Tag Archives: #iwmd23

Global: CSI 28 avril – Infographies et ressources sur les médias sociaux

La CSI a publié un large éventail d’infographies et de ressources sur les médias sociaux en français à utiliser pour promouvoir le 28 avril. Vous pouvez voir des exemples plus bas sur cette page et l’ensemble complet ici.

French Infographics

International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD23

Global: ITUC 28 April Infographics and social media resources

ITUC has published a large set of Infographics and social media resources in English for use in promoting 28 April. You can view examples further down this page and the complete set here.

English Infographics

International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD23

28 April: España Campaña USO 28 de abril “La incapacidad es temporal; tus derechos, no”

Te adjunto la campaña que hemos elaborado desde USO, con motivo del Día Internacional de la Seguridad y la Salud en el Trabajo, que este año lleva como lema “La incapacidad es temporal; tus derechos,no”.

La campaña consta de cartel, manifiesto y díptico en formato preguntas frecuentes.

Esta campaña surge a partir de las novedades en IT y también como respuesta al resurgir de los informes sobre absentismo y el cuestionamiento del derecho al tiempo de recuperación tras un accidente o enfermedad.

Recibe un cordial saludo.

Belgium: MPLP organises colloquium on the links between health and work

Housekeepers with damaged wrists, burnt out nurses, drivers who suffer from major back problems: Working conditions undeniably have a significant impact on our health.

April 28, 2023 is the International Day for Safety and Health at Work. With Medicine for the People, we want to take the time of a day to explore different aspects of the link between work and health. We propose an original formula, which links theory and practical experience, with researchers, doctors, trade unionists, activists and anyone interested or having something interesting to say on the subject. In this way, we want to raise awareness of this important day of action and campaigning.

We are pleased to announce that an international expert, Joan Benach, from the University of Barcelona, has already agreed to participate in our event. He will give an introduction and will also participate in establishing the conclusions of the day. Dr. Benach led the research group that, exactly 15 years ago, produced a major World Health Organization report on the importance of healthy working conditions as a social determinant of health.

During this day, we will bring together researchers, doctors and trade unionists to reflect on different aspects of work and health: stress and burn-out, musculoskeletal disorders, toxic substances, precarious working conditions, etc. We will talk about problems but also about examples of struggles. And finally, we will define the challenges to be met.

The event will be held in Brussels, in Dutch and French. Simultaneous translation will be provided and accreditation for doctors is requested.

See you on Saturday 28 April 2023 in Brussels, room of the House of International Associations from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Doors open at 9am.

For more information, visit our website.

 

Belgium: MPLP organise un colloque sur les liens entre santé et travail

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Des aides ménagères aux poignets abîmés, des puéricultrices en burn-out, des chauffeurs qui souffrent de gros problèmes de dos : Les conditions de travail ont indéniablement un impact important sur notre santé.

Le 28 avril 2023, c’est la journée internationale de la sécurité et de la santé au travail. Avec Médecine pour le Peuple, nous voulons prendre le temps d’une journée pour explorer différents aspects du lien entre le travail et la santé. Nous proposons une formule originale, qui lie la théorie et l’expérience pratique, avec des chercheurs, des médecins, des syndicalistes, des militants et toute personne intéressée ou ayant quelque chose d’intéressant à dire sur le sujet. De cette manière, nous voulons faire connaître davantage cette importante journée d’action et de campagne.

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer qu’un expert international, Joan Benach, de l’Université de Barcelone, a déjà accepté de participer à notre événement. Il donnera une introduction et participera également à établir les conclusions de la journée. Le Dr Benach a dirigé le groupe de recherche qui, il y a exactement 15 ans, a rédigé un rapport majeur de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé sur l’importance de conditions de travail saines en tant que déterminant social de la santé.

Au cours de cette journée, nous réunirons des chercheurs, des médecins et des syndicalistes pour réfléchir aux différents aspects du travail et de la santé : le stress et le burn-out, les troubles musculo- squelettiques, les substances toxiques, des conditions de travail précaires, etc… Nous parlerons des problèmes mais aussi d’exemples de luttes. Et enfin, nous définirons les défis à relever.

L’événement se tiendra à Bruxelles, en néerlandais et en français. Une traduction simultanée sera assurée et l’accréditation pour les médecins est demandée.

