Words cannot express the grief that
ripples through all of us…
Please take a moment of silence to
remember our fallen UAW-GM brothers and
sisters over the last 23 years….
Daniel W. Schonmeier SCMO Saginaw
Local 668
David E. Lyons Delphi Energy & Chassis
Div. Local 696
Gary E. Hool SMCO Saginaw Local 668
Randy D. Wark Flint Metal Center
Local 659
Jason C. Furll American Axle Local 262
Richard Robbins Arlington Truck
Assembly Local 276
Samuel R. Heckman Allison Transmission
Local 933
Harold G. Moyle Linden Truck Assembly
Local 595
Douglas A. Mellom Janesville Truck
Assembly Local 95
Marcel Chagnon Warren Transmission
Local 909
Brian Gilbert GM Bedford Casting
Local 440
Phil D. Niewiadomski Parma Stamping
Local 1005
Terry A. Bodenbender GM Defiance
Casting Local 211
Mark McKnight GM Marion Stamping
Local 977
WHAT YOU CAN DO
On “Workers’ Memorial Day”, we can honor our
fallen and injured UAW-GM Brothers and
Sisters.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Commit to be the eyes
and ears and make your workplace safer and
healthier throughout this year.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Walk around your job and
observe other areas at your site and report any
unsafe conditions that may cause harm to you
or your coworkers. This will help bring
awareness to your Health & Safety department
to investigate and eliminate these potential
hazards.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Make an extra effort to
pay close attention to your normal job
surroundings, report anything such as unusual
odors, flashing lights, debris on the floor and
any untagged leaking chemical hazardous
materials. There is no hazard too big or small to
report, and it may save someone’s life. With
this year under way, let’s continue to work
together as we strive to have Zero fatalities in
our UAW-GM, places of work.
It takes everyone working together to
Keep each other healthy and safe.
 A Solemn Tribute This Workers’
Memorial Day 2023
“Workers' Memorial Day” is observed on April 28th
each year.
On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to our
UAW-GM Brothers and Sisters, that have succumbed
to their injuries due to on-the-job accidents and
incidents. We also remember those who have been
disabled at work, and those who have ill health, and
been made unwell due to those life changing
injuries.
In the days leading up to 2023 Workers’ Memorial
Day, we remember our coworkers, their families,
and friends. We pause to remember their lives,
while reflecting on the safety meetings and
messages that we hear and see in our workplaces,
that benefit all of us by keeping us safe.
UAW-GM sites work to raise awareness and provide
an opportunity for everyone to report potential
accidents and incidents. We continue to focus on
health and safety protocols and eliminating hazards
that may cause us harm. It’s important that we keep
in the forefront of our minds each day as we travel
to our site and walk into our places of work, that we
must all be vigilant advocates speaking up and
speaking out about unsafe conditions for ourselves
and our coworkers. Even though we’ve seen
tremendous updates to help keep us safe, there’s
always room for improvement. Remember, We Are,
Our Brothers and Sisters keeper, watching out for
each other’s safety.
“Workers' Memorial Day” is an International Day of
Remembrance for workers killed in incidents at
work, or by disease caused by the workplace that
takes place annually around the world on April 28.
Brothers and Sisters
In Solidarity,
Today, April 28th is Workers Memorial Day. Let us
pause to mourn our fallen UAW-GM Brothers and
Sisters and the many other workers across the
nation that have been lost. This day is a somber
reminder to every member of our UAW-GM family
that it is crucial we all work safely to prevent injury
and keep ourselves, our coworkers and loved ones,
healthy and safe, so we can all go home the same
way we come into the workplace.
A workplace fatality or serious injury is devastating
to everyone. Losing a fellow Brother or Sister you
work with is life altering. It will forever change the
lives of all who are affected. This year, I am proud to
acknowledge that there were no UAW-GM deaths in
2022. I thank each one of you for doing your part to
work safely every day. While there were no deaths
reported, we did, however have members of our
UAW-GM family that sustained serious and life
altering injuries. All injuries are preventable. That is
why we must recommit every day to working toward
an injury free environment. We must keep in mind
that no job is so important that it cannot be done
safely.
` customers are counting on this team.
The action you take today… can
save the life of your family,
friends, and coworkers tomorrow.
Mike Booth
UAW Vice President & Director, GM Department
UAW-GM Team,
As we reflect on Workers Memorial Day throughout
our US operations, I echo Mike’s passion for the
safety of our team. No words can convey the
heartache resulting from a workplace death or
serious injury.
I fully agree that all incidents are preventable. Four
of GM’s behaviors are on top of my mind when it
comes to safety:
One Team: In terms of safety, it is critical that we all
serve as our brothers or sisters keeper. Our team
members are like family. It is up to us to look out for
our personal safety and the safety of those who
work around us.
Be Bold: Don’t be afraid to speak up if you see an
unsafe condition. It could save a life!
It’s On Me: As an employee of GM, it is up to me to
know the safety protocols of my job, wear the right
PPE and to take two to ensure I have thought
through potential hazards and how to avoid them.
Think Customer: Although most of us think of
workplace safety on this day, we also need to realize
that the safety of our vehicles is up to us, and our
Please take time today to reflect on our safety
system and what you can do to make our workplace
incident free. The safety of our
UAW-GM team requires all of us to
Make Safety Personal.
Mike Perez
Vice President, GMNA Labor Relations