Ron Hayes

Ron and Dot Hayes started the Families in Grief Hold Together (F.I.G.H.T.) Project after the untimely workplace death of their son, Patrick. Through the F.I.G.H.T. Project, the Hayes family has been able to provide much needed services and support to other families of victims of workplace injury, illness, and death, helping them to hold together and get answers while working through the difficult months and years that follow. In the course of his work, Ron has prompted changes OSHA regulations, published articles and conducted seminars to raise awareness of workplace safety, and has honored his son by blazing a path for approximately 913 families to navigate the physical and emotional hurdles encountered after a the loss or injury of a loved one.

“I peddle hope to all, I give folks a shoulder to lean on and a path to follow if they want to. As long as I can I will FIGHT for right,” says Ron.

Contact F.I.G.H.T. at fightwron@gmail.com or 251-391-8560.

Honor Labor Day every day

“The responsibility is on us.”

Ron Hayes

September 9, 2019

Let us step back and reflect on the sweat, blood and tears that built this great nation. Think about the men and women that gave their lives. Labor Day is the day for us to remember these great workers. We should celebrate their lives, accomplishments, learn from their mistakes, and hold them in great regard every day of the year.

Celebrate Workers’ Memorial Day every day

Take a strong stand, fight, and let’s celebrate life, not death and injury.

Ron Hayes

April 8, 2019

Workers' Memorial Day, International Workers 'Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.

Talk less and do more

Ron Hayes

September 3, 2014

We need leaders who do not just talk; we have enough talk, we need leaders who “walk the walk.”

The wrong word

Ron Hayes

January 30, 2014

For 21 years now, I have been working on a safer workplace, I have worked with many great companies, safety folks, safety organizations, government agencies, workplaces large and small and some very dedicated folks.

“I pray each day that someone notices the suffering”

Ron Hayes

July 18, 2012

It’s a hot July evening, 2011. The gas well site in western Pennsylvania is a dangerous combination of humid, damp conditions, high-voltage electricity, and improper equipment.

"I wish we could have our life back"

Ron Hayes

April 25, 2012

This is a story for this week’s Worker Memorial Day. It’s 2 am, and I’m at the side of Pat’s crib again.

Lets see a felony charge for killing American workers

Ron Hayes

December 21, 2011

I would like to draw attention to the fact that not only do miners deserve better protection but all American workers deserve to have a safe and healthy workplace.

A son suffocates, a father's years of tears

Ron Hayes

August 31, 2011

How quick is quick, how long is long, and why? These are the top three questions each family asks after their loved one has been killed on the job.

Ron Hayes Amy Harville

April 27, 2011

My Dearest Tina,

I have been wanting to write this letter for a while, just busy, you know. Everyone here is fine, getting along all right, we all miss seeing you.