Global building unions’ federation BWI has announced the 28 April plans of its Philippines affiliates.
NUBCW will hold a discussion on worker safety amongst union members. This will be followed with a ceremonial candle-lighting activity to commemorate those who have suffered work incidents and deaths.
Global building unions’ federation BWI has announced the 28 April plans of its Cambodia affiliate BWTUC.
BWTUC plans to hold a tribute rally and news conference based around the issue of building collapses. They intend to create awareness of the severity of the issue of building collapses in Cambodia and the importance of regulated occupational health and safety during construction projects. BWTUC also wishes to stress the importance of government work safety laws and policies, and also insists companies that have signed a safety agreements with BWTUC implement those policies immediately.
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 |
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