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Algeria
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Algeria
meeting, commemorative ceremony and special materials
Meeting organised by: Institut Public sous tutelle du Ministere
du Travail de l'Emploi et de la Sécurité Sociale.
The material will include banners, pins, CDs, posters, pens,
badges, and pencil cases. |
Angola
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UNTA-CS
plans events in four regions Uniao Nacional dos Trabalhadores
de Angola (UNTA-CS) has announced that it will organise
International Workers' Memorial Day events in four provinces
of Angola: Luanda, Benguela, Cabina and Huambo. more |
Argentina
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Argentina:
Trend-Setting Workers' Memorial Day activities set the tone
for fresh worker safety perspectives The Argentinean
authority for risks at work - Superintendencia de Riesgos
del Trabajo (SRT) - has organised a trend-setting commemoration
week of concentrated events from 28-30 April that will promote
avenues for decent, safe and healthy work. more |
Australia
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Workers
Memorial Day and the Zero Occupational Cancer Campaign
The 2008 national OHS Campaign of the ACTU is focused on
Occupational Cancer, and is part of a broader global unions
campaign. VTHC is a member of ACTU campaign committee which
has has been meeting since last year and a number of dates
and events have been scheduled as part of the campaign more |
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Gippsland
Asbestos Related Diseases Support Inc Gippsland Asbestos
Related Diseases Support Inc. are conducting their Annual
Wreath Laying Ceremony to coincide with International Workers’
Memorial Day in memory of workers who die, are injured or
fall ill as a result of their work.
more |
Austria
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Downtown
Vienna Event To Highlight Austrian Workers' Memorial Day
Ceremonies ÖGB The Austrian Trade Union Federation
is planing a central event for April 28 that will take place
in a highly-frequented public square close to its headquarters
in Vienna. ÖGB President Rudolf Hundstorfer will deliver
a speech on this occasion, providing background for International
Workers' Memorial Day, in which he will outline the international
as well as national priorities that trade unions have established
under the theme, “Good Occupational Health for All
Workers”. more |
Bangladesh
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OHSE
The Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
Foundation (OSHE) will once again be organising special
events for associated national trade union centres and industrial
federations to observe 28 April 2008 more |
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Press
Conference and Campaign Flyers Organised by the Bangladesh
Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE)
Trade union leaders from the national and sector levels,
workers' association leaders, Labour Department officials,
employers' representatives, non-governmental organizations
working on public health and labour rights issues, and civil
society leaders are expected to attend the event. Bangladesh
Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE) |
Belgium
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CDAST
occupational cancer conference Centre de Défense
et d'Action pour la Santé des Travailleurs
(CDAST) will be holding an occupational conference
to coincide with International Workers' Memorial Day,
28 April. More
information in French
CDSAT Zoom sur les cancers professionels
A l'occasion du 28 avril, Journée Mondiale pour
la Sécurité et la Santé au Travail,
le CDAST organise une conférence-débat autour
du thème des cancers d'origine professionnelle.
plus
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Belgium
Magazine Feature The organisation Prevent dedicated
the last issue of its magazine, PreventActua, to World
Day for Safety and Health at Work and to a discussion
of international labour standards
Prevent Website
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FGTB
Plans Working Session On Monday 28 April la Fédération
Général du Travail de Belgique (FGTB) will
participate in a special work session within an EU strategy
to reduce workplace accidents by 25 per cent hosted by
the Ministry of Labour. It will be attended by representatives
of Belgian experts and employers on the topic, with the
conclusions provided by the country’s labour Minister
Madam J. Milquet.
