NYCOSH raises big issues on #iwmd23, in front of an ‘organise’ banner.
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Europe: On 28 April EPSU calls on EU to protect firefighters from asbestos poisoning – #iwmd23
Did you know that 7⃣8⃣% of occupational cancers are related to #asbestos?
This International Workers’ Memorial Day #IWMD23, we remember the #firefighters who lost their lives due to #asbestos.
Firefighters protect us every day. We call on @EU_Commission to protect them. Now! pic.twitter.com/2E9EiXDmdi
— EPSU (@EPSUnions) April 28, 2023
UK: TUC video message on 28 April
A 28 April solidarity message from UK’s Shelly Asquith, TUC safety lead.
Observing Workers’ Memorial Day in a rather wet and windy Hartlepool this morning
Thanks to everyone who has organised events. Remember the dead, fight for the living! #IWMD #IWMD23 pic.twitter.com/iaTejo7rKC
— Shelly Asquith (@ShellyAsquith) April 28, 2023
Global: Watch Q&A with Manal Azzi – Implementing the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment
In June 2022, the International Labour Conference included “a safe and healthy working environment” as a fundamental principle and right at work. Continue reading Global: Watch Q&A with Manal Azzi – Implementing the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment
Tanzania: TUICO workers demand “life before profit” on 28 April – video
TUICO in Tanzania conducted OHS campaign at Lodhia Steel company limited to commemorate IWMD “Life before profit campaign”
North America: This past week, we took some time to remember those we lost to workplace accidents and illnesses
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This past week, we took some time to remember those we lost to workplace accidents and illnesses. Let’s never forget their names as we continue our work for healthy and safe jobs. Continue reading North America: This past week, we took some time to remember those we lost to workplace accidents and illnesses
Netherlands: FNV video message for International Workers’ Memoria Day 2022
Uganda: Building workers’ union describes the terrible loss of life on Ugandan construction sites
Global: 28 April video message from Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary
?️”Today, we commemorate International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD22. 3 million workers die of work accidents and diseases each year. Occupational health and safety must be at the centre of fundamental rights” @SharanBurrow
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— ITUC (@ituc) April 28, 2022
“Today, we commemorate International Workers Memorial Day #IWMD22. 3 million workers die of work accidents and diseases each year. Occupational health and safety must be at the centre of fundamental rights” Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary. Continue reading Global: 28 April video message from Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary