to complete the online survey. Together we can make a difference and this truly can lead to a powerful statement and changes from us as family member victims.
Click here to complete the Workplace Loss Survey.
Workers' Memorial Events 2021
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USMWF would like to thank all of our speakers, experts, artist and clergy for joining us this year and helping us host our multiple Workers' Memorial Day Ceremonies and Events in memory and honor of our fallen workers.
T H A N K Y O U! April 28, 2021-USMWF National Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony; Michelle Olson, USMWF Family Member; Jim Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA; Peg Seminario, Former Director of Occupational Safety and Health for the AFL-CIO; Rena Harrington, USMWF Family Member and Mother of Fallen Worker Justin Harrington; Owen Jauken, Injured Worker/Safety Advocate; Kevin Carey, MA-Interfaith Chaplain & Psychosocial Counselor with Living Hope Church of Nazarene; April 28, 2021-USMWF’s Kentucky Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony; Molly Boyle, Artist; Governor Andy Beshear, Kentucky Governor; Representative Al Gentry, Representative of Jefferson County, KY; Representative Susan Westrom, Representative of Fayette County, KY; Secretary Larry L Roberts, Secretary of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet; Elizabeth Hughes, USMWF Family Member of Fallen Worker Andy Schanding; Jerry G Wilkinson, First Baptist Church Hodgeville; April 28, 2021-USMWF’s Nebraska Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony; Ellen Dexter and Doug Dexter-Artist; Senator Adam Morfeld, District 46; City Council Member James Michael Bowers, District 1; Lori Meyers, Communication Director of Nebraska AFL-CIO; Owen Jauken, Injured Worker/Safety Advocate; Becky Williams, USMWF Family Member and Daughter of Fallen Worker Brian Cellar; April 28, 2021-USMWF’s Striving for Workplace Safety; Wendy Shurelds, USMWF Family Member and Daughter of Fallen Worker Yvonne Von Shurelds; Ric Voelker, Senior Trainer and Consultant, Nebraska Safety Council; Karen Torres, Founder of All4UDad; Jeana Tortorilla, Health Educator National Safety Council; Michelle R Murphy, Chemical Engineer and founder of Mica, LLC; Daniel Dwyer, Compliance Assistance Specialist-Nebraska; A special thank you to all the families that have forever been affected by a work related incident, illness and disease. Our hearts go out to you today, tomorrow and forever. We will forever remember. |
Are you looking for delicious, roasted coffee or tea to be delivered to your home? Look no further for one year, you can do that and support USMWF with each purchase.
USMWF IS PARTNERS WITH
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 
U.S. Department of Labor’s virtual Workers Memorial Day program, which will be available on our Workers Memorial Day events webpage on Wednesday, April 28 at 2 pm ET.
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HONORING OUR FALLEN WORKERS
James "Jimmy" White, 27
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Cody Gillespie, 23
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Terence Wade Akard, 19
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USMWF invites you to add the face of your loved one that you lost due to a workplace incident. For more information go to our
"Face Campaign"
"Face Campaign"
WORKING WITH US
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USMWF and Families In The News
"USMWF seeks to help families grieving with loss or injury from incidents at the workplace" - 5NEWS WEB STAFF on January 21, 2020
Article >> USMWF IS PARTNERING WITH COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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GETTING INVOLVED
USMWF is always looking for individuals and groups to help us gain awareness about workplace fatalities and injuries and offer support to family members across the United States. We have a wide range of activities such as speaking, writing letters, helping with events, hosting events and much more. We already have some Wonderful Volunteers.
USMWF SEARCHING FOR LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES USMWF is still looking for representatives in each state ready to make a difference and make workplaces safer for all as we truly could not reach our mission without the help and dedication from family members and friends such as yourself. For more information please contact Tonya Ford at tonyaford@usmwf.org UNITE WITH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE...
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Supporting Voices
Special thank to Tammy for all the times you took to listen to me. Want to share with Brittany will be graduating from college on Thursday. One of many milestones in life - bittersweet moment that her dad is not her to see but happy that life goes on. Those taken too soon will always be remembered forever more with their footprints left on our hearts.
Still have problems with the reality. After this happened I knew from experience where the investigation was going and the "penalties" as well. I am grateful for the work USMWF does and how Tammy and crew have provided support. DCS |
If nothing else USMWF opened my eyes. Of course I knew people died on the job. What I didn't know until my husband Doug died and I joined the ranks is how many. I honestly had no idea. To also have someone who shared my outrage that the news of Doug's accident was somehow kept out of the papers and off the news. Shared in my frustration at how the employer can reduce the fines imposed by OSHA. And understood my anger about the number of times employers are permitted to appeal. It's nice to have someone who listens and understands. It still breaks my heart how the size of this group grows daily and the continued lack of regard for safety companies continue to have. I lost my brother simply because fixing a dangerous boiler was in CVR's 5 year plan. Yet that boiler had been in operation since 1959. We lost a great man because they didn't want to spend the money to fix it. There should be no acceptable risk in the workplace. Russell Mann 1967-2012. |
I can never say enough about how wonderful this organization is and how much I admire Tammy and her staff for this deeply meaningful service. On behalf of the National Association of Safety Professionals and its thousands of members I salute the USMWF.
When I lost my son, Zach in 2013 I was contacted by Mr. Wally and told about USMWF. The people are wonderful and understand what you are going through. Through them I have talked to and stay in touch with other families and they help and I hope I help as well. Thank you all! |