"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" Martin Luther King, Jr.

Donna Puleio MD

Personal tragedy and grevious loss cause radical change in an individual's world view and a reevaluation of "things that matter". My brother, Gary Puleio, was killed on August 15, 2001 as a result of unsafe working conditions, inadequate regulatory oversite and the pursuit of corporate greed over workers' needs.

What matters to me now is the creation of a just society that values workers and puts peoples' needs and well being before profits.

Donna Puleio MD
"Capital is reckless of the health or length of the life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society"---Karl Marx

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Workers' Memorial Day 2008 Pittsburgh

On April 28, Workers Memorial Day is observed to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. Workers' Memorial Day 2008 was held Monday 4/28/2008 in Market Square Pittsburgh from noon to 1PM. Pittsburgh is celebrating its 250th anniversary and Workers’ Memorial Day honored the thousands of workers who died on the job building this city. This event was organized by the Allegheny County Labor Council (AFL-CIO) , the Labor and Religion Coalition and the USW. Prior to the event the Crystal Eastman State Historical Marker was dedicated.

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