Contact Francois
Philip
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Bolivia
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more |
Bermuda
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Bermudans
bring light to 28 April commemoration Discussions
are underway in the Bermuda Industrial Union to once again
commemorate April 28 as International Workers' Memorial
Day. more |
Brazil
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Month-long
focus on prevention and workplace OHSE Brazilian
unions and the ‘Public Services for Workers´
Health’ in the São Paulo State kicked off
a wide range of activities last Wednesday 23 April that
will extend to the 28th and then spill-over to May Day
and beyond, to culminate into a Month of Workers´Health.
more
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Cambodia
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Cambodian
activities An number of activities are being held
to commemorate International Workes' Day 2008 more |
Cameroon
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Cameroon
unions deliver 28 April AIDS message to Japanese embassy
CSAC/FSES: The ‘Confédération des Syndicats
Autonome du Cameroun’ and the ‘Fédération
des Syndicats des Employés de la Santé’
will organise a a rally in the capital city Yaoundé
to deliver a letter from Cameroon trade unions to the Japanese
Embassy about the need for the G8 to establish better accountability
about their promises regarding public health and HIV/AIDS.
more |
Canada
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CLC
Day of mourning statement On April 28, 2008, we mark
the 24th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning for
workers killed and injured on the job. The National Day
of Mourning is an initiative of the Canadian Labour Congress
and was started in 1984. It is now celebrated around the
world from Azerbaijan to Zambia. more
• poster |
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Canadian
Auto Workers' union
On 'April 28 - The Day of Mourning' CAW is urging its members
to stop and remember workers who are injured or killed on
the job.
more |
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CUPE
National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2008
It’s been
24 years since CUPE initiated the National Day of Mourning
and instead of improvements for workers, the situation is
getting worse. More workers are being injured, made sick
and killed on the job. In 2008 CUPE mourns the three members
killed at work. more |
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Ban
Asbestos Canada Ban
Asbestos Canada has produced a hard hitting brochure to
be handed out at Workers' Memorial Day events more |
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Teamsters
Canada Rail Conference Division 295 Toronto
TCRC division 295 calls on all workers to join them
in honouring workers kille dand injured at work. more |
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Calgary
& District Labour Council (CDLC) On 28 April
2008, the Calgary and District Labour Council (CDLC) will
once again drawing attention to the human cost of Alberta’s
economic boom by organising a ‘Death March’
in Calgary, the capital of the province of Alberta. The
march will begin at their Workers’ Compensation Board
and end in a wreath-laying ceremony in front of their City
Hall. more |
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Workers'
Health Centre WHC has updated its 2008 workers'
memorial Day webpages
where you can link to the 2008 brochure, fact sheet, and
consolidated Ontario event listing (more than 50 events).THe
theme this year is “One day to mourn. 365 to make
a difference.” more
• contact
Marty White
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Colombia
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more |
Costa
Rica
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BWI
affiliates SUNTRACS and SITICEDPA activities for Workers'
Memorial Day The National Federation of Workers in
Construction and Allied Trades (SUNTRACS) will hold a three
day workshop about the provisions of worker regulations
and ILO Convention 167. They will publicise the trade union
position in the daily newspaper. As well, SUNTRACS will
organise other activities with injured workers and survivors
of those who have died on the job. The Cement Workers Union
(SITICEDPA) will hold a workshop on occupational safety
and health on 28 April.
Contact: Fiona Murie
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Croatia
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Croatian
Unions Make Ambitious Plans for 28 April
The Union of Autonomous Trade Unions of Croatia (UATUC)
is planning a number of activities to prepare for and
observe International Workers' Memorial Day.
more
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Czech
Republic
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Commemorative
Seminar Planned for Workers' Memorial Day The Czech
- Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions (CMKOS) will organise
a seminar on “Healthy and Safe Workplace for All“,
along with a candle ceremony to highlight the International
Workers' Memorial Day. more |
Denmark
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Danish
Unions Adopt 28 Slogan: “Safe & Healthy Work for
All" "Safe and healthy work for all"
will be the 28 April slogan for the Danish Confederation
of Trade Unions (LO-Denmark) and the Confederation of Salaried
Employees and Civil Servants in Denmark (FTF) to organise
this year’s International Workers' Memorial Day activities.
more |
Dominican
Republic
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Dominican
Republic BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities
The National Federation of Workers in the Construction,
Wood and Construction Materials Industries (FENTICOMMC)
will hold a workshop on occupational health and safety.
Federación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria
de la Construcción, Madera y Materiales de Construcción
(FENTICOMMC) Taller sobre salud y seguridad y el 28 de
abril.
