National Day of Mourning is an event observed worldwide every April 28
Ottawa (25 April 2007) - The National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job will be observed at events across Canada and around the world this Saturday, April 28. NUPGE poster
Below are some of the main events in Canada. Please take time to participate. We must demand that governments enforce existing laws by providing the necessary tools and resources to reduce such unacceptable workplace risks.
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has issued a poster to draw attention to this somber occasion. We are asking our members to download it and use it wherever possible. (In many locations around the world, one minute of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m.)
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Charlottetown
Saturday, April 28th, 1 p.m.
Coles Building, Richmond Street
PEI Union of Public Sector Employees
Ottawa
Saturday, April 28th, 12:30 p.m.
National Day of Mourning
Vincent Massey Park
Join Ottawa trade unionists and supporters from all sectors and all industries at this important ceremony.
Information: Ottawa and District Labour Council 613-233-7820
Toronto
Friday April 27th
Downtown Toronto, at Simcoe Place
As a leader in Ontario's health and safety system, we believe that everyone should come home safe from work every day.
Calgary
Saturday, April 28th, 11:45 a.m.
Death March from WCB-Alberta, 300 – 6 Avenue SE
City of Calgary Workers’ Memorial (Edwards Place Park,
SW corner City Hall, 9th Avenue & MacLeod Trail SE)
Contact: CDLC @ 262-2390, Aloma Mitchell 255-9536 or Gord Bogstie 204-8296
Edmonton
Saturday, April 28th, 12 noon
12th Annual International Day of Mourning
Candlelight Ceremony
City Room of City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square (Refreshments to follow ceremony).
Event sponsored by the Edmonton and District Labour Council and the Alberta Federation of Labour
Vancouver
Friday, April 27th, 10 a.m.
Workers' Memorial in Vancouver's Hastings Park
Families, workers, employers, and other interested parties are invited to attend. NUPGE
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More information:
• April 28: 'Safe and Healthy Workplaces for All Workers'
• NUPGE poster marks Day of Mourning
• NUPGE poster: Work Kills - Download - pdf
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