The Job Canadian workers are dying. A thousand workers die from accidents at work each year, and a million others are injured.
Thousands more die from diseases caused by toxic substances at work.
April 28 is recognized by the labour movement across Canada as the day when we mourn victims of workplace accidents or disease and remember their sacrifice. It is also a time for the renewal of our pledge to rededicate ourselves to the goal of making our workplace safer. We must continue to urge governments to improve health and safety standards and workers compensation benefits in the workplace. The program will feature speakers on health and safety in the workplace, and a memorial service followed by coffee. If you or your local union would like to place a wreath on the cairn dedicated to workers who are injured, disabled or killed on the job to join us.