To mark International Workers’ Memorial Day BWI affiliate, GTUBWW, will conduct vocational training and worksite visits in Cairo.
Ugandan union UBCCEAWU to mark 28 April with action at Lafarge-Holcim Hilma Cement Plant
Ugandan union UBCCEAWU will mark 28 April with a safety awareness raising campaign at the Lafarge-Holcim Hilma Cement Plant. The BWI affiliate hopes the action will secure safety improvements at the site.
International Workers’ Memorial Day activity in Kenya
For 28 April Kenyan unions affiliated to BWI – KUPRIPUPA, UNRISK, KBCTFIEA, KQMWU – will be running a work safety campaign with the aim of forming workplace safety committees.
Mozambique unions are running workplace accident awareness campaigns for Workers’ Memorial Day
Campaigning and recruitment are the key themes of the 28 April workplace accident awareness campaigns led by unions SINTICIM and SINTAF – Mozambique affiliates of the global construction union federation BWI.
Unions will mark 28 April in Zimbabwe with work safety awareness campaigns
BWI affiliated trade unions CLAWUZ, GAPWUZ, ZCATWU and ZEWU will be running OHS awareness campaigns in Gweru and Harare, Zimbabwe.
Namibia: MANWU will use 28 April to campaign for a National Employee Wellness Policy
Between 28 – 30 April construction unknown and BWI affiliate Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) will be running a workplace campaign to strengthen OSH Programmes between MANWU and all stakeholders. In particular MANWU will campaign for the Ministry of Labour to develop a national employee wellness policy and finalise an occupational safety and health policy
The union will develop campaign materials for importance of Employee wellness policy and finalisation of the OHS Policy.
Mauritius: CMWEU activities for 28 April
Construction union and BWI affiliate Construction, Metal and Employees Union (CMWEU) has announced its plans to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.
The union’s plan is to “Sensitise the workers on difference between general checkup and work related medical checkup and what protection exist in the law.
“Acquire expert support, Occupational Health Physician to educate workers on Occupational diseases and long-term effects on the livelihood of the worker.”
And “Visibility actions to educate workers on ‘UNIONS MAKE SAFE WORK’”
The activity will take place in Rose Hill – Mauritius . It is targeted at CMWEU Unions leaders, OHS committee members, government and the public and it is hoped the outcome will be that “Workers become fully aware of the occupational diseases and long-term effects and how best to prevent from such. Distribution of pamphlets and other printed materials on work sites and sensitization campaign through meeting on work sites.”
Wales TUC to produce a short film highlighting the effectiveness of safety reps
Wales TUC is to produce a short animation for Workers’ Memorial Day, 28 April. The union body will be launching it digitally, along with a pre-recorded item from the First Minister. The animation will focus on the difference that health and safety reps can make at work.
Further details:
| Nisreen Mansour
Policy Officer
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Swyddog Polisi |
Canada: Manitoba Federation of Labour event for 28 April
Manitoba Federation of Labour will mark International Workers’ Memorial Day with a walk and memorial service more
Canada: Nova Scotia activities for 28 April
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is marking 28 April with three events:
“Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
“We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies.
“Every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each work day.
“By working together – with employers, workers and our health and safety partners – we can prevent worker injuries and deaths before they occur.
“In 2017, 21 workers lost their lives due to workplace accidents/illness.
“You can attend this year’s ceremonies at the following locations:
Halifax
Saturday, April 28th
11 a.m.
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds Wreath laying invited.
For information:
Joan Wark
NS Federation of Labour
902.454.6735
joan@nslabour.ca
Kentville
Saturday, April 28th
3 p.m.
Monument in Memorial Park on Park St. (Main Street)
Host: Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Wreath laying invited
Reception to follow at the Labour Council Office at 362 Main Street
For information:
Wayne Kelley
Annapolis Valley Labour Council President
902-848-6834
wkelley@eastlink.ca
Yarmouth
Saturday, April 28th
11:30 a.m.
Fisherman’s Memorial, Water Street, Yarmouth
Host: South West Labour Group
Wreaths and yellow carnations invited
Some carnations will be on hand
Opportunity to read loved name into memory
Further info contact event chair Lisa Potter
902-245-2990 email potterm@ns.sympatico.ca”