Georgia: Labourstart conference starts with a minute’s silence to honour fallen workers – #iwmd23
Trade unionists and labour activist started Labour Start Conference in Georgia with minute of silence to remember everyone who did not come back from work.
Nigeria: National President of CCESSA addresses construction workers on 28 April – #iwmd23 [Video}
Ayodeji Adeyemo the National President of CCESSA addresses construction workers on 28 April
Ghana: Wood and Forestry union TWU holds social dialogue to improve OHS – #iwmd23
The Timber and Woodworkers Union (TWU), BWI affiliate in Ghana held a social dialogue meeting on occupational health and safety (OHS) policies in Kumasi on April 28th, 2023. The meeting brought together representatives from the TWU, government officials, employers, and workers to discuss ways to improve OHS policies and practices in the Wood and Forestry Sector.
Burkina Faso: SNTBB marks 28 April with safety seminar
The National Union of Building and Wood Workers (SNTBB) of Burkina Faso celebrated the International Commemorative Workers Day (#JICT2023) by a national seminar held in Tenkodogo on April 29, 2023 under the theme: “Role of the Union in ILO C167 ratification; Role of OST in enterprises for better worker health”
India: The 28 April message is ‘Health and safety is non-noegotiable!’ – #iwmd23
#MakeItHappen Health and safety is a non-negotiable! Unions in India conduct awareness meetings in Delhi (MAMU), Punjab (BMS) and Himachal Pradesh (AHPWDIPHCWU)
Senegal: Construction workers’ union calls on employers to implement OHS as a fundamental right – #iwmd23
The National Syndicate of Construction Workers and BPT (SNTC/BTP), an affiliated with the IBB in Senegal, commemorated the International Workers Commemoration Day 2023 with a workplace campaign in Eiffage Senegal and calling on employers to act for the implementation of SST as what a fundamental workers right.
India: Cement plant safety workshops on 28 April – #iwmd23
The Indian National Cement Workers Federation convened health and safety workshop at selected cement plants. Also, KSCWCU conducted health and safety meeting to mark the day.
Uganda: Energy and construction workers push for comprehensive PPE compliance
Nigeria: NUCUCFWW joins with BWI affiliates around the world – #iwmd23