[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

  (Mr. HARE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, this Saturday is Workers Memorial Day, when 
we mourn the loss of workers who have been killed on the job or from 
work-related diseases. Additionally, this year marks the 37th 
anniversary of the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
Although there has been progress, thanks to the tireless advocacy of 
organized labor, many workers are still at risk. Last year, in Illinois 
alone, 194 occupational fatalities were recorded. Unfortunately, OSHA, 
under the Bush administration, has issued only one major standard in 
its 6-year tenure, and has either withdrawn or delayed dozens of worker 
protection measures.
  Congress must ensure the first step of workplace safety by requiring 
that OSHA issue timely standards and ensure the enforcement of those 
standards in all areas of the workforce.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in this fight, and I encourage all 
Members of Congress to honor our Nation's workers this Saturday.

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