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The US Labor Department would receive $8.6 billion in 2026 under President Donald Trump’s budget blueprint, a nearly 35% cut from its current funding level, according to Bloomberg News.

The purpose of Construction Safety Week, May 5-9, is to raise awareness of construction safety by presenting a range of incident scenarios and providing advice on how to stay safe while working. 

The date commemorates the founding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1971.

Annual report reveals heat deaths, child labor, and retaliation continue to plague workplaces as workers demand justice during Workers’ Memorial Week 2025.

The AFL-CIO’s 34th annual "Death on the Job report provides a state-by-state analysis of threats to worker health and safety and policy recommendations for how the government can better protect workers.

Workers Memorial Day is observed on April 28 with local observances across the country.

The data comes from 370,000 reports submitted on OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.