Workers Memorial Day Luncheon

On April 28th 2025 USW Local 1299 hosted a Workers Memorial Day Event to commerate and remember the 127 members of USW Local 1299, who perished while at work since 1937. 

Workers Memorial Day is recognized and celebrated throughout the world.

Speakers at the event consisted of USW International VP Kevin Mapp, USW District 1 Director Donnie Blatt, USS GLW Plant Manager Joe Hunter, GLW Safety Coordinator James Chapman, Retiree and SOAR Chapter 29-1 Trustee Mimi Rinna (hired into Great Lakes in 1948) and USW Local 1299 President Bob Kemper.

The event was attended by many members and officers of Local 1299, Staff Reps of the USW, managers of GLW as well as our beloved Retirees of USW Local 1299.

Pictured is Division #3 Safety Rep (USR) Hassan Karim with the Bell and stand listing the namesof the 127 fallen members.