An International Workers’ Memorial Day message from Brother Chorn Chivorn, member of local union CFSWF. #iwmd22
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Nigeria: TCCESSA marks 28 by drawing attention to the many worker deaths in building collapses
Global/Switzerland: BWI world board action calls for OHS as a fundamental worker right
A day before the marking of International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), 35 participants of BWI’s World Board Meeting held a solidarity action at the iconic Broken Chair monumental sculpture in Geneva, Switzerland to push for the recognition of healthy and safe workplaces as a fundamental workers’ right. They were joined by representatives from UN1A, a trade union representing private sector workers in Switzerland.
The solidarity action expressed the demand of the 2022 International Labour Conference (ILC) to make OHS a fundamental right. It also expressed support for ILO Convention No. 155 on Occupational Safety and Health (1981) and ILO Convention 161 on Occupational Health Services (1985), which BWI called as “core OHS conventions” and necessary pillars for the recognition of workplace health and safety as a right. #IWMD2022
Source: BWI website • #iwmd22
Panama: El trabajo no deberia mater! – SUNTRACS
The National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar Industries (SUNTRACS), one of the leading trade union forces in Panama, joins BWI in marking this year’s International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April. Waving their red flags and chanting slogans, they called for safer and healthier workplaces for workers worldwide. #IWMD2022
Mauritius: Young members from CMWEU campaign to put lives over profit
Uzbekistan: Video message for 28 April
Peru: BWI signs OHS declaration with Faber-Castell
BWI and its affiliate, the Union Trade Union of Workers of A.W. Faber Castell in Peru (SUTFACAP) inked a Joint Declaration on Safe and Healthy Workplaces with the management of the multinational company, Faber-Castell.
Signatories to the declaration were SUTFACAP General Secretary Celso Arce, BWI Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean Nilton Freitas and Faber-Castell Peru General Manager Fernando Cabrera. The declaration expresses the commitment of the workers and company to work together to promote healthier and safer workplaces.
A similar declaration was signed last year by trade unionists and the Faber-Castell management in Brazil.
“BWI and its affiliated unions in Latin America, the Caribbean and worldwide are committed to ensure the prioritisation of life over profit as bannered by our global campaign: Global Alliance on Safe and Healthy Workplaces.
This OHS Declaration with Faber-Castell in Peru showcases the importance of field-based trade union action to realise OHS as a fundamental right of workers, and comply with the UN’s 2030 agenda,” Freitas said. #IWMD2022
Kenya: Roadworkers campaign for better workplace health and safety – KBCTFIEU
During a work place visit at the Kenol-Sagana-Marua road project in Kenya, members of KBCTFIEU campaigned for better workplace health and safety as part of BWI’s global commemoration of International Workers’ Memorial Day. They were joined by Union to Union’s General Secretary, SIDA’s desk officer, and the SEKO international programs officer. #IWMD2022
Azerbaijan: Joint action together for a positive, safe and healthy life culture
According to the recommendation of the World Labor Protection Day on April 27, 2022 by the United National Labor Protection Day under the motto “Joint action together for a positive, safe and healthy life culture” MIHI Sheki district committee Central K Library staff in the auditorium of the office system, Labor Protection Commission of the district committee, public lawyers, first colleagues.
The seminar was held with the participation of the chairmen of organizations and management and company heads. Chairman of MIHI Shaki district committee R. Mammadov made a speech and gave detailed information to the seminar participants about labor protection, technical safety and other safety rules. He stated that each union member has knowledge in this area and follows accepted rules.
The importance of social dialogue in labor safety during the pandemic. Social dialogue is an important condition not only for protecting the physical and psychological health of all employees, but also for eliminating the negative effects of the pandemic on the economy and labor spheres. Then, the collective agreement signed with the heads of enterprises within the service area of the district committee gave detailed information to the seminar participants about the articles envisaged on labor protection in the contracts.
At the end, the chairman of the Labor Protection Commission Rovzat Hajizakaryayev, Shamsiyat Askerova, the head of the Children’s Music School No 3 in Shaki, Mehriban Mammadova, the chairman of Sheki Regional Culture Office of Colleagues Organization of Shaki.
Their reports on their work were heard. Chairman of the Labor Protection Commission of MIHI Shaki District Committee R. Hajizakaryayev was awarded with an honorary decree by the district committee for his long-term effective activity in the work of colleagues. During the seminar, an exchange of views was held around the questions of the meeting participants.
Canada: 28 avril – Ne les oublions pas – FTQ
Chaque année, le 28 avril est le Jour commémoratif des personnes décédées ou blessées au travail. C’est l’occasion de se rappeler que le travail fait encore trop de victimes et que nous devons continuer à faire de nos lieux de travail des endroits où il est possible de gagner sa vie sans la perdre.
Cette année, cela est encore plus vrai avec l’entrée en vigueur de nouvelles dispositions de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail qui vise à faire de la prévention dans tous les milieux de travail.
Événements et activités
Des cérémonies et minutes de silence seront tenues dans différents lieux à travers le Québec.
Montréal
L’événement se tiendra à la place Square-Victoria. Vous êtes attendus à partir de 9h30.
- Minute de silence prévue à 10h
- Cérémonie des croix de 10h à 10h30
- Discours des dirigeants de 10 h 30 à 10h45.
Estrie
Lieu de rassemblement: devant le bureau de la CNESST situé au 1650, rue King Ouest, à Sherbrooke
- Début de l’activité à 14 h 45 par un cortège automobile funèbre intersyndicale
- Départ du Cortège à 15h30, arrêt devant le bureau de la députée
- Ensuite, arrêt à la Coopérative Funéraire du 24 juin et dévoilement du monument en l’honneur des personnes décédées au travail
- Prise de paroles.
Côte-Nord
Deux rassemblements devant les bureaux de la CNESST à 17 h 15:
- À Sept-Îles au, 700, boul. Laure.
- À Baie-Comeau au, 235, boul. La Salle.
- À Port-Cartier : 17h15 – Local des Métallos au, 178 Portage des Mousses
- Au Fermont : 20h30 – Au monument commémoratif (devant le local des Métallos)
Québec
Rassemblement à 12 h devant le bureau de la CNESST à Québec avec banderole indiquant le nombre de décès.
Bas Saint-Laurent
Rassemblement intersyndicale à 9 h 30 devant le bureau de la CNESST et prise de parole :
180 rue des gouverneurs, Rimouski
Laurentides-Lanaudière
Rassemblement devant le bureau de la CNESST ou le bureau du ministre Legault.
Outaouais
Mobilisation pour une minute de silence dans les milieux de travail avec diffusion sur les médias-sociaux.
Abitibi
Rassemblement de 12 h à 13 h devant les bureaux de la CNESST à Val-D’Or, au 1185 rue Germain. Personnes responsables : Gilles Chapadeau et Sonia Charette
Pour plus de détails, consulter la page Web des conseils régionaux.
https://santesecurite.ftq.qc.ca/28-avril-ne-les-oublions-pas/