USMWF United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities has published a moving video memorial of fallen workers.
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Hungary: Tribute to the victims of work related accidents and illnesses
- Tisztelgés a munkabalesetek, foglalkozási megbetegedések áldozatai előtt.
- Tribute to the victims of work related accidents and illnesses
Germany: Memorial in front of hospitals in Cologne
Am 28.April wird jedes Jahr den an Betriebsunfällen und Berufskrankheiten verstorbenen Arbeiter*innen gedacht. Der internationale „Workers‘ Memorial Day“ ist ein Anlass, um nicht nur auf die menschenverachtenden Ausbeutungsverhältnisse des globalen Kapitalismus hinzuweisen, sondern auch auf die gesundheitsschädlichen Folgen der industriellen Produktionsweise, vor allem für die Erwerbstätigen.
Ireland: Patricia King’s tribute to workers on International Workers’ Memorial Day
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
Global: Workers around the world send their 28 April messages [Video]
? Mort au travail : des travailleurs et des citoyens du monde entier lancent un appel pour la #sécurité au travail.
❌ Dans le monde, les mauvaises conditions de travail tuent toutes les 11 secondes.
↪️ Il faut y mettre fin !#IWMD20 #Covid19pic.twitter.com/mcuccuGFia
— Marina Mesure (@MarinaMesure) April 28, 2020
Japan: Organising and action – RENGO
Above is a message from JTUC-RENGO President Rikio Kozu in Japanese with English sub title. RENGO is conducting campaign to support and cheer health, care and welfare workers.
Netherlands: Workers’ Memorial Day video message -FNV
Op deze Workers’ Memorial Day vertelt FNV-voorzitter Han Busker waarom het zo belangrijk is om stil te staan bij het grote aantal werknemers dat overlijdt door een beroepsziekte of een ongeval tijdens het werk. Juist ook tijdens deze coronacrisis. Neem dus een minuut de tijd om in stilte de slachtoffers te herdenken.
Global: 28 April message from Catalene Passchier – ILO Workers’ Group
A 28 message from Catelene Passchier, Chair of the Workers’ Group and Vice Chair of the Governing Body of the ILO, Special adviser to the FNV president. Read the transcript
Global: A 28 April message from Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation
April 28 is International Workers’ Memorial Day or Workers’ Mourning Day. This is the international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. More here: https://www.ituc-csi.org/28April2020
USA: National COSH Dirty Dozen 2020
The National COSH 2020 Dirty Dozen — Special Coronavirus Edition puts a spotlight on employers who put workers and communities at risk from unsafe practices. This year, we focus on employers who are failing to protect workers and the public from exposure to COVID-19, as well as other hazards across a range of industries and occupations.