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Canada: National Day of Mourning – April 28

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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.

Source: UFCW  Canada

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Canada: Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2022 – Canadian Labour Congress

April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to prevent future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.

This year, we will gather in communities across the country and online. As we mourn for the dead, the Canadian Labour Congress continues to fight for the living.

Find an event near you.

Atlantic Region

Newfoundland and Labrador
TBD

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony – Wreath Laying
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m.

New Brunswick

Bathurst & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Douglas Avenue, Bathurst
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:15 p.m.
John Gagnon 506-454-0651 gagnonjohn@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/Bathurstlabour/

Edmundston & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Park next to City Hall on Canada Road
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
Lorn Martin 506-737-7063 lornm5@gmail.com

Fredericton & District Labour Council
TBD

Moncton & District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Cenotaph in Bore Park (Riverfront)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Melissa Brown 506-872-4643 melandjade@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Monctonlabour/

Prince Edward Island

PEI Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
St. Paul’s Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Carl Pursey, President 902-626-7996

Ontario Region

Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Day of Mourning Monument
Grand Avenue, across from Canadian Tire, Chatham
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Cathy Bokor, President, Chatham-Kent Labour Council
Cathy Bokor, President, C/KLC (226)627-2745
cbokor62@gmail.com

Fort Erie – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Forth Erie City Hall
1 Municipal Centre Drive, along Highway 3
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:45 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Guelph District Labour Council
Goldie Mill Park, 75 Cardigan St, Guelph, N1H 3Z7
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Sarah Neath 519-503-2743 sarah.neath@ufcw175.com
https://www.facebook.com/Guelph-District-Labour-Council-1593522250974861

Huron District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
(Across from) 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich ON N7A 1W7
Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Jim Vance 226-222-0157 or Drew Macaulay drmacaulay@hotmail.com

Kenora & District Labour Council
Lake of the Woods District Cemetery
East Gate (top of the hill)
750 9th Street North, Kenora
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Cindy Hayward
President, Kenora & District Labour Council
kenoralabourcouncil@gmail.com

Niagara-on-the-Lake – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at the Centennial Arena
1557 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:15 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Niagara Falls – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at Niagara Falls City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Niagara Region – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at the Region of Niagara Headquarters
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Niagara Region
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Port Colborne – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument located at H.H. Knoll Park on Sugarloaf St., beside the hospital
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Port Robinson – Niagara Regional Labour Council
In memory of Robyn Lafleur, Esquire Canada
Explosion site (1999) 125 South St. North
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

Sarnia & District Labour Council
Virtual Event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarniaanddistrictlabourcouncil
Thursday, April 28, 2022, after 11:00 a.m.
sdlc57@outlook.com

Stratford & District Labour Council
Upper Queens Park
55 Queen Street, Stratford ON, N5A 4M9
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the monument dedicated to the Fallen Welland Canal Workers, located at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:30 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

St. Catharines, Niagara Regional Labour Council
Under the St. Catharines Skyway. Located on the Welland Canal Parkway – West side of the Canal, under the bridge
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

St. Catharines – Niagara Regional Labour Council
At the Monument located at St. Catharines City Hall- 50 Church St.
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
nrlc.clc@gmail.com

St. Thomas & District Labour Council
Pinafore Park
95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
Service at Pinafore Park with local politicians in attendance, followed by a march to the Worker’s Memorial (at the entrance to Pinafore Park)
Guest Speakers: From the Labour Community
Joe Mountenay jmtech94@yahoo.ca

Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Worker’s Monument, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

Prairie Region

Alberta

Calgary and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alex Shevalier, President 403-819-4159
http://www.thecdlc.ca/event/april-28-day-of-mourning-on-zoom/

Edmonton and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning
Grant Notley Park 116 Street & 100 Avenue
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Greg Mady, President 780-940-6797
https://edmontonlabour.ca/events/international-day-of-mourning/

Manitoba

Brandon & District Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.

Manitoba Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning
Union Centre, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg
(Leaders Walk and Candle Lighting Vigil)
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:30 a.m., Vigil starts 12:00 p.m.
204-947-1400 or admin@mfl.mb.ca
MFL.ca or https://www.facebook.com/ManitobaLabour

Thompson Labour Council
Due to Covid numbers increasing all Day of Mourning events are cancelled.

