The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins lays a wreath in the grounds of his official residence, in the presence of five workers who represent all those directly fighting the virus and working to sustain everyone else. Continue reading Ireland: Patricia King’s tribute to workers on International Workers’ Memorial Day
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Ireland: Remember the dead and fight like hell for the living – UNITE union Ireland
The #Covid19 pandemic has focused attention on workplace health & safety. We need to ensure that focus remains once the emergency is over. As Cork-born Mother Jones famously said – remember the dead, and fight for the living! #IWMD20 #RespectWorkers pic.twitter.com/UKJk2Ay7wc
— UNITE union Ireland (@UniteunionROI) April 24, 2020
The #Covid19 pandemic has focused attention on workplace health & safety. We need to ensure that focus remains once the emergency is over. As Cork-born Mother Jones famously said – remember the dead, and fight for the living! #IWMD20 #RespectWorkers
Ireland: Remember the dead and support those who sustain us in a crisis – ICTU
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions will mark 28 April by remembering the dead and fighting for the living.
International Workers Memorial Day #iwmd20 Tuesday April 28th – commemorate workers who have died #coronavirus in the workplace #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/YgkHr5Q95R
— Irish Congress(ICTU) (@irishcongress) April 23, 2020
As we approach International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28th, we remember those who have died. But we also support those who work to sustain us in this crisis. #IWMD20 #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/BCOAOURVXK
— Irish Congress(ICTU) (@irishcongress) April 26, 2020
Irish agency gives safety reps a boost
On Workers Memorial Day the Irish Health and Safety Agency published a new free 278 page book for all Irish health and Safety Representatives • Facebook
Ireland: ICTU – Government backing for 28 April
Congress, alongside trade unions around the world, has for many years celebrated Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28th. The Health & Safety Committee of Congress has, in recent years, called for official government recognition of this important memorial. It is therefore significant that our marking of the day in 2015 will be the first time such official backing has been given. More