Contact fenticommc@hotmail.com
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Denmark
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Danish
Unions Adopt 28 Slogan: “Safe & Healthy Work for
All" "Safe and healthy work for all"
will be the 28 April slogan for the Danish Confederation
of Trade Unions (LO-Denmark) and the Confederation of Salaried
Employees and Civil Servants in Denmark (FTF) to organise
this year’s International Workers' Memorial Day activities.
more |
Ecuador
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Ecuadorian
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
Equatorian Federation of Mechanic Equipment Workers (FEDESOMEC)
will hold a workshop on health & safety for mechanics
and equipment repair workers.
Federación Ecuatoriana de Operadores y Mecánicos
de Equipo Caminero (FEDESOMEC) Taller sobre salud y seguridad:
el caso del sector caminero. Contact/Contacto kathypozov@hotmail.commore |
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BWI
affiliate FEDESOMEC The Equatorian Federation of
Mechanic Equipment Workers (FEDESOMEC) will hold a workshop
on occupational safety and health for mechanics on 28
April.
Contact: Fiona
Murie
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more |
El
Salvador
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El
Salvadorian BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities
The Union of Workers in Construction and Allied
Industries (SOICSCES) will hold a workshop on occupational
health and safety. They will publish in the local newspaper
and hold discussions in the workplace
Sindicato de Obreros de la Industria de la Construcción,
Similares y Conexos de El Salvador (SOICSCES) Taller con
el tema de salud y seguridad. Espacio en Diario Colatino
y charlas en obras.
Contact/Contacto soicses@navegante.com.sv
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Finland
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Finland
newsletter feature
The Finish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) will
publish information on World Day for Safety and Health
at Work in its African Newsletter on Occupational Health
and Safety 1/2008 Youth and Work Issue. The African Newsletter,
which will come out in April, is made in collaboration
with the ILO. FIOH
website
Seminar The Centre for
Occupational Safety will hold a seminar in Helsinki for
550 participants, which is already fully booked. Among
the participants will be occupational safety and health
personnel and other occupational safety and health professionals.
The seminar is being planned with various actors involved
in the Finnish Safety sector.
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France
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French
construction unions kick off Workers' Memorial Day campaign
to boost accident and injury reporting The ‘Fédération
Nationale des Salariérs de la Construction CGT”
in France has kicked off a wide-sweeping Workers' Memorial
Day campaign, “Refuse to be a Victim” and
has initiated a petition for union members to identify
inadequately reported workplace injury and illness. more
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French
Polynesia
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Unions
in Polynesian islands demonstrate and plan government
meeting The Trade Union Confederation of French
Polynesia A TIA I MUA (ATIM) is planning a demonstration
to commemorate April 28, followed by a meeting with the
President of its Government to discuss new regulations
that are being prepared. They will also call for additional
regulations to protect public workers who are still not
protected.
Contact Yves
LAUGROST
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Greece
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Greece
poster reproduction Organised by the Hellenic Institute
for Occupational Health and Safety The Institute will reproduce
the ILO 'World Day' poster and translate it into Greek. |
Guatemala
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Guatemalan
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
National Construction and Services Union of Guatemala (SINCS-G)
will organise an orientation concerning Occupational Health
Delivery which will document cases from Local Authorities
with affiliated unions and organisations that have a concentration
of women workers, as well as a presentation of the 2005
Tripartite Declaration of the Authorities.
Sindicato Nacional de la Construcción y Servicios
de Guatemala (SINCS-G) Socialización del Día
Nacional e Internacional de la Salud Laboral Entrega de
documentos a Autoridades Locales Concentración de
Afiliados y organizaciones hermanas. Presentación
del Pronunciamiento Tripartito 2005 a las autoridades Contact/Contacto
jdconstruccion@hotmail.com |
Guyana
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Guyana
occupational safety and health month Guyana celebrates
the entire month of April as Occupational safety and health
month. A variety of activites are planned, in collaborating
with social partners at the national and enterprise levels.
calendar [pdf] |
Hungary
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Hungarian
unions inaugurate monument and launch Occupational Health
and Safety Campaign The National Confederation of
Hungarian Trade Unions (MSzOSz) will observe 28 April International
Workers' Memorial Day by organising a major conference on
the subject of "Safe and healthy work for all".
