CLC has published a comprehensive list of 28 April events in Canada by region You can view the list here
Asia/Bangladesh: Workers Memorial Day, 28 April and Rana Plaza Commemoration day 24 April
From the Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational and Environmental Victims (ANROEV), giving details of events to commemorate the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, and to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April:
Dear Friends,
ANROEV is a unique solidarity group, which works towards making Asian workplaces safe. It also provides members a platform to demand OSH rights of workers and victims in Asia and Strengthen the OSH movement in Asia. As part of the movement, ANROEV Secretariat intends to organize different events to observe the Rana Plaza Commemoration Day on 24 April and Workers Memorial Day on 28 April.
Since its beginning of ANROEV platform, members are playing a pivotal role to run platform activities in an effective way. ANROEV acknowledges supports required from members to run platform successfully. ANROEV’s initiatives would not have been possible without members’ supports.
ANROEV Secretariat collaboration with the Rana Plaza Victims Rights Network, AMRC and OSHE Foundation have intended to organize different events to mark those days.
24 April Rana Plaza Commemoration Day:
Activity list:
- Pay respect at Memorial Site in Savar on 24 April 2018 (9am)
- Organise a Human Chain of Victims at Memorial Site with demands (10am)
- Banner Campaign at Savar area by Victim Network (23-24 April 2018)
- Discussion meeting with Victims , 24 April 2018.
- Local Media based advocacy to highlight victims status and issues (20-24 April 2018)
28 April Workers Memorial Day:
Activity list:
- ANROEV Statement
- Special News Feature on 28 April, Workers Memorial Day based on our Network members activities.
- Sharing regular update information with network members.
ANROEV Secretariat believes that this is a valuable endeavor that will have significant impact to ensure workers’ rights.
ANROEV Secretariat is thankful for your continued support and look forward to get information.
With best regards –
Coordinator | ANROEV
ANROEV Secretariat
C/O- OSHE foundation
House #19, Lane #1, Block # A, Section # 6 Mirpur,
Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
Tel: +88-02-9032947-8 | www.anroev.org
UK: National union centre TUC lists activities and resources for 28 April
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.
Resources
For resources on Workers Memorial Day including ribbons and car stickers please contact the Greater Manchester Hazards centre at: mai
Sri Lanka: On 28 April NTUF will hold a meeting and safety awareness campaign
Bangladesh: Workers’ Dhaka rally will mark 28 April
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.
Nepal: 28 April to be marked by an awareness campaign and safety equipment distribution
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
Pakistan: 28 April trade union activities in Pakistan
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).
India: Multiple activities across India to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day
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
Senegal: SNTC/BTP focusing on SME safety for 28 April
Nigeria: CCESSA is organising public meetings and safety campaigns for 28 April
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.