Every year on April 28th, all around the world, the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.
It’s a moment to honour workers who lost their lives from work-related illness or injury.
Trade unions fight for a future where no worker must risk their health or life while doing their job.
That’s why unions and trades councils across the country are hosting events this weekend: to commemorate those who lost their lives, and commit to fight for a world that is safer to live and work in.
There are dozens of events planned to take place this month.
In Britain, the most common cause of work-related fatalty is asbestos exposure.
And you are more likely to be diagnosed with asbestos cancer in Britain than in anywhere else in the world.
The TUC is holding an event in London, bringing trade unionists together to hear from experts on asbestos, and to make a plan to tackle it in our schools and hospitals. RSVP to attend on Monday 28th April.
Can’t make it to an event?
- Spread the word with your friends, family and colleagues: click to tweet, share on Facebook or WhatsApp
- Take a look at the resources on the TUC website
- Submit a tribute on the Workers Memorial Wall
- Invite your Health and Safety rep to the TUC’s Asbestos event