more |
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Hungary
conference, commemorative ceremony and exhibition
Organised by the Hungarian Labour Inspectorate, the Foundation
of Occupational Safety and Health Representatives and the
National Confederation |
India
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Indian
trade unions mark Workers' Memorial Day
Indian trade unions will mark International Workers'
Memorial Day in number of ways including a letter writing
campaign, visits and training sessions. more |
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People's
Training and Resource Centre To mark International
Workers' Memorial Day PTRC plans to host a free full day
seminar at Baroda titled "Compensation for Occupational
Diseases: Issues and problems" where the medical,
legal and social issues of compensation will be discussed.
An evening protest is also planned at Sayajigunj. Report
and pictures
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Indonesia
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F-KUI
In Indonesia, the Federation of Construction, Informal and
General Workers (F-KUI) will launch a Ban Asbestos Campaign
from the F-KUI Branch of Pekanbaru – Riau, Indonesia
on 28 April. more |
Israel
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Histadrut
The Histadrut will be marking International Workers'
Memorial Day by lighting a candle, holding a minute's silence
and glancing at the activities being held elsewhere. |
Jamaica
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Workers'
Memorial Day activities in Jamaica The Jamaican Ministry
of Labour and Social Security and the University of the
West Indies will both hold activities to mark International
Workers' Memorial Day. more |
Japan
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Japan
Publication Organised by the Japanese Trade Union
Confederation (JTUC-RENGO) JTUC-RENGO will publish a Japanese
edition of the 2008 World Day Report for Safety and Health
at Work. |
Kenya
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Kenya
campaign Kenya Campaign Activities organised by Andrew
O. Murka a District Occupational Health and Safety Officer,
who will hold road safety campaign activities in the Rift
Valley Province of Kenya focusing on, "Road safety
for a safer, healthier and more productive.” |
Kosovo
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Women
trade unionist of Kosovo make OHS a priority The
Trade Union Women’s Network of Kosovo (RRGSK, Rrjeti
i Gruas Sindikaliste të Kosovës) is organising
a press conference in addition to a number of other activities
in observance International Workers' Memorial Day. more |
Latvia
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Latvian
unions host conference on safety laws and regulations The
Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia (LBAS, Latvijas
Brivo arodbiedribu savieniba) is organising a special conference
on 28 April to observe International Workers' Memorial Day.
more |
Lithuania
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Lithuanian
unions deal with fears of non-compliance Trade unionists
in Lithuania are making plans to observe 28 April International
Workers‘ Memorial Day amidst reports that the number
of fatal and serious accidents at work in their country
is increasing. more |
Malaysia
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Malaysian
activites A number of different activities are
being organised for International Workers' Memorial Day.
more |
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Malaysian
unions pause for reflection on 28 April The Malaysian
Trade Union Congress (MTUC) will organise a half day of
' Reflexion and Inputs', aimed at awareness raising about
workers and the daily risks they face at work. more
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Malta
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Maltese
Unions host 28 April ceremonies and educational events
As in previous years, the General Workers' Union of Malta
(GWU) will be organising a number of activities to observe
International Workers' Memorial Day. Preparations will include
visits to the Minister of Labour, the Acting Leader of the
Opposition in Parliament and the Archbishop of Malta. more |
Mexico
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Mexican
Doctors adopt 28 April for yearly commemoration On
30 April at the Hospitalario del ISSSTE a conference by
the Public Health Medical Society - the ‘Sociedad
Mexica de Salud Pública’ - of the Federal District
of Mexico will host its first ceremony and adopt 28 April
as an important date for successive years to highlight public
health in that country.
Contact Dr.
