A day to remember all workers who lost their lives to workplace illness or injury, and to continue to fight for every workers’ right to a safe workplace.
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Videos
USA: NYCOSH raises big issues on #iwmd23, in front of an ‘organise’ banner #iwmd23
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
USA: USW is organising to raise the level of safety protections for everyone
Austria: GBH 28 April message – Heute heißt es: Den Toten gedenken, für die Lebenden kämpfen!
Heute heißt es: Den Toten gedenken, für die Lebenden kämpfen! Continue reading Austria: GBH 28 April message – Heute heißt es: Den Toten gedenken, für die Lebenden kämpfen!