{"id":4863,"date":"2021-04-28T06:15:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T06:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/28april.org\/?p=4863"},"modified":"2021-04-28T06:15:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T06:15:16","slug":"canada-unifor-calls-for-pandemic-protection-for-workers-on-national-day-of-mourning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/28april.org\/?p=4863","title":{"rendered":"Canada: Unifor calls for pandemic protection for workers on National Day of Mourning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unifor calls for pandemic protection for workers on National Day of Mourning<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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TORONTO<\/strong>\u2013 As Unifor prepares to mark the National Day of Mourning on April 28, the union is calling for immediate government action to provide pandemic protection for workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pandemic has starkly revealed inequities in our workplaces, with many workers continuing to offer essential services, despite the risks to their health and to that of their families,\u201d said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. \u201cNo one should have to die to make a living, but provincial governments continue to reject pandemic measures needed to protect workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sadly, 19 Unifor members lost their lives since the last Day of Mourning, either on the job or to COVID-19. The seven Unifor members who died from COVID-19 worked in a variety of sectors, including long-term care, warehouse and manufacturing. In their memory, Unifor is continuing to advocate for priority vaccine access for all workers who must leave the house, permanent paid sick days, paid vaccination time and increased rapid testing.<\/p>\n

April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning, to pay tribute to workers who died due to workplace injury and occupational disease and recommit to improve health and safety in the workplace. This year\u2019s even takes on special significance during the heightened safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

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