International Day of Mourning is designated around the world on April 28, a day meant to remember people killed, disabled or injured at work.
The day actually got its start here with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) in 1984.
What started here in Canada has now gone international, according to Anthony Pizzino with CUPE.
“The Canadian government in 1991 declared April 28 each year should be a day of remembrance for workers killed or injured at work,” Pizzino said.
The day has grown drastically since and is expected to be marked by people and labour unions in more than 60 countries.
“Basically from Angola to Venezuela, large and small (countries), who now observe the day,” Pizzino said.
On average, more than one thousand Canadians die at work every year.
Meanwhile, one worker dies every 15 seconds around the world, or a total of 6,000 each day.
April 28 is designated International Day of Mourning in many counries across the world. The day is designed to remember workers killed or injured on the job.
International Day of Mourning designed to remember workers killed or injured on the job
Irene Preklet
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