BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 44 (Allen and Swanson)
As Amended April 26, 2011
Majority vote
RULES 8-0
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|Ayes:|Silva, Alejo, Carter, | | |
| |Donnelly, Hagman, Hueso, | | |
| |Knight, Williams | | |
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SUMMARY : Resolves that Members of the Legislature rededicate
themselves to improving safety and health in every California
workplace; and, recognizes April 28, 2011, as Workers Memorial
Day. Specifically, this resolution :
1)Forty years ago, Congress passed the United States
Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the
right to a safe job; and, the State of California recognizes
the critical importance of the state's own Occupational Safety
and Health Act and related regulations, including the vigorous
and effective enforcement of those laws.
2)Since 1989, labor unions and their allies observe Workers
Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on
the job; and, concerned Californians are determined to prevent
further tragedies by renewing efforts to seek stronger health
and safety protections, better standards and enforcement, and
fair and just compensation.
3)Trade unions and their supporters around the world now mark
April 28 as an international day of mourning; and, the State
of California wishes to honor the hundreds of workers who are
killed on the job every year in California, along with the
many workers who suffer occupational injuries and illnesses.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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