Workers Memorial Day Reflection Event

  •  April 27, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have died or suffered while providing for their families, and to reaffirm that no job should cost a life.

  • 2.93 million workers die globally each year due to work-related causes
  • 400 million suffer nonfatal workplace injuries
  • Over 5,000 workers die annually in the United States

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Gerard Ayers
Director, Occupational Health Safety & Environment and Worker Welfare
CFMEU, Australia

Ms. Rena Harrington
President, United Support & Memorial for Worker Fatalities

The Keene State College Global Education and Citizenship Speakers Grant and the Class of ’39 Fund has awarded partial support for Dr. Ayers’ travel for this event.

Campus map and parking information can be found here: https://www.keene.edu/campus/maps/college/

Venue:   Keene State College

Address:
229 Main St, Keene, New Hampshire, 03431, United States