Twice a year, the Workers Defense Project (WDP) in Austin, Texas, celebrates the Day of the Fallen through an action march and rally. On Wednesday, Feb. 27, more than 600 community supporters, activists, advocates and construction workers are expected to attend and join in the call for good, safe jobs for Texas construction workers. The WDP and community allies will meet at the state Capitol in Austin and show elected officials why people working in construction deserve more than low pay and few benefits.

The march will begin at the Federal Building Plaza at 801 Jacinto Blvd., at 4 p.m. CST, but members of WDP also will be visiting state legislators throughout the day on Wednesday to raise awareness about the deadly working conditions and frequent legal violations in the Texas Construction industry. Those interested in participating in these visits can register and find out more information by emailing DOF2013@workersdefense.org.

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