San Roman Arriaga |
Moldova
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Unions
in Moldova convene 28 April assembly The National
Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) is planning
a candle lighting ceremony that will take place in the CNSM
headquarters to commemorate the loss of life and illness
due to accidents and unsafe workplaces. more |
New
Zealand
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Services
and rallies are the ingredients for New Zealand 28 April
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) has
already planned 28 April activities in four communities
to draw attention to the plight of hundreds of New Zealand
workers who still die every year as a result of their work
and reinvigorate the fight for rights of the living. more |
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New
Zealand Campaign The Department of Labour (Te Tari
Mahi) is planning a short campaign designed to leverage
World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The campaign, which
is still in its embryonic stages, will include press coverage
and outdoor advertising. The purpose of the campaign is
to remind employers and employees of their responsibilities
in the workplace. New
Zealand Department of Labour |
Nicaragua
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Nicaraguan
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
The National Trade Union of Carpenters, Bricklayers and
Allied Trade Unions (SNSCAASC) will hold a workshop and
an assessment of accidents in the workplace in 2008.
Sindicato Nacional de Sindicatos de Carpinteros, Albañiles,
Armadores, Similares y Conexos (SNSCAASC) Taller y monitoreo
de los accidentes en las obras 2008 Contact/Contacto
maquila@cablenet.com.ni |
Niger
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Unions
in Niger plan seminars and public awareness for 28 April
The 'Confédération Nigérienne
du Travail’ (Nigerien Confederation of Labour, CNT)
is organising a number of activities for Workers' Memorial
Day in the Republic Niger. more |
Oman
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Oman
seminar and exhibition Organised by the Department
of Environmental and Occupational Health (DEOH), Ministry
of Health. For the first time last year, the Sultanate of
Oman celebrated International Workers' memorial Day by holding
a one day seminar and exhibition with participation from
the government and private sectors. Once again, Oman will
celebrate the same event on the 28th of April. Department
of Environmental and Occupational Health (DEOH) |
Pakistan
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Pakistan
Workers’ Federation
PWF is the first national centre to report on its activities
for International Workers' Memorial Day.
more |
Palestine
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Palestine
Unions in Palestine commemorate 28 April in every district
On 28 April the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions
(PGFTU) is planning one central activity in Nablus, which
will be duplicated in all districts of the country as numerous
commemorations to dead and injured workers. more
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Panama
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Panamanian
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
National Federation of Workers in Construction and Allied
Trades (SUNTRACS) will hold a three day workshop about the
provisions of worker regulations and ILO Convention 167.
They will publicise the trade union position in the daily
newspaper and organize activities with injured workers and
survivors of those who have died. In addition, the Cement
Workers Union (SITICEDPA) will hold a workshop on occupational
health & safety in the cement industry.
Sindicato Unitario Nacional de Trabajadores de la Construcción
y Similares (SUNTRACS) Taller de 3 días a los responsable
de grupos reglamento de seguridad y convenio #167 de OIT.
Publicar posición del sindicato en diario local y
Actividades con viudas y lisiados. SITICEDPA Taller sobre
salud y seguridad en la industria de cemento.
Contact/ Contacto mcalde@racsa.co.cr |
Paraguay
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Paraguayan
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities
The Federation of Construction and Wood Workers of Paraguay
(FETRACOMP) will hold a training session to inform its members
about the meaning of 28 April.
Federación de Trabajadores de la Construcción
y a Madera del Paraguay FETRACOMP) Taller de formación
interna sobre el 28 de abril
Contact/ Contacto fetracomp@hotmail.com |
Peru
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Peruvian
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
Federation of Civil Construction Unions (FTCCP) will hold
a seminar entitled “28 April: World Day for Workplace
Health and Safety” and will mobilise a demonstration
with 300 members at the Canadian Embassy to deliver a message
under the motto: "ASBESTOS KILLS. ¡BAN IT IMMEDIATELY!"
La Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción
Civil del Perú (FTCCP): Seminario: “28 de Abril:
Día Mundial de la Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo”,
movilización de 300 compañeros a la embajada
de Canadá para entregar nota. Lema: "EL ASBESTO
MATA. ¡QUE SE PROHIBA INMEDIATAMENTE!"
Contact/Contacto ftccpco@terra.com.pe |
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more |
Philippines
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Unions
in Philippines kick off asbestos campaign
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP)
will join the Associated Labour Unions (ALU-TUCP), and the
Building Woodworkers International (BWI) to observe International
Workers'Memorial Day.
more |
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Philippines
unions press for action on asbestos and occupational health
Forums, working groups,
ceremonies and press conferences are to be held across the
Philippines.
more |
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Institute
for Occupational Health and Safety Development
The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development
(IOHSAD) a non-profit health and safety organisation will
conduct a forum on Occupational Cancer on April 28, 2008
as part of Global Workers Memorial Day. Workers from the
private and health sector will be attending the activity
to be held at the Philippine General Hospital.
Contact Noel
Parato Colina |
Rwanda
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Rwanda
unions target workplace OHS for Workers' Memorial Day For
28 April, ‘La Centrale des Syndicats des Travailleurs
du Rwanda (CESTRAR), along with a national trade union counterpart
from Belgium, ‘La Fédération du Travail
de Belgique (FGTB)’ and others, will host a national
conference, «Safe and Healthy Workplaces».
more |
San
Marino
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San
Marino unions join 28 April efforts The General Secretaries
of the ‘Confederazione Samarinese del Lavoro (CSdL)’
and ‘Confederazione Democratica Lavoratori Sammarinnesi
(CDLS)’ have announced that their union organisations
will be prioritising public awareness when they prepare
for 28 April International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD).
more |
Scotland
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STUC
Commemorates International Workers Memorial Day The
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has welcomed continuing
support from local authorities ahead of International Workers
Memorial Day and, in particular the motion on the commemoration
in the name of Elaine Smith MSP, Coatbridge and Chyrston
that will be debated in the parliament on Thursday 1 May.
more
• motion
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Senegal
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Day-long
tripartite meeting organised in Sénégal for
28 April A day-long tripartite meeting will be hosted
by a body that unites all the national trade union centres
of Senegal, the Intersyndicale Santé Sécurité
et Environnement au Sénégal, along with the
country’s social security authority, la Caisse de
Sécurité Sociale and the organisaton of employers.
more |
Serbia
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Serbian
unions intensify focus on occupational health and safety
and prevention Serbian trade union members will observe
28 April International Workers' Memorial Day in the Republic
of Serbia by holding a ceremony in which they will renew
their commitment to better health and safety for all the
country’s workers. more |
Singapore
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Singapore
activities A number of activities have been organised
to commemorate International Workers Memorial Day. more |
South
Africa
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South
African unions focus on safe work and managing risks
Commemoration Day events in South Africa will take place
nationally on 9 May under the auspices of the Government’s
Department of Labour and will involve all economic sectors
in Port Elizabeth and Eastern Cape, the home of the motor
manufacturing industry. more |
South
Korea
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South
Korean unions organising for International Workers' memorial
Day Rallies are to held
across South Korea more |
Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines
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Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines: Public Exhibition The
Department of Labour in collaboration with the tripartite
committee will present a public exhibition featuring various
literature on safety and health in the workplace. The Minister
of Labour, Hon. Rene Baptiste, will deliver on 28 April
a public address on radio and television. |
Sweden
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LO
Sweden The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO
Sweden) and its affiliates have announced plans for a series
of health and safety conferences focused on the theme of
risk analysis in solitary work and workload to lead up to
28 April 2008. more |
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Workers
Memorial Day den 28 april 2008, LO Sweden
En dag till minne av alla som förolyckats på
arbetet
Workers Memorial Day den 28 april är den internationella
fackliga minnesdagen för att minnas dem som förolyckats
på arbetet. Minnesdagen startades i Kanada 1989
och LO anslöt sig 2003. Inför denna internationella
fackliga minnesdag den 28 april genomför LO och LO-förbunden
tio rikstäckande arbetsmiljökonferenser. Konferenserna
genomförs i samarbete med LO-distrikten i respektive
län/region.
Syftet är att minnas dem som har förolyckats
på arbetet och att lyfta LOs och förbundens
krav på nolltolerans för dödsolyckor på
arbetsplatsen. Det förebyggande arbetsmiljöarbetet
är en nyckel i denna strävan.
Nedan kan du läsa mer om programmet och konferensplanen.
Här finns också en pdf-fil eller länk
till de internationella fackliga aktiviteterna den 28
april. more
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Tunisia
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Tunisia
Exposition and Informational Materials Organised
by the Institut de Santé et de Sécurité
au Travail to consist of an exposition and the production
of informational materials, including a brochure and radio
and television spots. For this, it is collaborating with
its social partners as well as occupational safety and health
professionals.
