International Workers Memorial Day – Monday 28 April

The 28th of April marks International Workers’ Memorial Day.

It is an international day where unions, workers and their families and communities around the world join together to remember those who have been killed or injured at work, and to reflect on the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

Each year an international theme is chosen. This year, the theme is ‘Occupational health and safety: A fundamental right at work’ with an explicit focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation of occupational health and safety.

We will remember those who have died at work or from work-related causes with a moving ceremony in Argyle Square.

Please join us in remembering the dead, and fighting like hell for the living.

Join us on the solemn occasion of Workers’ Memorial Day as we gather to honor and remember those who have tragically lost their lives or suffered injuries and illnesses on the job.

A remembrance service will be held for those who have died or been injured at work. Moments of reflection, calls to action for stricter health and safety regulations, and a collective resolve to ensure such tragedies are never repeated. After the formal proceedings, attendees will have the opportunity to lay wreaths at the memorial wall.

Every year on International Workers Memorial Day, workers, unions and communities gather to remember those who have tragically lost their lives at work. UnionsACT invites you to join us on the 28th April at 9am to a commemorative service to honour those who were killed or seriously injured while on the job.

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