BWI affiliate SINTICM is holding a national conference on 28 April to draw attention to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health.
BWI affiliate SINTICM is holding a national conference on 28 April to draw attention to the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health.
CLAWUZ will run workshops and conduct site visits to promote the implementation of OHS as a fundamental human right.
On 28 April GAPWUZ is conducting a workplace safety inspection on the compliance of employers to PPE use and overall safety in the timber industry.
BWI affiliate, MANWU will run an International Workers’ Memorial Day safety awareness campaign across several provinces of Namibia.
BWI affiliate NUCECFWW is conducting a national action to protest against building collapses in Nigeria. The intention is to make employers understand the necessity of respecting and following construction and safety regulations.
BWI affiliate SNTBB will be marking International Workers’ Memorial Day by holding a campaign on safety compliance in the construction sector. The intention is to create workplace awareness, in particular in the construction sector.
BWI affiliated unions CBMWU, GCMQWU, PUWU and PSWU are plunge a joint occupational health and safety campaign. The initiative includes workplace visits to raise safety awareness among workers and to promote and evaluate the impact of safety campaigns in construction.
Another BWI affiliate, TWU, is planning similar activities with workplace visits and discussion on drafting workplace policy with activists, workers and inspectors.
ACTU Centre for Health and Safety Update 2023/10
International Workers’ Memorial Day takes place annually around the world on 28 April – it is an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.
This year, Trades and Labour Councils (TLCs) have returned to holding in-person events.
You can find details of the various TLC events around the country here, and we encourage you to attend.
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Level 4/365 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
t (03) 9664-7340
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