Needs
The Foundation believes this perpetual memorial will instill a need for work place health and safety education, training and implementation. This memorial will embrace workers from every vocation, regardless of ethnic background or economic prominence.
We need support from communities, industries, public and private organizations, local, state and federal governments to accomplish the task of building Workers Memorial Commons.
Donations and Materials needed:
- Bronze for central sculpture and hands-on replica
- Reflective pool and mechanicals for central sculpture and replica
- Concrete for foundation, pylons, benches and walks
- Landscape resources, ground cover, trees and sod
- Electrical for lighting and mechanicals
- Plumbing for reflective pool and small fountain in retreat area
- Funding for construction services and materials not donated
We live in a global economy with multi-national communities in every state. Tuscaloosa Alabama is a prime example with sister cities in Narashino, Japan and Schorndorf, Germany, as well as numerous international corporations throughout the West Alabama area. Workers Memorial Commons will be a tribute for workers of all nationalities and accentuate our responsibility to ensure security and safety in the workplace.
Workers Memorial Day is gaining recognition around the world as an International Day of Mourning for those killed or injured by work place hazards. Committee members have traditionally planted trees and placed plaques at selected public locations to commemorate those workers that have lost their lives or been injured at work during the previous year.
