Coomes addresses Workers Memorial Day program

John Coomes, president of the Henderson-based Tri-County Labor Council, spoke at the annual Workers Memorial Day program Saturday at Henderson's Central Park. The observance was similar to others held in Kentucky and nationwide.

"On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs," says the AFL-CIO. "This year we will come together to defend hard-won victories by working people from attacks by right-wing Republicans and business groups. We will commit to fight until all workers have safe jobs and the freedom to form unions to seek a better future."