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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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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Workers' Memorial Day is just around the corner and USMWF is hosting multiple events to honor and recognize across the United States. We would like to invite you to join USMWF at any of our events.
Sunday. APRIL 25, 2021 at 7pm cst (8pm est): USMWF's Second Virtual National Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony via USMWF's Facebook; Wednesday, APRIL 28, 2021 at 9:00am-4:00pm cst (10:00am-5:00pm est): USMWF's Strive for Safety Workers' Memorial Day Awareness Conference-Virtual; Wednesday, APRIL 28, 2021 at 8:00 pm cst. (7pm est): USMWF's Kentucky Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony. This event will be held virtually at our USMWF Kentucky Facebook; Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00pm cst: USMWF's Nebraska Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony. This event will be held in person at the Nebraska State Capitol (northsteps) at 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508; As we come together as one nation to remember the men and women that worked every day building and developing our nation to what it is today and what it will be in our future and ultimately lost their lives due to work related incidents, illnesses or diseases. Going to work should not be a grave mistake and yet thousands of lives are lost each year leaving family member victims behind to deal with the everlasting devastation and grief. We come together as one on this day to recognize the amazing workers that will have a everlasting footprint on our nation. Continue to check back as more details become available regarding our upcoming events. |
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.
Billboard Campaign
This year more than ever we believe that we need to get USMWF's name and mission out to the public as thousands of workers have been lost due to a work-related incident, illness and disease leaving even more behind.
We know that we cannot locate every family and we need your help and are asking you to sponsor a billboard near you recognizing our fallen workers and gaining attention to Workers' Memorial Day. USMWF is currently looking for sponsors of billboards in the following states: Nebraska (Lincoln, Grand Island and/or Columbus); Kentucky (Louisville); Indiana; Iowa; Wisconsin; Minnesota; If you would like to find out how you can help USMWF this April and remember those that gave all working to build and develop this Nation, please contact Tonya Ford today for more information. USMWF IS PARTNERS WITH
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 
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USMWF's Safety Awareness Training Conference:
Each year USMWF hosts a day of educating and learning of important safety issues and concerns plaguing our nation in the workplace. For the safety and concern for all this year we will be hosting our FREE annual event virtually for all.
APRIL 28 9:00am-4:00pm cst.
USMWF's Striving for Workplace Safety:
Thanks to the kind donation and time of our experts we have created a great conference this year and will be discussing the issues below:
Forklift Safety Training;
Distracted Driving:
Combustible Dust;
Updates and discussion on OSHA;
Our goal is to make awareness and to prevent similar incidents from occurring. We hope that you can join us this year.
APRIL 28 9:00am-4:00pm cst.
USMWF's Striving for Workplace Safety:
Thanks to the kind donation and time of our experts we have created a great conference this year and will be discussing the issues below:
Forklift Safety Training;
Distracted Driving:
Combustible Dust;
Updates and discussion on OSHA;
Our goal is to make awareness and to prevent similar incidents from occurring. We hope that you can join us this year.
HONORING OUR FALLEN WORKERS
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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! |