Rendez-vous le samedi 28 avril 2023 à Bruxelles, salle de la Maison des Associations Internationales de 9h30 à 17 heures. Ouverture des portes à 9h.

Pour plus d’infos, RDV sur notre site web.

Netherlands: FNV Symposium Workers’ Memorial Day

FNV Symposium Workers’ Memorial Day

https://www.fnv.nl/werk-inkomen/veilig-gezond-werken/bedrijfsongevallen/workers-memorial-day

On the 28th of April the Dutch National Trade Union FNV and the Foundation for Work Related Accidents (Stichting Arbeidsongevallen) will organise a symposium at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in honour of the Workers’ Memorial Day.

Central topic will be that occupational health and safety is a fundamental workers’ right. In the Netherlands every year over 4000 workers die due to work related accidents or diseases. This is unacceptable!

The symposium will have presentations from Kitty Jong, vice president of FNV, Hanneke van den Bout, director Health and Safety of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Rits de Boer, Inspector General of the Dutch Labour Inspection and Jan Warning, director of Institute of Victims of Occupational Diseases by Hazardous Substances (ISBG).

There will also be various presentations by workers about their experiences at the airport work floor of Schiphol. These workers, like luggage handlers, face very harsh safety and health conditions and are only paid minimum wages.

The foundation for Work Related Accidents will present results of their research on work related accidents among precarious workers.

At the end of the event the Laura Brugmans award will be handed out. Laura Brugmans was one of the founders of the Foundation for Work Related Accidents.

(https://www.stichtingarbeidsongevallen.nl/in-memoriam-laura-brugmans/)

More information on FNV’s policy for OSH

https://www.fnv.nl/werk-inkomen/veilig-gezond-werken

https://www.fnv.nl/nieuwsbericht/sectornieuws/schiphol/2022/01/nieuwe-minister-moet-haast-maken-met-arbeidsomstan

https://www.fnv.nl/nieuwsbericht/algemeen-nieuws/2022/12/minister-van-gennip-tekent-europees-vakbondsmanife

UK: TUC – Our big day is just 7 weeks away!

In seven weeks’ time, it will be International Workers’ Memorial Day, which as many of you know is an international day marked by the trade union movement to remember all workers who lost their lives to workplace illness or injury, and to recommit ourselves to fighting to keep workers safe: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living!

You might: On 28 April remember someone who died as a result of work by using our online memorial wall; check out our workers’ health & safety timeline and use it for member education; host a IWMD event and list it on our website with an interactive map; or ask your local council to sign up to our Stay Safe, Join a Union campaign.

Action Online memorial wall. IWMD interactive events map. Stay Safe, Join a Union campaign.

Resources IWMD posters and graphics for social media. TUC guide to Organising on Health and Safety. Upcoming TUC Education courses for reps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global: Organising for health and safety on 28 April 2023

Announcing the theme for International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April this year, ITUC’s deputy general secretary Owen Tudor noted ILO’s recognition that a safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental right for workers, adding: “This has given a new impetus to organising for health and safety – a crucial part of union action. This year’s Workers’ Memorial Day, April 28 is dedicated to this core union priority.”

ITUC/Hazards 28 April 2023 websiteTUC #iwmd23 webpagesITUC newsletter, 6 February 2023. Occupational health and safety adopted as an ILO fundamental right at work.

Health and Safety and Organising – A guide for reps, TUC and related interactive guide for union reps (you may need to register to access this resource).

More on organising for OHS15 February 2023

UK: Organising 101- Hazards magazine

Read the Organising 101 column by trade union activist, tutor and anti-blacklisting campaigner Dave Smith.

1. Using flower power at work
2. A walk in the park
3. If you want to win, you better listen
4. Blocking roads and turning a corner
5. Getting bugged by hot desking
6. Something for the weekend

7. Find a friend
8. Just ask what workers want
9. You gotta fight for your right to safety
10. Imagine you’re a tree
11. How to stress test your workplace
12. Unreasonable behaviour
13. Check your make up
14. Pilot study
15. All together now
16. Bright sparks
17. Corporate capture
18. No accident
19. Get back to the classroom
20. No accident [Part 2]

 

UK: 28 April organising resources from TUC and Hazards magazine

Health and Safety and Organising – A guide for reps, TUC and related interactive guide for union reps (you may need to register to access this resource).

 

Organising for OHS, Hazards website.