TUC: International Workers' Memorial Day
- Date: 28 April 2023
- Location: Online information
Event details
Every year on the 28 April, the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD).
Almost two million people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases each year. Most don't die of mystery ailments or in tragic accidents. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority.
International Workers’ Memorial Day enables us to both commemorate these lost workers and renew our efforts to organise collectively to prevent further deaths, injuries and disease.
How to get involved
There are lots of ways you can get involved in International Workers' Memorial Day:
- Check out our blog post from 2021
- Host your own IWMD event and list it on our interactive event map.
- Use out the TUC's online memorial wall to remember someone who lost their life to work.
- Check out the TUC's WMD timeline and use it for member education.
- Ask your local council to sign up to our Stay Safe, Join a Union campaign.
- Share information about the day with others using #IWMD2023 on social media
Useful resources
- Reps can register for the TUC webinar Inspecting your Workplace on 11th May 2023
- Check out our Health & Safety support centre
- Check out the TUC guide Organising on Health and Safety
- Upcoming TUC Education courses for reps
- Share information about the day with others using #IWMD2023 on social media
This information is provided by the TUC. Accord is not responsible for this material.
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