HJR871 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Grantland

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Elaine BeechJohn W. RogersCharles O. NewtonWilliam E. ThigpenButch TaylorHenry A. WhiteTommy ShererMary MooreBill J. DukesJody LetsonMike CurtisOliver RobinsonBetty Carol GrahamTammy IronsRod Scott

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Workers Memorial Day, designated

Summary

HJR871 designates April 28, 2010 as Workers Memorial Day in Alabama to honor workers harmed by workplace injuries and disease and to renew commitment to safer workplaces.

What This Bill Does

It designates a day for remembrance in Alabama and recognizes workers killed, injured, or disabled on the job. It expresses a commitment to renew efforts to strengthen safety and health protections, improve standards and enforcement, and ensure fair and just compensation. It also signals a dedication to improving safety and health in workplaces across the United States, through continued awareness and action.

Who It Affects

• Alabama workers who have been killed, injured, or disabled on the job (recognition and memorial)
• Employers, safety policymakers, and the general public in Alabama who are encouraged to support stronger safety, health protections, enforcement, and fair compensation

Key Provisions

• Declares April 28, 2010 as Workers Memorial Day in Alabama.
• Recognizes workers killed, injured, and disabled on the job.
• Calls for renewed efforts to strengthen safety and health protections, better standards and enforcement, and fair and just compensation.
• Rededicates commitment to improving safety and health in every American workplace.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation