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Global: International response to Workers’ Memorial Day
The International Trade Union Confederation estimates that over 14 million people took part in some 10,000 activities across the world on 28 April, Workers’ Memorial Day. Over 2.2 million workers die each year from work accidents and disease, and some 160 million more are injured or become ill.
Workers Memorial Day reports • Risks 404
Hazards news, 2 May 2009

Global: ILO Workers' Memorial Day 2009: Health and life at work: A basic human right
To mark this year's World Day for Safety and Health at workILO SafeWork Programme has prepared various products and promotional material.
In addition, and in connection with the celebration of the ILO's 90th anniversary, a number of activities took place on 28 April at ILO headquarters in Geneva:
• a session including presentations and a reception
• the opening of a dedicated photo exhibition
• further information and resources
Hazards news, May 2009

Global: 28 April: World’s Trade Unions Demand Action to End Workplace Carnage
More than 14 million people are expected to take part in some 10,000 activities across the world today, the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers. Over 2.2 million workers die each year from work accidents and disease, and some 160 million more are injured or become ill. ITUC
Hazards news, 28 April 2009

Britain: Government moves on Workers’ Memorial Day
Unions have welcomed an announcement by the government that it is looking at officially recognising Workers’ Memorial Day. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Purnell confirmed that a consultation will look at how the day could be officially recognised in the UK.
DWP Announcement • TUC news release • Risks 404
Hazards news, 2 May 2009

Work deaths harm whole families
When somebody dies at work, they are never the only victim. Work deaths harm whole families, whole communities. On Workers' Memorial Day, 28 April each year, workers demand employers pay for their safety crimes. And unions commit themselves to organise for safe and healthy work. A Hazards magazine special report, April 2009.

USA: Labor secretary to honor fallen workers on Workers Memorial Day Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who has made worker safety and health a priority, will join workers, union leaders, elected officials and college staff to commemorate Workers Memorial Day by helping break ground for a new national workers memorial at the National Labor College (NLC) campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. AFL-CIO Now Blog Apr 21, 2009

Global: What are you doing on 28 April?
Workers’ Memorial Day – the 28 April event where unions and campaigners each year commemorate those killed at work and pledge to press for health and safety improvements – is drawing close. TUC’s updated webpages note: “It is our day, workers and our families and our trade unions, to focus on health and safety at work, both in our workplaces, and at events locally, nationally and worldwide.”
Hazards 28 April international listings and resources • TUC briefing and Workers’ Memorial Day webpages • Risks 400
Hazards news, 4 April 2009

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