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2025, 2025 Europe, 2025 UK, Events listing, News

UK: Big Zoom in solidarity with the family of Zane Gbangbola – call for independent inquiry

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 – 18:00 to 18:20
Register for online event

Eleven years ago, 7-year-old Zane Gbangbola tragically died when the basement of his home in Chertsey was flooded with water from the Thames. There is very strong evidence that this allowed hydrogen cyanide gas from a former landfill site nearby to seep into the house. In fact, hydrogen cyanide gas was detected three times in the home by the Fire Brigade.

Both Zane and his father Kye suffered a cardiac arrest. Zane tragically lost his life and Kye was paralysed from the waist down. Kye and Zane’s mother, Nicole Lawler, have been tirelessly seeking justice and answers ever since. See Truth About Zane – Truth About Zane for more information.

On 28 April – International Workers Memorial Day – when we remember the dead and fight for the living – join the family from 6pm to 6.20 pm to send a powerful message to the Prime Minister about the need for an independent panel inquiry to investigate how Zane was killed.

Andy Burnham has been a high-profile supporter of the campaign for years and he will also be speaking. Daniel Kebede will be introducing the speakers.

Please save the date and time and register early – the family want this to be huge and early registrations will help bolster their confidence that it will be.

Speakers

Kye and Nicole – Zane’s parents
Andy Burnham – Mayor of Greater Manchester
Introductions – Daniel Kebede – NEU General Secretary
Learn more at Truth About Zane.

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UK: 28 April UK events listing – Megaphone

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?

Megaphone, UK

2024, 2024 Europe, 2024 UK, Events listing, News, Resources, Videos

Britain: TUC 28 April video message

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“On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember every life lost to unsafe work and commit to fighting for the health and safety of every worker.”

2024, 2024 England, 2024 Europe, 2024 UK, Events listing, graphics, News, Resources

England/Wales events map: Remember the dead, fight for the living

TUC has published an interactive map listing 28 April events. It is being continually updated – you can  submit an event yourself or view the map here. 

More on TUC’s 28 April webpages

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UK: TUC leading building safety inspection drive for Workers’ Memorial Day

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TUC says  “We know the risks of Raac, asbestos, poor fire safety and ventilation can be a dangerous mix. Too many of our workplaces are riddled with one or more of these. Successive governments have failed to remove and improve, and too many employers fail to properly control risk.”

So in the week leading up to Workers’ Memorial Day, TUC is taking action asking union safety reps, or reps who are responsible for health and safety as part of their role  to carry out a building safety inspection. Between Monday 22 and Sunday 29 April, union safety reps across the country will all inspect together. More than 600 reps have already signed up. More details

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UK: TUC video message on 28 April

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A 28 April solidarity message from UK’s Shelly Asquith, TUC safety lead.

2023, 2023 UK, Events listing, News, Resources

UK: Unions make work safe

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!

View the map

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?

 

2023, 2023 Europe, 2023 Scotland, Events listing, News

Scotland: 28 April gathering in Edinburgh organised by Scottish Hazards and Edinburgh TUC

Edinburgh Trade Union Council and Scottish Hazards have organised a gathering to remember those who have died at work and to refresh the resolve to fight for safe and healthy working conditions in Scotland and throughout the world.

The organisations have issued a broad invite to come and speak for your family, your union or your organisation. The theme is organising for safe and healthy work and will feature speakers from trade union and bereaved families.

The event will take place at the Workers’ Memorial Day Tree at Princes Street Gardens – nearest entrance is the west side of the mound going down the lowest path.

28 April 2023, 12.30-1.30pm

2023, 2023 UK, News

UK: TUC – Our big day is just 7 weeks away!

In seven weeks’ time, it will be International Workers’ Memorial Day, which as many of you know is an international day marked by the trade union movement to remember all workers who lost their lives to workplace illness or injury, and to recommit ourselves to fighting to keep workers safe: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living!

You might: On 28 April remember someone who died as a result of work by using our online memorial wall; check out our workers’ health & safety timeline and use it for member education; host a IWMD event and list it on our website with an interactive map; or ask your local council to sign up to our Stay Safe, Join a Union campaign.

Action Online memorial wall. IWMD interactive events map. Stay Safe, Join a Union campaign.

Resources IWMD posters and graphics for social media. TUC guide to Organising on Health and Safety. Upcoming TUC Education courses for reps

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UK: 28 April organising resources from TUC and Hazards magazine

Health and Safety and Organising – A guide for reps, TUC and related interactive guide for union reps (you may need to register to access this resource).

 

Organising for OHS, Hazards website.