Campaigning and recruitment are the key themes of the 28 April workplace accident awareness campaigns led by unions SINTICIM and SINTAF – Mozambique affiliates of the global construction union federation BWI.
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Unions will mark 28 April in Zimbabwe with work safety awareness campaigns
BWI affiliated trade unions CLAWUZ, GAPWUZ, ZCATWU and ZEWU will be running OHS awareness campaigns in Gweru and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Namibia: MANWU will use 28 April to campaign for a National Employee Wellness Policy
Between 28 – 30 April construction unknown and BWI affiliate Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) will be running a workplace campaign to strengthen OSH Programmes between MANWU and all stakeholders. In particular MANWU will campaign for the Ministry of Labour to develop a national employee wellness policy and finalise an occupational safety and health policy
The union will develop campaign materials for importance of Employee wellness policy and finalisation of the OHS Policy.
Mauritius: CMWEU activities for 28 April
Construction union and BWI affiliate Construction, Metal and Employees Union (CMWEU) has announced its plans to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.
The union’s plan is to “Sensitise the workers on difference between general checkup and work related medical checkup and what protection exist in the law.
“Acquire expert support, Occupational Health Physician to educate workers on Occupational diseases and long-term effects on the livelihood of the worker.”
And “Visibility actions to educate workers on ‘UNIONS MAKE SAFE WORK’”
The activity will take place in Rose Hill – Mauritius . It is targeted at CMWEU Unions leaders, OHS committee members, government and the public and it is hoped the outcome will be that “Workers become fully aware of the occupational diseases and long-term effects and how best to prevent from such. Distribution of pamphlets and other printed materials on work sites and sensitization campaign through meeting on work sites.”
Wales TUC to produce a short film highlighting the effectiveness of safety reps
Wales TUC is to produce a short animation for Workers’ Memorial Day, 28 April. The union body will be launching it digitally, along with a pre-recorded item from the First Minister. The animation will focus on the difference that health and safety reps can make at work.
Further details:
| Nisreen Mansour
Policy Officer
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Swyddog Polisi |
Canada: Manitoba Federation of Labour event for 28 April
Manitoba Federation of Labour will mark International Workers’ Memorial Day with a walk and memorial service more
Canada: Nova Scotia activities for 28 April
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is marking 28 April with three events:
“Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
“We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies.
“Every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each work day.
“By working together – with employers, workers and our health and safety partners – we can prevent worker injuries and deaths before they occur.
“In 2017, 21 workers lost their lives due to workplace accidents/illness.
“You can attend this year’s ceremonies at the following locations:
Halifax
Saturday, April 28th
11 a.m.
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds Wreath laying invited.
For information:
Joan Wark
NS Federation of Labour
902.454.6735
joan@nslabour.ca
Kentville
Saturday, April 28th
3 p.m.
Monument in Memorial Park on Park St. (Main Street)
Host: Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Wreath laying invited
Reception to follow at the Labour Council Office at 362 Main Street
For information:
Wayne Kelley
Annapolis Valley Labour Council President
902-848-6834
wkelley@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth
Saturday, April 28th
11:30 a.m.
Fisherman’s Memorial, Water Street, Yarmouth
Host: South West Labour Group
Wreaths and yellow carnations invited
Some carnations will be on hand
Opportunity to read loved name into memory
Further info contact event chair Lisa Potter
902-245-2990 email potterm@ns.sympatico.ca”
Canada: On 28 April Ontario Nurses’ Association will commemorate those who have been injured, made ill or killed at work
The Ontario Nurses’ Association is marking International Workers’ Memorial Day with a series of events and has also published a poster and other resources. More details
Canada: New Brunswick listing of 28 April events
New Brunswick 2018 Day of Mourning Events
Bathurst: Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Day of Mourning Monument near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Douglas Avenue. For more information, contact John Gagnon at (506) 545-0651.
Fredericton: Saturday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Fredericton Fallen Firefighters’ Monument next to the Small Craft Aquatic Center along the south banks of the Wolastoq (Saint John River). For more information, contact Tyler McCready at (506) 999-2251.
Moncton: Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Cenotaph in Bore Park. For more information, contact Janice Melanson at (506) 530-4478. Visit their Facebook event page
Saint John: Saturday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Day of Mourning Monument, Frank & Ella Hatheway Center at Rockwood Park. For more information, contact Pat Riley at (506) 635-8610.
Miramichi: Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. River Front Park (Ledden Street) on the north shore of the Miramichi River. For more information, contact Gail Baker at (506) 622-4315. Visit their Facebook event page
Edmundston: Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Park next to City Hall on Canada Road. For more information, contact Lorn Martin at (506) 737-7063
Construction unions in Turkey to mark 28 April
Global construction union Building and Wood Worker’s International (BWI) affiliates in Turkey have reported several activities to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day:
- YOL-IS will gather in front of the union building and issue a press release.
- TARIM ORMAN-IS – will gather forest workers in the field and issue a press release.
- AGAC-IS – the union will have its branch congress, where the President will make a speech regarding the IWMD.