Saskatchewan

Moose Jaw and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning, Wreath Laying, Moose Jaw Union Centre, 1402 Caribou St W
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Deidre Wilson, President mjdlcpresident@gmail.com

Regina and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Ave
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shobna Radons, President rdlc@sasktel.net
www.reginalabour.ca/day_of_mourning2_april_28_2022

Saskatoon and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning – Wreath Laying
Saskatoon City Hall
Thursday, April 28, 2022, from
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Don MacDonald, President sdlc@sasktel.net
https://www.saskatoondlc.ca/

Weyburn and District Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Online ceremony Facebook: www.facebook.com/Weyburn-and-District-Labour-Council-309053323111744
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Wanda Bartlett, President wbartlett@sasktel.net

Pacific Region
TBD

https://canadianlabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-ceremonies-2022/

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USA: The AFL-CIO’s Workers Memorial Day toolkit is out

The AFL-CIO’s Workers Memorial Day toolkit is out:

Here, you can find talking points, sample press materials, and national and state by state data to use when planning your WMD events/commemorations. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

 

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USA: 28 April resources, listing and further information from AFL-CIO

 

This Workers Memorial Day, April 28, is just around the corner. As workers continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic in their workplaces every day, the labor movement will commemorate those we have lost on the job and call to renew the promise of a safe job for every worker and fight for stronger safety and health protections. This year’s theme is “Renew the Promise. Safe Jobs for All.”

Attached is AFL-CIO President Trumka’s letter, launching Workers Memorial Day 2021 and the AFL-CIO’s campaign for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Also attached are English and Spanish versions of this year’s flier.

Please join us this April 28 to honor the victims of workplace injury and illness and to keep on fighting for the promise of safe jobs for all workers. As we do every year, trade unionists around the country and globe will organize our communities and workplaces to observe Workers Memorial Day. We will highlight the toll of job injuries and deaths; demand that elected officials put workers’ well-being above corporate interests; and demand safe jobs for all. This year, and every year, we will make it clear that the labor movement will defend the right of every worker to a safe job and fight until that promise is fulfilled. 

Please use the resources below when planning for this year’s Workers Memorial Day and reach out to us with any questions, concerns, comments along the way.

Materials and Artwork:
Please scroll down our Workers Memorial Day home page to view this year’s materials and artwork: http://aflcio.org/workersmemorialday

This year, we resumed the printing and shipping of orders from our building. You can place an order for materials on our website here: aflcio.org/wmd-materials

Workers Memorial Day Events:

Planning your events and commemorations will continue to be different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consider virtual events, actions, activities and observances with suggestions in our flier. If gathering in person, please follow CDC’s guidelines on organizing large events and gatherings.

We want to hear about your Workers Memorial Day plans! Please share your event with us here so others can view and we can include it on our map.

More Materials Coming Soon:
Soon, we will be distributing more materials to help you plan your commemorations and advocacy efforts. These include talking points, sample materials for media outreach, worker safety and health facts, state-by-state safety and health data, fact sheets on safer workplaces through the PRO Act and the recently introduced workplace violence legislation, COVID-19 facts, digital resources, infographics and other information.

How to reach out to us about Workers Memorial Day:
oshmail@aflcio.org or 202-637-5305

Hashtags you can use to build solidarity online around Workers Memorial Day and the PRO Act:
#IWMD2021 #WMD2021 #1uSafety #PROAct

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USMWF – Workers’ Memorial Day Announcement

Hello Everyone,

We hope this email finds you healthy and well.

We would like to take a moment to share about our upcoming Workers’ Memorial Events we are hosting this year.

We invite you to take a moment and look at our newsletter that shares all the great events we are preparing for and hope that you can join us too this year.

We thank you all for your time and please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tonya Ford
Executive Director
USMWF.ORG, Inc (A 501 c3 non profit)

Sunday. APRIL 25, 2021 at 7pm cst (8pm est): USMWF’s Second Virtual National Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony via USMWF’s Facebook;

Wednesday, APRIL 28, 2021 at 9:00am-4:00pm cst (10:00am-5:00pm est):  USMWF’s Strive for Safety Workers’ Memorial Day Awareness Conference;

Wednesday, APRIL 28, 2021 at 8:00 pm cst. (7pm est): USMWF’s Kentucky Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony.  This event will be held virtually at our USMWF Kentucky Facebook;

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 7:00pm cst: USMWF’s Nebraska Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony.  This event will be held in person at the Nebraska State Capitol (northsteps) at 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508;

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