Global building unions’ federation BWI has announced the 28 April plans of its Bangladesh affiliates.
BSBWWF, will hold a worker safety and Covid-19 awareness meeting for Metro Rail Workers in Dhaka. Also in Dhaka, BBWWF, will hold a health and safety sensitisation program.
Global building unions’ federation BWI has announced the 28 April plans of its Nepal affiliates BWI-NAC (CUPPEC, CAWUN, ANCWU). The affiliates will be running work safety awareness training for the IFI Projects’ Cadre .
Global building unions’ federation BWI has announced its India affiliates 28 April plans. These include meetings, vigils and training sessions.
| BMS, Gujarat | OHS Conference for Construction Workers |
| AHPWDIPHCWU, Himachal Pradesh | Health and Safety Seminar for Construction Workers (Specific focus on IFI Projects) |
| CFBWU, Uttar Pradesh | Public Awareness Meeting on OHS |
| INCWF, Chhattisgarh | OHS Awareness Meeting at Selected Cement Plants (Shree Cement & ACC) |
| DANMU, Delhi | OHS Sensitisation and Candle Light Vigil in Workers’ Community |
| MAMU, Delhi | OHS Awareness and Sensitisation Program |
| TKTMS, Tamil Nadu | OHS & TU Rights Meeting (for Chennai Metro Rail Workers) |
| AHBWU, Rajasthan | OHS Awareness Meeting and Candle Lighting |
Reproduced in full with the kind permission of the author: Jordan Barab – the article appeared first on 20 April 2022 in his excellent newsletter Confined Space
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day — a day dedicated to memorializing those killed on the job and rededicating ourselves to fighting for the living. April 28 was picked because it’s the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. And coincidentally, April is an especially tragic time to remember some of the most serious workplace tragedies in American — and world — history.
Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, Raleigh County, WV, April 5, 2010: An explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine killed 29 miners. The Mine Safety and Health Administration concluded that flagrant safety violations contributed to the explosion. It issued 369 citations at that time, assessing $10.8 million in penalties
Ammonium Nitrate Explosion, Texas City, TX, April 16, 1947: A fire on the French-registered vessel SS Grandcamp detonated her cargo of about 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate. This started a chain reaction of fires and explosions in other ships and nearby oil-storage facilities, ultimately killing at least 581 people, including all but one member of the Texas City fire department. It was the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history and one of history’s largest non-nuclear explosions.
West Fertilizer Explosion, West, TX, April 17, 2013: An ammonium nitrate explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Company storage and distribution facility in West, Texas. Fifteen people were killed, including 12 firefighters, more than 160 were injured, and more than 150 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
Deepwater Horizon Explosion, April 20, 2012: A fire and explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig killed 11 workers and resulted in the largest marine oil spill and environmental disaster in history.
L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse, Bridgeport, CT, April 23, 1987: The L’Ambiance Plaza apartment building collapsed due to a faulty lift slab construction technique while under construction, killing 28 construction workers.
Rana Plaza Factor Collapse, Bangladesh, April 24, 2013: The eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing 1134 people. The shops and the bank on the lower floors were immediately closed after cracks were discovered in the building the day before the collapse. But the building’s owners ignored warnings ordering garment workers to return the following day and the building collapsed during the morning rush-hour.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster, Ukraine, USSR April 26, 1986: No. 4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded during a safety test It was the worst nuclear disaster in history. Dozens of operators and response workers died due to massive radiation exposure and hundreds more from the nuclear fallout.
Willow Island Collapse, Willow Island, WV, April 27, 1978: A cooling tower under construction at the Pleasants Power Station at Willow Island, West Virginia, collapsed, killing 51 construction workers. It was the deadliest construction accident in U.S. history
April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job. This year’s Day of Mourning is especially significant given the devastating toll COVID-19 continues to inflict on workers across the country.
Frontline workers are still disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with countless falling sick and many succumbing to illness. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring that workers make it home at the end of each day, and that includes employers, unions, and governments.
UFCW Canada encourages every worker to make workplace health and safety a personal priority and help spread the word that every worker has the right to refuse unsafe work.
On April 28, let us remember those who have been injured or killed on the job, and keep them in our thoughts. Let us honour the memory of those killed or injured on the job, and never forget the importance of our commitment to keep workers safe.
For a full list of local events happening in solemn observance, click here.
The Wales TUC invites you to join us at an early day memorial to commemorate those we have lost.
