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Argentina: Argentina: UOCRA reafirma su compromiso con la seguridad y la salud laboral

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En el Día Internacional de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, la Unión Obrera de la Construcción de la República Argentina UOCRA renovó su compromiso con la mejora continua de las condiciones laborales en el sector de la construcción, recordando a los trabajadores lesionados y fallecidos en ocasión del trabajo.

On the International Day of Safety and Health at Work, the Construction Workers Union of the Republic of Argentina UOCRA renewed its commitment to the continuous improvement of working conditions in the construction sector, remembering the injured and deceased workers on the occasion of the work.

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Brazil: Brasil de abril verde: Día Mundial de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo en la FETRACONSPAR

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El 28 de abril de 2025, la Fetraconspar – Fed Dos Trab Nas Ind Da Const E Do Mob Do Est Do Pr, en colaboración con SINDUSCON-PR, SECONCI-PR, SINTRACON CURITIBA, el Ministerio Público del Trabajo (MPT), Fundacentro y SINTESPAR, organizó un evento conmemorativo por el Día Mundial de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, en el marco del movimiento Abril Verde, que promueve la concienciación y prevención de accidentes y enfermedades laborales. La actividad se llevó a cabo a las 8:00 h en el auditorio de la entidad.

On April 28, 2025, Fetraconspar – Fed Dos Trab Nas Ind Da Const E Do Mob Do Est Do Pr in collaboration with SINDUSCON-PR, SECONCI-PR, SINTRACON CURITIBA, the Ministry of Public Labor (MPT), Fundacentro and SINTESPAR, organized a commemorative event for the World Day of Safety and Health at Work, within the framework of the April Green movement, which promotes awareness and prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The activity was held at 8:00 am in the auditorium of the entity.

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Peru: Campaña “Yo construyo sano y seguro” – FTCPP

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El sector de la construcción civil en Perú ha dado un paso trascendental en la promoción de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo con el lanzamiento de la campaña “Yo Construyo Sano y Seguro”, una iniciativa liderada por la Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú, acompañada por la Camara Peruana de la Construcción Capeco Perú y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo del Perú.

The civil construction sector in Peru has taken a landmark step in promoting safety and health at work with the launch of the campaign “I Construyo Sano and Safe”, an initiative led by the Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú accompanied by the Peruvian Chamber of Construction Capeco Perú and the Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo del Perú

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UK/England: Powerful Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration in St Helens

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A SERVICE was held in Vera Page Park, St Helens to honour those who have died at work.

The event took place on Saturday, April 27, to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day, which falls on Sunday, April 28. It was organised by  St Helens Trades Union Council.

Representatives from the council, unions, community clubs, and the borough’s two MPs attended the event, with music provided by Haydock Brass Band.

John Riley, secretary and one of the founding trustees of the Workers’ Memorial Foundation, whose father passed away from work-related injuries 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of the day.  Read more on the St Helens Star website.

 

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Global/Scotland: Nautilus commemorates maritime professionals on International Workers Memorial Day

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Nautilus commemorates maritime professionals on International Workers Memorial Day

29 April 2025

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Nautilus strategic organiser Martyn Gray. Image: Nautilus International

Nautilus International officials laid a wreath in remembrance of maritime officials killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell in performance of their duties to mark International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD), which is held each year on 28 April.

The wreath-laying took place on the first day of the STUC Annual Congress, which is taking place in Dundee between 28 and 30 April. Nautilus director of organising Martyn Gray attended the IWMD event at Caird Hall on behalf of Nautilus, where he laid a wreath along with several other STUC affiliates. The wreaths have now been positioned at the city’s remembrance tree.

https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/nautilus-commemorates-maritime-professionals-on-international-workers-memorial-day/

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Greece: OSETEE held a busy program of events to mark 28 April

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Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece, activities for 28 April

The  Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece (OSETEE) held a busy program of events to mark 28 April.

Action program of dr. Andreas Stoimenidis, President of Federation of Technical Enterprises Workers’ Associations of Greece, Vice Chair of EU- OSHA and Political Secretary of GSEE, for Monday, April 28, World Day for Health and Safety at Work and Memorial Day for Workers Who Lost Their Lives.

This year, the World Day coincides with a new record of losses in our country and is dedicated to the  risks emerging from the Digital Transition.

At the same time, Trade Unions around the world have designated April 28 as the Memorial Day for Workers who lost their lives in work accidents or from occupational diseases, to whom they pay tribute and promise of struggle.