Institut de Santé et de Sécurité au
Travail
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Uganda
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Uganda
Walk/Rally, Artistic Presentation, Commemorative Ceremony
and Special Materials Organised by the Ministry of
Gender, Labour and Social Development. In organising its
World Day activities, the Ministry is collaborating with
workers, employers and other key stakeholders.
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development |
Ukraine
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Blog
de la Juventud CSI: Una muerte es una tragedia, pero mil
¿una estadística? more
Le blog Jeunes de la CSI : Une mort est traitée
comme une tragédie, mais mille morts – comme
une statistique ? more
ITUC youth community blog: One Death is a Tragedy, But
a Thousand – A Statistic? more |
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Ukranian
unions participate in safe and decent labour conditions
forum FPU: The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine
(FPU) will take part in a Forum on April 22 targeting
Safe and Decent Labour Conditions in Kiev within the framework
of the joint ILO/Federation of Employers of Ukraine project
“ILO Programme on Safety and Health at Work in Coalmining
Industry of Ukraine”.
more
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Youth
Council of Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine calls
for unity! The youth council of the Ukranian trades
union federation calls for workesr to join the march of
trade unions on international Workers' Memorial Day more
Source: Hazards magazine
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United
Kingdom
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TUC
The TUC coordinates activities across the country,
publishing a comprehensive listing of events and suggestions.
more
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Workers
Memorial Day, London, April 28th 2008 There will
be a protest march to City Hall via the headquarters of
the UK's safety watchdog the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE). more |
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Westminster
MP tables Early Day Motion on Workers' Memorial Day
Labour Member of Parliament Mick
Clapham has tabled a motion for possible debate in the House
of Commons calling for the UK government to officially mark
Workers' Memorial Day and to reduce the number of workplace
deaths. EDM
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Scottish
Hazards Campaign The Scottish
Hazards Campaign has published a listing of Workers' Memorial
Day events in Scotland. more |
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CWU
The UK communication workers'
union CWU has published resources and information on Workers'
Memorial Day and distributed 2,500 posters
to Branches and Regional Health and Safety Forums. more |
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UCATT
Construction union to
host ceremony at building worker statue UK construction
union UCATT is cooperating with the Construction Safety
Campaign to organise a 28 April ceremony at the Statue of
the Unknown Building Worker opposite Tower Hill Tube by
the Tower of London. more
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UNISON
Public services sector union UNISON has published a comprehensive
Workers' Memorial Day webpage that includes a listing of
local branch activities, WMD background and resources. more |
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Unite
prepares elaborate countrywide observance of Workers' Memorial
Day Unite is promoting 28 April activities through
its website, its staff and workplace representatives. more |
Uruguay
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Uruguayan
BWI affiliate's Workers' Memorial Day activities The
Construction Union of Uruguay (SUNCA) will organise a tripartite
conference about regulations governing health & safety
in the workplace.
El Sindicato de la Construcción de Uruguay (SUNCA)
Conferencia tripartita sobre el reglamento de salud y seguridad
en las obras.
Contact/ Contacto Fiona
Murie |
USA
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U.S.
Unions Primed For 28 April The U.S. trade union movement
has once again kicked off preparations for the observance
of 28 April in centers across the United States, where activities
are usually quite extensive.
more |
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AFL-CIO
Workers Memorial materials available online now
AFl-CIO has uploaded posters, flyers, proclamations and
updates to its website
more |
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California
events A large coalition
of California safety campaign groups - WORKSAFE, SoCalCOSH,
UCLA LOSH and LOHP - have co-sponsored a series of Workers'
Memorial Day events throughout California.
more
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Teamsters
The Teamsters Union recognizes April 28 as Workers'
Memorial Day — a day to honor the working men and
women killed and injured on the job and fight for worker
safety, reducing the number of future accidents.To help
mark this important day, the Teamsters are providing resources
to help with the planning of activities at local unions
and job sites. more |
Venezuela
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more |
Yemen
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Yemen
meeting and special materials Organised by the Consultative
Center for Occupational Safety and Health (CCOSH) in Yemen.
