The National Labor College for Union Communities

"Pray for the dead, but fight like hell for the living."
- Mother Jones

Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, who died in 1930 just a couple of miles away from the National Labor College campus, captured the spirit of workplace safety activism with these few passionate words.

Workers Memorial Day at the National Labor College

April 28th, 2008

Workers Memorial Day Activities

1-2:30 P.M.

A Panel on “Gaining Benefits and Compensation for Workers Who are Ill from Rescue and Clean-up at the World Trade Center.”

2:30 p.m.

Candlelight Ceremony in honor of fallen workers and Ground-Breaking for Permanent Memorial with AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, NLC President William E. Scheuerman and many others.

3:30 p.m.

Reception

The National Labor College hopes to continue that spirit in a new memorial to be erected on the college grounds. On this quiet spot, where union members learn for the future of our movement, we are building a place to pause and remember the lives of fallen brothers and sisters. When complete, the memorial will be comprised of thousands of simple bricks, each engraved with the name of a fallen one.

Through their contributions, individuals and groups alike will be given the opportunity to support a permanent remembrance in this way but also help the movement "fight for the living" by supporting the college's programs for the future.

For a contribution of $125, a supporter may name a fallen brother or sister or they can ask the NLC to choose a name for them. American workers (immigrant or not) may be memorialized if they died on the job or from work related dangers. Those who died in the struggle to build their union, or those like Mother Jones who made important contributions (large or small) to their union will also be remembered here.

Each brick will bear the name of the deceased, the date of death and the name of their union or occupation. We encourage groups to sponsor whole historic events, which will be symbolized by the appropriate number of bricks in the memorial. The college will keep track of the location of a given brick, and publish a directory of the names.

Contributions will support the cost of erecting, maintaining and administering the memorial. A portion of these funds will also support the annual Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony, held on April 28 at the National Labor College. Remaining funds will provide general support to the college's work, including important Health and Safety programs.

To participate, please complete this NLC Workers Memorial Request form and send it along with your check or money order made out to National Labor College at:

NLC Workers Memorial
10000 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20903

@2008 The National Labor College

		"Pray for the dead, but fight like hell for the living." - Mother Jones
	Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, who died in 1930 just a couple of miles away from the National Labor College campus, captured the spirit of workplace safety activism with these few passionate words.
Workers Memorial Day at the National Labor College April 28th, 2008 Workers Memorial Day Activities 1-2:30 P.M. A Panel on “Gaining Benefits and Compensation for Workers Who are Ill from Rescue and Clean-up at the World Trade Center.” 2:30 p.m. Candlelight Ceremony in honor of fallen workers and Ground-Breaking for Permanent Memorial with AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker, NLC President William E. Scheuerman and many others. 3:30 p.m. Reception
The National Labor College hopes to continue that spirit in a new memorial to be erected on the college grounds. On this quiet spot, where union members learn for the future of our movement, we are building a place to pause and remember the lives of fallen brothers and sisters. When complete, the memorial will be comprised of thousands of simple bricks, each engraved with the name of a fallen one. Through their contributions, individuals and groups alike will be given the opportunity to support a permanent remembrance in this way but also help the movement "fight for the living" by supporting the college's programs for the future. For a contribution of $125, a supporter may name a fallen brother or sister or they can ask the NLC to choose a name for them. American workers (immigrant or not) may be memorialized if they died on the job or from work related dangers. Those who died in the struggle to build their union, or those like Mother Jones who made important contributions (large or small) to their union will also be remembered here. Each brick will bear the name of the deceased, the date of death and the name of their union or occupation. We encourage groups to sponsor whole historic events, which will be symbolized by the appropriate number of bricks in the memorial. The college will keep track of the location of a given brick, and publish a directory of the names. Contributions will support the cost of erecting, maintaining and administering the memorial. A portion of these funds will also support the annual Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony, held on April 28 at the National Labor College. Remaining funds will provide general support to the college's work, including important Health and Safety programs. To participate, please complete this NLC Workers Memorial Request form and send it along with your check or money order made out to National Labor College at: NLC Workers Memorial 10000 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20903