Speeches will be made by Mark Drakeford MS the First Minister of Wales and Shavanah Taj, Wales TUC General Secretary followed by a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence.
https://www.megaphone.org.uk/events/wales-tuc-workers-memorial-day-event-cardiff
International Workers Memorial Day Thursday, 28 April 2022
Across Scotland events will be held to remember those who’ve sadly lost their lives at work over the past year; to pay tribute to the sacrifice of so many workers during the pandemic; and to thank all those who continue to do vital work at great risk.
Find an event near you (this listing will be updated with fuller details when available)
Aberdeen Persley Walled Garden, Bridge of Don, AB22 8AQ Thursday 28th April 1.00pm
Alexandria Memorial Tree, Christie Park, Saturday 23rd April 1.00pm
Alloa Workers’ Memorial adjacent to Clackmammanshire Council Headquarters
Bathgate Workers’ Memorial, Bathgate Sports Centre, Torpichen Road Thursday 28th April
Bonnyrigg Michael McGahey Memorial, George V Park Thursday 28th April 12.30pm
Clydebank Truth and Justice Square, Dumbarton Road
Coatbridge Summerlee Heritage Museum, Heritage Way Thursday 28th April
Dundee Memorial Tree, adjacent to Discovery Point, Riverside Drive Thursday 28th April 12 noon
Edinburgh Memorial and Tree, West Princess Street Gardens Thursday 28th April 12.30pm
Falkirk Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street, Falkirk
Fife Memorial Tree, Beveridge Park Thursday 28th April 12 noon
Greenock Grand Hall, Inverclyde Council HQ
Glasgow Workers’ Memorial People’s Palace/Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green Thursday 28th April 12 noon
Hamilton Townhouse Beckford Street Thursday 28th April
Inverness Workers’ Memorial, Friar’s Shott/Huntly Street Thursday 28th April 12.30pm
Irvine Memorial Garden, Kilwinning Road
Kilmarnock Memorial Tree, Dean Country Park Saturday 30th April 10.45am
Paisley Workers’ Memorial, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street Thursday 28th April 12 noon
Renfrew Workers’ Memorial Cairn, Robertson Park Thursday 28th April 11.00am
https://stuc.org.uk/campaigns-and-events/events/workers-memorial-day
The Hazards Campaign has produced a wide selection of resources to help you mark International Workers’ Memorial Day effectively and visually including ribbons, car stickers, posters, bags, fabric face masks and t-shirts.
Below is the poster – other resources can be viewed in the order form.
Dear Friends & Allies,
Every year, during the week of April 28th, we join together with workers, worker centers, unions, and OSH advocates across the state and country to remember those we’ve lost to preventable workplace hazards and to renew the fight for safe & healthy workplaces.
Across California, regions are planning both virtual and in-person events, and will honor worker & community members who have passed away this past year, or at any point during the pandemic. We invite you to submit names, pictures, and/or stories of folks you’d like to include in this year’s Workers’ Memorial Week. Either respond directly to this email, or fill out our Google Form HERE (by Friday, 4/22).
We will be in touch again soon with updates on opportunities to participate in Workers’ Memorial Week in your region!
In Solidarity,
SoCalCOSH, UCLA-LOSH, UC Merced Community & Labor Center, UC Berkeley LOHP, and Worksafe
Estimados amigos y aliados,
Todos los años, durante la semana del 28 de abril, nos unimos a los trabajadores, los centros de trabajadores, los sindicatos y los defensores de la seguridad y la salud ocupacional de todo el estado y el país para recordar a las personas que hemos perdido por peligros laborales prevenibles y para renovar la lucha por la seguridad. y lugares de trabajo saludables.
En todo California, las regiones están planeando eventos virtuales y en persona, y honrarán a los trabajadores y miembros de la comunidad que fallecieron el año pasado o en cualquier momento durante la pandemia. Lo invitamos a enviar nombres, fotos y/o historias de las personas que le gustaría incluir en la Semana en Memoria de los Trabajadores de este año. Responda directamente a este correo electrónico o complete nuestro formulario de Google AQUÍ (antes del viernes 22 de abril).
¡Nos pondremos en contacto nuevamente pronto con actualizaciones sobre oportunidades para participar en la Semana Conmemorativa de los Trabajadores en su región!
En solidaridad,
SoCalCOSH, UCLA-LOSH, Centro Comunitario y Laboral de UC Merced, LOHP Berkeley y Worksafe
April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to prevent future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.
