Megaphone | 28 April

Every year on April 28th, all around the world, the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.

It’s a moment to honour workers who lost their lives from work-related illness or injury.

Trade unions fight for a future where no worker must risk their health or life while doing their job.

That’s why unions and trades councils across the country are hosting events this weekend: to commemorate those who lost their lives, and commit to fight for a world that is safer to live and work in.

There are dozens of events planned to take place this month.

In Britain, the most common cause of work-related fatalty is asbestos exposure.

And you are more likely to be diagnosed with asbestos cancer in Britain than in anywhere else in the world.

The TUC is holding an event in London, bringing trade unionists together to hear from experts on asbestos, and to make a plan to tackle it in our schools and hospitals. RSVP to attend on Monday 28th April.

Can’t make it to an event?

Spread the word with your friends, family and colleagues: click to tweet, share on Facebook or WhatsApp
Take a look at the resources on the TUC website
Submit a tribute on the Workers Memorial Wall
Invite your Health and Safety rep to the TUC’s Asbestos event

Megaphone, UK

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars.

Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority.

International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April commemorates those workers.

It’s a time for us to come together as a movement and as a community. To remember those who have lost their lives to work, and renew our commitment to fight for the living and make work safe.

We’re getting in touch because there’s an event happening in your area. Click on the map to find it and don’t forget to RSVP!

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Workplace deaths are preventable deaths. Trade unions will continue to fight for a future where no worker must risk their health or life while doing their job.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown beyond doubt that working people suffer at the hands of unscrupulous employers.

We must remember those we have lost and organise for safer, healthier work in their memory.

Can’t make it to an event?

Share the event map with your friends, family and colleagues.
Take a look at the resources on the TUC website.
Find out what your union is doing to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day.