{"id":6180,"date":"2023-04-27T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T15:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/28april.org\/?p=6180"},"modified":"2023-04-27T13:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T13:12:17","slug":"uk-unions-make-work-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/28april.org\/?p=6180","title":{"rendered":"UK: Unions make work safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April commemorates those workers.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>!<\/p>\n

View the map<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>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.<\/p>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown beyond doubt that working people suffer at the hands of unscrupulous employers.<\/p>\n

We must remember those we have lost and organise for safer, healthier work in their memory.<\/p>\n

Can’t make it to an event?<\/strong><\/p>\n