Sweden: Workers’ Memorial Day – LO

Då var den här igen, den där dagen som vi så gärna skulle vilja slippa. Dagen då vi hedrar alla de som bragts om livet på grund av sitt arbete. 28 april. Inte för att vi inte minns dem alla andra dagar resten av året, men just denna dag hedrar vi dem tillsammans.

2025 ser ut att bli ännu ett mörkt år. Inte enbart på grund av autokraters framfart, utan på grund av att de preventiva arbetsmiljöåtgärder som ska förhindra att människor dör på och av arbetet inte är tillräckliga. Fyra månader in på året så har redan 16 personer omkommit på jobbet. Ingen av oss kan glömma den 4 februari och masskjutningen i Örebro, där 11 personer miste livet, 7 av dem ”in their line of duty”. Förra året samma tid hade 15 personer mist sitt liv på arbetet och sammantaget så dog 44 personer i arbetsrelaterade dödsolyckor. Det är visserligen 19 färre än 2023, men om alla de preventiva åtgärderna fanns på plats skulle risken att dö av sitt arbete minska avsevärt. Då tittar vi enbart på statistiken av arbetsrelaterade dödsolyckor. Skulle vi se till de som dör varje år av en arbetsrelaterad sjukdom skulle siffrorna vara mycket mer omfattande. Varje liv som går till spillo på grund av sitt arbete är trots allt något som hade kunnat förhindrats om det systematiska arbetsmiljöarbetet hade tagit höjd för alla eventuella risker och inte hindrats av okunskap eller av det kortsiktiga vinstintresset går före människors hälsa och säkerhet.  More

Palestine: شاهر يؤكد أهمية تعزيز شروط الصحة والسلامة المهنية في أماكن العمل

أكد شاهر سعد الأمين العام لاتحاد نقابات عمال فلسطين، على أهمية ضمان الالتزام بمعايير الصحة والسلامة المهنية في أماكن العمل، ودور الصحة والسلامة المهنية في تحسين المنتج الوطني، مع مواكبة التطورات التكنولوجية.

وقال سعد أن الاتحاد وعبر دائرة السلامة والصحة المهنية اطلقت حملة ” صحتك بتهمنا ” من اجل زيادة وعي ومعرفة العمال بإرشادات وإجراءات السلامة والحصة المهنية الواجب اتباعها داخل مواقع العمل والتي تساهم في الحفاظ على صحتهم وسلامتهم.

وطالب سعد بتفعيل قانون رقم (3) لسنة 2019 بشأن لجان ومشرفي السلامة والصحة المهنية في المنشئات، منوها الى ان الاتحاد أهل 25 مشرف صحة وسلامة من اجل زيارات لاماكن العمل من اجل الحد من المخاطر.

ونوه الى أن الاتحاد يستعد لتوزيع الاف النشرات للصحة المهنية إضافة الى لوحات ارشادية ثابتة في مواقع العمل من اجل تذكير العمال وتوعيتهم.

وقال ان المخاطر الجمة التي نشعر بها حاليا مرتبطة أولا بالمخاطر التي يتعرض لها عمال الضفة الذين يخاطرون بحياتهم من اجل لقمة العيش، وتعرض الكثير منهم للموت او الإصابة اثناء محاولتهم اجتياز الفتحات والجدران الفاصلة، وملاحقة قوات الاحتلال لهم.

وطالب وزارة العمل تشكيل اللجنة الوطنية للسلامة والصحة المهنية من اجل ان يكون هناك متابعة حثيثة لأي مخاطر في بيئة العمل.

وشدد سعد على أهمية تعزيز التوعية بمعايير الصحة والسلامة المهنية والشراكة بين أطراف الإنتاج، خصوصا في موضوع الصحة والسلامة المهنية، لما يسهم من تعزيز المنتج الوطني الفلسطيني، معتبرا أن الصحة والسلامة المهنية من أهم شروط ومعايير العمل اللائق.

ونوه سعد الى ان الاتحاد العام ينشط دوما في تنفيذ ورش عمل، والمشاركة مع اطراف الإنتاج في الزيارات الميدانية إلى مواقع العمل، من أجل الاطلاع على واقع السلامة والصحة المهنية والبيئة الآمنة للعمال ضمن الشراكة الحاضرة بين أطراف الإنتاج، وتعزيز الحوار الاجتماعي واللقاءات الدائمة الهادفة إلى توحيد الجهود من أجل سلامة العمال.

ودعا الأمين العام لاتحاد نقابات عمال فلسطين أصحاب العمل الى توفير معايير السلامة اللازمة لحماية العمال، ونشر ثقافة السلامة المهنية في بيئة العمل. مشدد على أهمية الاهتمام متابعة شروط الصحة والسلامة المهنية في المنشآت والتأكد من مدى تطبيقها على مدار العام، حتى نصل إلى بيئة عمل آمنة وصحية

اتحاد نقابات عمال فلسطين

Shaher Saad stresses the importance of enhancing occupational health and safety conditions in the workplace

Shaher Saad, Secretary-General of the Palestine Trade Union Confederation, stressed the importance of ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards in the workplace, and the role of occupational health and safety in improving the national product, while keeping pace with technological developments.

