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The 28th of April marks International Workers’ Memorial Day 2024. Despite the success of establishing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) as a fundamental right, the harsh reality persists: we witness a rise in fatalities each year due to work-related accidents and diseases. This year, BWI will put the spotlight on the risks leading to the loss of workers’ lives in our sectors daily, under the theme: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH\u2014LET’S TALK HAZARDS.<\/b><\/p>\n
Trade unions worldwide will collaborate with employers to conduct joint activities, and\/or organise rallies to underscore the critical hazards in our sectors and strategize on preventing future workplace fatalities. These activities will take place from the 22nd to the 28th of April.<\/b><\/p>\n
According to the November 2023 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the latest estimate for work-related accidents and diseases nears 3 million, with 2.6 million deaths attributed to work-related diseases and 330,000 to fatal accidents. This represents a more than 5 percent increase compared to 2015. The trend is clear, alarming and unacceptable! Each of these fatalities could and should have been preventable.<\/p>\n
In memory of those we’ve lost, we call for a collective effort to ensure that all workers are aware of their rights, and that all employers understand their obligations in identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards in the workplace.<\/p>\n
We pursue this through coordinated collective actions and other initiatives leading up to the International Workers’ Memorial Day on the 28th of April.<\/p>\n
What can affiliates, partners, and allies do?<\/b><\/p>\n
BWI regional offices will encourage and assist all affiliates in engaging in one or more of the following activities:<\/p>\n
\u00a0Facilitate toolbox safety and health training sessions on hazards at worksites.<\/p>\n
Please share your plans with your regional coordinator, and we will include them on the dedicated website www.28april.org, where confirmed materials, activities, and events are shared.<\/p>\n
During the Week of Action, document your activities by:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Download our\u00a0campaign materials.<\/a><\/p>\n Share all your content with the BWI communication team.<\/p>\n\n
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