Workers Memorial Day - 28 April 2012

Every year on 28th April people throughout the world unite to remember family, friends and colleagues who died during the course (or as a result) of their employment.


The first Workers Memorial Day was held on 28th April 1984 and became recognised the following year as an annual event by the Canadian Labour Congress marking the anniversary of the Canadian Workers' Compensation Act.


Now with international recognistion, Workers Memorial Day presents an opportunity to remember those who have died in incidents at work or from industrial disease.


Events are being held throughout the UK with the laying of wreaths or empty pairs of shoes to symbolise those who have died at work.


The Workers Memorial Day ribbon is purple and is worn to symbolise respect and compassion to the 6,000 men and women who die every day from work related accidents and diseases.


Please take time to remember those who have died (and their family and friends) on 28th April this year.