Category Archives: 2018

2018, 2018 England, 2018 UK, 2018 Wales, Events listing

UK: National union centre TUC lists activities and resources for 28 April

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers.

Workers’ Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over the world workers and their representatives conduct events, demonstrations, vigils and a whole host of other activities to mark the day.

The day is also intended to serve as a rallying cry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.

The TUC coordinates activities across the country, publishing a comprehensive listing of events nationally and suggestions. A listing of the global activities is available from the Hazards website.

In 2018 the theme of Workers’ Memorial Day is Unionised workplaces are safer workplaces. Visit Workers’ Memorial Day 2018

In 2018 the theme of Workers’ Memorial Day is Unionised workplaces are safer workplaces

Find an event near you

If you are organising an event for Workers Memorial Day and would like it displayed on these pages, then please email through the details to healthandsafety@tuc.org.uk.

Find an event near you

Resources

For resources on Workers Memorial Day including ribbons and car stickers please contact the Greater Manchester Hazards centre at: mai

2018, 2018 Sri Lanka, BWI Sri Lanka 2018, Events listing

Sri Lanka: On 28 April NTUF will hold a meeting and safety awareness campaign

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Sri Lankan BWI affiliate the National Trade Union Federation NTUF is conducting a mass meeting and an awareness campaign on OHS in Colombo that will include the participation of workers from the Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement project.

2018, 2018 Bangladesh, BWI Bangladesh 2018, Events listing

Bangladesh: Workers’ Dhaka rally will mark 28 April

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Building and Wood Worker’s International (BWI) affiliate Bangladesh Building and Wood Workers Federation (BBWWF) is conducting a 28 April workers’ rally to raise occupational health and safety awareness in Dhaka. The rally will include workers from Dhaka Metro Project.

2018, 2018 Nepal, BWI Nepal 2018, Events listing

Nepal: 28 April to be marked by an awareness campaign and safety equipment distribution

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Nepal Affiliate Council (NAC) is holding a work safety training session, a safety awareness campaign and will be distributing safety equipment to construction workers in Kathmandu.

Building and Wood Worker’s International

2018, 2018 Pakistan, BWI Pakistan 2018, Events listing

Pakistan: 28 April trade union activities in Pakistan

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Two Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) affiliated unions in Pakistan have reported their plans to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.

Associated Consulting Engineers Employees Union (ACEEU) OHS Awareness workshop for district union leadership in Lahore targeting mega construction projects where ACEEU is involved.

Pakistan Federation of Building and Wood Workers (PFBWW) OHS campaign targeting IFI project (nature of event and site to be decided by PFBWW in their upcoming meeting on 16 April).

2018, 2018 India, BWI India 2018, Events listing

India: Multiple activities across India to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day

April 19, 2018 Jawad

Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) affiliated unions have reported multiple activities across India to mark 28 April.

CFBWU Rolling rights awareness campaign on occupational health and safety (covering all labour contact points) followed by a press Conference in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Bharatiya Mazdoor Singh (BMS), Gujarat has reported there will be a multi-stakeholder dialogue on health and safety Issues including discussions on the implementation of OHS provisions under the State Construction Workers Welfare Boards with key representatives from Metro Rail Contractors, Contractors/Builders’ Association, Safety Officers under the Construction Workers’ Welfare Board in Ahmedabad on 27th April (as 28th April is Saturday and a holiday for Government officials hence the union has advanced the activity on 27th).

Indian National Cement Workers’ Federation (INCWF) Health and Safety Workshops at two LafargeHolcim Cement plants (specifically where fatal accidents took place) and the union shall also utilise this opportunity to assess the status of OHS safeguards in the plants followed by meeting(s) with the management.

Nikhila Orissa Bidyut Sramik Mahasanga (NOBSM) OHS Awareness seminar for contract workers (Electricity sector) and distribution of PPE in Bhowanipatna, Kalahandi District.

ONMS, a BWI affiliate from Orissa, has reported it will hold a tripartite meeting with government and business representatives to discuss prevention of accidents.

TKTMS Mass workers mobilisation-cum-rally in Krishnagiri District

2018, 2018 Senegal, BWI Senegal 2018, Events listing

Senegal: SNTC/BTP focusing on SME safety for 28 April

April 18, 2018 Jawad

BWI affiliate SNTC/BTP (Le Syndicat National des Travailleurs de la Construction) is planning a workplace campaign aimed at promoting occupational health and safety in small and medium enterprises.

2018, 2018 nigeria, BWI Nigeria 2018, Events listing

Nigeria: CCESSA is organising public meetings and safety campaigns for 28 April

April 18, 2018 Jawad

To mark International Workers’ Memorial Day in Lagos, Nigeria, BWI affiliate CCESSA is planning a public work safety conference and a workplace campaign to raise awareness of safety issues and risk prevention.

2018, 2018 nigeria, BWI Nigeria 2018, Events listing

Nigeria: Campaigning for safer conditions in Chinese Multinational Companies

April 18, 2018 Jawad

BWI affiliate the National Union of Civil engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW) is supporting a national workplace safety rally and also campaigning for safer conditions from Chinese Multinational Companies in Nigeria.