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Guatemala: SINCS-G campaign on the 28 April themes of dust and heat

SINCS-G took the 28 April  BWI campaigns ‘Stop Deadly Dust’ and “Too hot to work” to their 1st of May demonstration. Facebook

Bahrain: Statement by the General Union of Bahrain Workers’ Unions on the occasion of International Workers’ Memorial Day

Statement by the General Union of Bahrain Workers’ Unions on the occasion of International Workers’ Day.
This year’s International Workers’ Day looks upon us in what the General Union of Bahrain Workers’ Unions is fighting as always, one of the most important social battles that we have never fought since its founding until its date, which is the battle for Bahrain’s priority in employment and job opportunities, we believe in him the right of Bahraini citizen to occupy the available jobs, because he is the first of its kind. Managing and operating the economic process in all working and production sites. Our General Union has chosen the slogan “Bahraina Priority for Sustainable Social Justice” as the slogan of this year, which reflects its commitment as a trade union to prioritise the Bahraini worker in job opportunities and to promote the stability, justice and progress of the society. And our union sees no excuse to withdraw from this slogan, no matter how modern technology has developed and how many new styles of work, if the son of the country remains the best, and it has been practically proven that he is the best, to rise up and develop his national economy and turn his wheel to make good the quarter of the country and bless his children with his universal good.
Our General Union announced its comprehensive strategic vision in August 2020, in which it presented practical and effective solutions to address many of the issues of our contemporary society. On its head, the issue of reforming the labor market, unemployment, social security, electoral deficiencies, and the analysis of citizens in jobs with a monthly income of more than 700 dinars, which are currently employed by non-national labor. In this comprehensive overview of possible and applicable opinions and suggestions are drawn into one goal and that is Baharna Kawwya in the local labor market. The slogan “Bahraina is a priority for sustainable social justice” comes to translate this vision into its strategic dimension, where it represents a serious national call to develop labor market policies, which will elevate the status of the maritime worker and re-engineering the priorities of employment and operation on the foundations of social justice and empowerment. Putting the Bahraini worker at the heart of the national production process and enabling him to manage and operate it is not only an option but also a necessity to achieve a balance between economic growth, protection of social gains and ensure the sustainability of pension funds in order to achieve a well rooted social justice and a more orderly and stable future.

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.

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/

Türkiye: Joint 28 Ppril call for safe and decent working conditions – Türkiye Yol-İş Sendikası, AĞAÇ-İŞ, CIMSE-IS and Türkiye Orman-İş Sendikası

BWI affiliates in Türkiye, Türkiye Yol-İş Sendikası, AĞAÇ-İŞ, CIMSE-IS and Türkiye Orman-İş Sendikası, held a joint meeting to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day #IWMD2025 by calling for safe and decent working conditions for all workers in line with the BWI’s action call.
Unions declared that the field of occupational health and safety in Turkey has been regulated by a separate law since 2012. What has happened since then shows that legal regulations alone have no benefit in preventing occupational accidents.
They stressed the fact that it is trade unions having a great influence on the formation of an OSH culture as workplace accidents are much lower in unionised workplaces compared to other workplaces. Unionised workers avoid unsafe behaviours in the workplace.
Therefore, the union is actually the guarantee of safety. For this reason, they call for the need of removing the obstacles to organisation is also very important in terms of preventing occupational accidents.

Jordan: GWTUC taking action against deadly dust on 28 April

From the heart of Jordan, BWI affiliate GTUCW is taking action! As part of this year’s International Workers’ Memorial Day, they are leading the fight against deadly dust, running the campaign across multiple workplaces to demand safer, healthier conditions for all workers. No more toxic air! Our lives depend on it! #IWMD2025 #StopDeadlyDust

Zimbabwe: Building a strong, safer movement – ZCATWU

In Zimbabwe, the BWI-affiliated ZCATWU is stepping up! Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day, they gathered workers for an awareness programme on the dangers of deadly dust, while driving efforts to organise and recruit more members. Together, they are building a stronger, safer movement — because every worker’s life matters! #IWMD2025 #StopDeadlyDust

Ukraine: Profbud – Standing strong for workers’ lives on 28 April

Standing strong for workers’ lives: BWI-affiliated PROFBUD joins this year’s International Workers’ Memorial Day, rallying behind the global campaign to end deadly dust in workplaces. Every worker deserves a safe and healthy job! #IWMD2025 #StopDeadlyDust

Remember the dead, fight like hell for the living