  • 6.40 a.m. Interview with the journalist Alexandros Klossas on Parapolitika FM
  • 8.40 a.m. Interview with the journalist Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Talk Radio
  • 9.10 a.m. Interview with the journalists Efi Tzampazi and  Vaggelis Stolakis on Thessaloniki Municipal Radio FM 100
  • 9.30 a.m.  Interview with the journalists Maria Tsakiri and Christos Tsalikidis, on the show NEWSROOM  on ERT 3, 102 FM national radio station.
  • 10.15 a.m. Laying a wreath at Crying Square, in memory of the workers who lost their lives at work.
  • 11.00 a.m. Press Conference by Andreas Stoimenidis at Association of Daily Newspaper Editors of Attica (ΕΣΙΕΑ), Akadimias 20. New data  will be provided from OSETEE on human losses in the workplace.
  • 13.05 p.m. TV interview with journalist Nikos Kaskaras on the show Pulse of the Region on  DION TV
  • 13.30 p.m. TV interview with the journalist Kostas Mavridis on the show  FOCUS  on FLASH TV of West Macedonia. The show will be broadcast at 16.00 pm
  • 16.00 p.m. TV interview with the journalist Christina Kousouni, on the INTEX show on Naftemporiki TV.
  • 17.00 p.m.  Lecture by the President of OSETEE, Andreas Stoimenidis, at the Department of Public Health Policies at the University of West Attica.
  • 18.30 p.m.  Awareness and Memorial event of the Association of Technical Employees of Greece at the headquarters of OSETEE.
  • 19.00 p.m.  TV interview with the journalist Nikoleta Sfakianaki, on the show CRETA TODAY on CRETA TV
  • 19.30 p.m. Interview with the journalist Nikos Bogiopoulos on REAL FM
  • 01.00 a.m. Thuesday 29/04   TV interview with the journalists Nefeli Lygerou and Christos Nedos on the  show LATE NEWS on στo  ERTNEWS national channel

We all have to be proactive in Occupational Health and Safety issues on a daily basis.

We are at the disposal of our colleagues to support any initiative.

We call on our colleagues in the unions to highlight the Awareness and Remembrance Day.

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Sweden: Byggnads commemorates the 3,000 deaths from work last year

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BWI affiliate Byggnads has made the following statement for 28 April:
“Today, we think of everyone who doesn’t come home after work to their loved ones.

🕯 In 2024 13 people died in construction accidents in Sweden.
🕯 In total in Sweden, about 3000 people die prematurely each year

from disease or injuries caused by unhealthy work environments.

That everyone should be allowed to come home after the working day, must be a matter of course in Sweden in 2025!”

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Finland: Rakennusliitto makes 28 April statement

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BWI affiliate Rakennusliitto announced: “Today is the international day of work safety! Make sure to take care of your place every day, that
👉your personal protective equipment is in order
👉 follow the instructions
👉 You keep it neat and tidy
👉 report your security-related observations.
How do you prevent an accident?”

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Global: Heat kills, IUF warns on International Workers’ Memorial Day

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The International Labour Organization estimates that every year, 2.93 million workers die as a result of work-related factors with millions more suffering non-fatal work injuries.  On April 28, International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), we mourn those workers and commit to fighting for the living.

As our climate warms, workers face an increased risk of exposure to excessive heat, which can be fatal. In all IUF sectors — in fields, in kitchens, in factories, in hospitality and tourism — workers risk being exposed to excessive heat. A report produced by the ILO confirms that 71% of the working population is exposed to excessive heat, resulting in 22.85 million injuries and 18,970 deaths annually.

  • For IWMD 2025, the IUF has produced a leaflet to raise awareness and propose measures unions can take to protect workers.
  • The leaflet — Heat Kills — spells out that heat at work must be dealt with immediately, that employers have to fulfill their responsibilities to provide safe and healthy workplaces and that governments must develop legal protections.
  • IUF Acting General Secretary Kristjan Bragason comments: “Our members are on the front line of the climate crisis every day, and they need better protection to match the ever-increasing danger from rising temperatures that is already evident in all our regions.”
  • The IUF will develop more materials on the dangers of excessive heat, will challenge companies to engage with us on how to tackle excessive heat at work, and will work with our sister Global Union Federations to ensure international standards are in place to protect workers.
  • The IUF 28th Congress in 2023 adopted new commitments on tackling the climate crisis, which is driving the increase in temperature and increasingly unstable weather patterns that affect all workers.

The Heat Kills leaflet is available in English, French and Spanish. 

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Tanzania: Campaigning to prevent deadly dust diseased on 28 April – TAMICO

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BWI affiliate  – Tanzania Mines and Construction Workers’ Union (TAMICO)

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Remember the dead, fight like hell for the living