Saad said that the union and through the Occupational Safety and Health Department launched the ” campaign on your charges ” in order to increase the awareness and knowledge of workers of safety guidelines and procedures and the professional share to be followed within the work sites that contribute to preserving their health and safety.

Saad called for the activation of Law No. (3) for the year 2019 regarding committees and supervisors of occupational safety and health in establishments, noting that the union is the people of 25 health and safety supervisors for visits to workplaces in order to reduce risks.

He noted that the Federation is preparing to distribute thousands of bulletins for occupational health in addition to fixed guidance boards in the workplace in order to remind and educate workers.

He said that the great risks that we currently feel are related first to the risks faced by bank workers who risk their lives for a living, and many of them were subjected to death or injury while trying to cross the holes and separation walls, and to pursue the occupation forces.

The Ministry of Labor called for the formation of the National Committee for Occupational Safety and Health in order for there to be a vigorous follow-up of any risks in the work environment.

Saad stressed the importance of promoting awareness of occupational health and safety standards and partnership between production parties, especially in the matter of occupational health and safety, as it contributes to strengthening the Palestinian national product, considering that occupational health and safety are among the most important conditions and standards for decent work.

Saad noted that the General Union is always active in implementing workshops, and participating with production parties in field visits to work sites, in order to learn about the reality of occupational safety and health and the safe environment for workers within the present partnership between the parties to production, and to promote social dialogue and permanent meetings aimed at unifying Efforts for worker safety.

The Secretary-General of the Palestine Trade Union Confederation called on employers to provide the necessary safety standards to protect workers, and to spread a culture of occupational safety in the work environment. Stressing the importance of attention, following up the conditions of occupational health and safety in establishments and ensuring the extent of their application throughout the year, until we reach a safe and healthy work environment.

Bangladesh: Focusing on safer and fairer workplaces for Workers’ Memorial Day


On April 27th, 2025, OSHE Foundation celebrated International OSH Day and its 25th anniversary at Hotel Asia Dhaka. The event, titled “Saving Lives at Work: Reflections on International OSH Day and National Dialogue,” focused on safer, healthier, and fairer workplaces in Bangladesh.  This year’s theme, “A Paradigm Shift in Safety and Health: The Role of AI and Digitalization in the Workplace,” explored the impact of emerging technologies on safety.  Continue reading Bangladesh: Focusing on safer and fairer workplaces for Workers’ Memorial Day

Argentina: Argentina: UOCRA reafirma su compromiso con la seguridad y la salud laboral

En el Día Internacional de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, la Unión Obrera de la Construcción de la República Argentina UOCRA renovó su compromiso con la mejora continua de las condiciones laborales en el sector de la construcción, recordando a los trabajadores lesionados y fallecidos en ocasión del trabajo.

On the International Day of Safety and Health at Work, the Construction Workers Union of the Republic of Argentina UOCRA renewed its commitment to the continuous improvement of working conditions in the construction sector, remembering the injured and deceased workers on the occasion of the work.

Brazil: Brasil de abril verde: Día Mundial de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo en la FETRACONSPAR

El 28 de abril de 2025, la Fetraconspar – Fed Dos Trab Nas Ind Da Const E Do Mob Do Est Do Pr, en colaboración con SINDUSCON-PR, SECONCI-PR, SINTRACON CURITIBA, el Ministerio Público del Trabajo (MPT), Fundacentro y SINTESPAR, organizó un evento conmemorativo por el Día Mundial de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, en el marco del movimiento Abril Verde, que promueve la concienciación y prevención de accidentes y enfermedades laborales. La actividad se llevó a cabo a las 8:00 h en el auditorio de la entidad.

On April 28, 2025, Fetraconspar – Fed Dos Trab Nas Ind Da Const E Do Mob Do Est Do Pr in collaboration with SINDUSCON-PR, SECONCI-PR, SINTRACON CURITIBA, the Ministry of Public Labor (MPT), Fundacentro and SINTESPAR, organized a commemorative event for the World Day of Safety and Health at Work, within the framework of the April Green movement, which promotes awareness and prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The activity was held at 8:00 am in the auditorium of the entity.

Peru: Campaña “Yo construyo sano y seguro” – FTCPP

El sector de la construcción civil en Perú ha dado un paso trascendental en la promoción de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo con el lanzamiento de la campaña “Yo Construyo Sano y Seguro”, una iniciativa liderada por la Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú, acompañada por la Camara Peruana de la Construcción Capeco Perú y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo del Perú.