This year, we will gather in communities across the country and online. As we mourn for the dead, the Canadian Labour Congress continues to fight for the living.
Atlantic Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
TBD
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony – Wreath Laying
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
New Brunswick
Bathurst & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Douglas Avenue, Bathurst
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:15 p.m.
John Gagnon 506-454-0651 gagnonjohn@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/Bathurstlabour/
Edmundston & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Park next to City Hall on Canada Road
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
Lorn Martin 506-737-7063 lornm5@gmail.com
Fredericton & District Labour Council
TBD
Moncton & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Cenotaph in Bore Park (Riverfront)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Melissa Brown 506-872-4643 melandjade@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Monctonlabour/
Prince Edward Island
PEI Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
St. Paul’s Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Carl Pursey, President 902-626-7996
Ontario Region
Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Day of Mourning Monument
Grand Avenue, across from Canadian Tire, Chatham
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Cathy Bokor, President, Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Cathy Bokor, President, C/KLC (226)627-2745
cbokor62@gmail.com
Fort Erie – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Forth Erie City Hall
1 Municipal Centre Drive, along Highway 3
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:45 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Guelph District Labour Council
Goldie Mill Park, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph, N1H 3Z7
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Sarah Neath 519-503-2743 sarah.neath@ufcw175.com
https://www.facebook.com/Guelph-District-Labour-Council-1593522250974861
Huron District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
(Across from) 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich ON N7A 1W7
Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Jim Vance 226-222-0157 or Drew Macaulay drmacaulay@hotmail.com
Kenora & District Labour Council
Lake of the Woods District Cemetery
East Gate (top of the hill)
750 9th Street North, Kenora
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Cindy Hayward
President, Kenora & District Labour Council
kenoralabourcouncil@gmail.com
Niagara-on-the-Lake – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at the Centennial Arena
1557 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:15 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Niagara Falls – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Niagara Falls City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Niagara Region – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at the Region of Niagara Headquarters
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Niagara Region
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Port Colborne – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at H.H. Knoll Park on Sugarloaf St., beside the hospital
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Port Robinson – Niagara Regional Labour Council
In memory of Robyn Lafleur, Esquire Canada
Explosion site (1999) 125 South St. North
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
Sarnia & District Labour Council
Virtual Event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarniaanddistrictlabourcouncil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, after 11:00 a.m.
sdlc57@outlook.com
Stratford & District Labour Council
Upper Queens Park
55 Queen Street, Stratford ON, N5A 4M9
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument dedicated to the Fallen Welland Canal Workers, located at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
Under the St. Catharines Skyway. Located on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal, under the bridge
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Catharines – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at St. Catharines City Hall- 50 Church St.
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com
St. Thomas & District Labour Council
Pinafore Park
95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
Service at Pinafore Park with local politicians in attendance, followed by a march to the Worker’s Memorial (at the entrance to Pinafore Park)
Guest Speakers: From the Labour Community
Joe Mountenay jmtech94@yahoo.ca
Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Worker’s Monument, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
Prairie Region
Alberta
Calgary and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alex Shevalier, President 403-819-4159
http://www.thecdlc.ca/event/april-28-day-of-mourning-on-zoom/
Edmonton and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Grant Notley Park 116 Street & 100 Avenue
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Greg Mady, President 780-940-6797
https://edmontonlabour.ca/events/international-day-of-mourning/
Manitoba
Brandon & District Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning
Union Centre, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg
(Leaders Walk and Candle Lighting Vigil)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:30 a.m., Vigil starts 12:00 p.m.
204-947-1400 or admin@mfl.mb.ca
MFL.ca or https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaLabour
Thompson Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning, Wreath Laying, Moose Jaw Union Centre, 1402 Caribou St W
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Deidre Wilson, President mjdlcpresident@gmail.com
Regina and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Ave
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shobna Radons, President rdlc@sasktel.net
www.reginalabour.ca/day_of_mourning2_april_28_2022
Saskatoon and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Saskatoon City Hall
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Don MacDonald, President sdlc@sasktel.net
https://www.saskatoondlc.ca/
Weyburn and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Online ceremony Facebook: www.facebook.com/Weyburn-and-District-Labour-Council-309053323111744
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Wanda Bartlett, President wbartlett@sasktel.net
Pacific Region
TBD
https://canadianlabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-ceremonies-2022/