This is the first time that the Consultative Center is celebrating
International Workers' Memorial Day. |
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe
trade unions courageously engage in International Workers'
Memorial Day activities Despite the current political
turmoil in the country, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions
(ZCTU) will be asking member trade unions to observe International
Workers' Memorial Day by gathering in their workplaces to
discuss safety and health strategies and the effect of putting
in place sound occupational safety and health management
systems. more |
Andean
Community
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Andean
Community formally adopts Workers' Memorial Day On
28 April 2008 a decision taken in 2005 by the Andean Community
of nations will come into force, henceforth making 28
April a “Andean Day for Health and Safety at Work”
that will apply to its four member countries: Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and to their associate member,
Venezuela. more
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Asian
Network for the Rights Of Occupational Accident Victims (ANROAV)
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Asian
Network for the Rights Of Occupational Accident Victims
(ANROAV)ANROAV has published a webpage describing
the history of - and outlining this year's theme for -
Workers' Memorial Day more |
Africa
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African
unions want better G8 accountability over AIDS The
General Secretary of ITUC-AFRO, Kwasi Adu-Smankwah has echoed
the call by the Global Union AIDS Programme (GUAP) for trade
unions to deliver a message about HIV/AIDS to the Japanese
Embassy of their country regarding the G8 meeting of the
richest countries of the world next July in Japan.
Contact Angela
Lomosi |
Global
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IUF
Workers Memorial Day 2008 – ban Endosulfan and save
lives Every year thousands of agricultural workers
and small farmers are killed by pesticides; millions more
are made ill. To commemorate Workers Memorial Day, April
28, 2008, IUF is joining forces with Pesticides Action Network
(PAN) and the Environmental Justice Foundation to target
endosulfan. more |
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ITUC
and ETUC Staff members Host joint Commemoration Staff
members of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
and the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) in Brussels,
Belgium will jointly participate in a candle lighting ceremony,
punctuated by short speeches, music by a choir and special
tributes to workers who died or were injured throughout
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BWI
- Joint Statement for International Workers Memorial Day
(2008) - BWI Affiliated Construction Unions in the Asia-Pacific
Region “Jobs Should Provide Workers with a
Living---Not Cause Deaths”
Statement
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BWI:
Ban asbestos appointment for trade union delegation on 28
April 2008 A BWI affiliate in India, has sent a letter
to the Canadian Embassy that is typical of appeals sent
by the global union federation’s affiliates to embassies
of the Canadian, Russian and Zimbabwean governments. The
initiative forms part of BWI’s extensive activities
for 28 April, Workers’ Memorial Day. Letter
to Canadian Embassy |
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WFTU:
No more unpunished crimes The health and safety of workers
is the first priority. The world is being reshaped under
the influence of capitalist globalisation. New materials
are changing technology and improve communication. New employment
patterns and rapidly changing working conditions reduce
the protection of the health and safety of workers. We have
full flexibility of labor relations, informal occupational
forms and unlimited intervention of employers. New global
health threats pose an increased risk of epidemic and pandemic
diseases. more
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IMF
Remember the dead and ban asbestos This International
Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, the IMF calls for a ban
on the use of asbestos, particularly in countries in Asia.
The International Metalworkers' Federation wrote to the
embassies and consulates of China, India, Indonesia, Japan
Pakistan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam in Geneva this
month calling for a ban on the use of asbestos and compensation
for workers harmed by asbestos. more |
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ILO
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has initiated
its Workers' Memorial Day website for this year, which includes
materials it has produced for its selected themes: “My
life, my work, my safe work - Managing risk in the work
environment: Managing Risk in the Work Environment”.
more
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TUAC
makes occupational health and HIV/AIDS a priority for 28
April On this 28 April, the Trade Union Advisory
Committee to the OECD (TUAC) is taking part in an OECD Environment
Ministerial meeting, as part of its efforts to convince
the OECD Council of Ministers next June and the G8 next
July to strengthen the linkages between public and occupational
health. Marie-Louise Knuppert from LO-Denmark will be among
the trade union speakers at the meeting. G8
Statement [pdf] • Francais
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