The civil construction sector in Peru has taken a landmark step in promoting safety and health at work with the launch of the campaign “I Construyo Sano and Safe”, an initiative led by the Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú accompanied by the Peruvian Chamber of Construction Capeco Perú and the Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo del Perú

UK/England: Powerful Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration in St Helens

All photos John Riley

A SERVICE was held in Vera Page Park, St Helens to honour those who have died at work.

The event took place on Saturday, April 27, to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day, which falls on Sunday, April 28. It was organised by  St Helens Trades Union Council.

Representatives from the council, unions, community clubs, and the borough’s two MPs attended the event, with music provided by Haydock Brass Band.

John Riley, secretary and one of the founding trustees of the Workers’ Memorial Foundation, whose father passed away from work-related injuries 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of the day.  Read more on the St Helens Star website.

 

Global/Scotland: Nautilus commemorates maritime professionals on International Workers Memorial Day

Nautilus commemorates maritime professionals on International Workers Memorial Day

29 April 2025

Nautilus International officials laid a wreath in remembrance of maritime officials killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell in performance of their duties to mark International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD), which is held each year on 28 April.

The wreath-laying took place on the first day of the STUC Annual Congress, which is taking place in Dundee between 28 and 30 April. Nautilus director of organising Martyn Gray attended the IWMD event at Caird Hall on behalf of Nautilus, where he laid a wreath along with several other STUC affiliates. The wreaths have now been positioned at the city’s remembrance tree.

https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/nautilus-commemorates-maritime-professionals-on-international-workers-memorial-day/

Greece: OSETEE held a busy program of events to mark 28 April

Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece, activities for 28 April

The  Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece (OSETEE) held a busy program of events to mark 28 April.

Action program of dr. Andreas Stoimenidis, President of Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece, Vice Chair of EU- OSHA and Political Secretary of GSEE, for Monday, April 28, World Day for Health and Safety at Work and Memorial Day for Workers Who Lost Their Lives.

This year, the World Day coincides with a new record of losses in our country and is dedicated to the  risks emerging from the Digital Transition.

At the same time, Trade Unions around the world have designated April 28 as the Memorial Day for Workers who lost their lives in work accidents or from occupational diseases, to whom they pay tribute and promise of struggle.

  • 6.40 a.m. Interview with the journalist Alexandros Klossas on Parapolitika FM
  • 8.40 a.m. Interview with the journalist Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Talk Radio
  • 9.10 a.m. Interview with the journalists Efi Tzampazi and  Vaggelis Stolakis on Thessaloniki Municipal Radio FM 100
  • 9.30 a.m.  Interview with the journalists Maria Tsakiri and Christos Tsalikidis, on the show NEWSROOM  on ERT 3, 102 FM national radio station.
  • 10.15 a.m. Laying a wreath at Crying Square, in memory of the workers who lost their lives at work.
  • 11.00 a.m. Press Conference by Andreas Stoimenidis at Association of Daily Newspaper Editors of Attica (ΕΣΙΕΑ), Akadimias 20. New data  will be provided from OSETEE on human losses in the workplace.
  • 13.05 p.m. TV interview with journalist Nikos Kaskaras on the show Pulse of the Region on  DION TV
  • 13.30 p.m. TV interview with the journalist Kostas Mavridis on the show  FOCUS  on FLASH TV of West Macedonia. The show will be broadcast at 16.00 pm
  • 16.00 p.m. TV interview with the journalist Christina Kousouni, on the INTEX show on Naftemporiki TV.
  • 17.00 p.m.  Lecture by the President of OSETEE, Andreas Stoimenidis, at the Department of Public Health Policies at the University of West Attica.
  • 18.30 p.m.  Awareness and Memorial event of the Association of Technical Employees of Greece at the headquarters of OSETEE.
  • 19.00 p.m.  TV interview with the journalist Nikoleta Sfakianaki, on the show CRETA TODAY on CRETA TV
  • 19.30 p.m. Interview with the journalist Nikos Bogiopoulos on REAL FM
  • 01.00 a.m. Thuesday 29/04   TV interview with the journalists Nefeli Lygerou and Christos Nedos on the  show LATE NEWS on στo  ERTNEWS national channel

We all have to be proactive in Occupational Health and Safety issues on a daily basis.

We are at the disposal of our colleagues to support any initiative.

We call on our colleagues in the unions to highlight the Awareness and Remembrance Day.

Sweden: Byggnads commemorates the 3,000 deaths from work last year

BWI affiliate Byggnads has made the following statement for 28 April:
“Today, we think of everyone who doesn’t come home after work to their loved ones.

🕯 In 2024 13 people died in construction accidents in Sweden.
🕯 In total in Sweden, about 3000 people die prematurely each year

from disease or injuries caused by unhealthy work environments.

That everyone should be allowed to come home after the working day, must be a matter of course in Sweden in 2025!”

Remember the dead, fight like hell for the living