Representatives
from the affiliated Trade Union branches of Aberdeen Trades Union Council,
Action on Asbestos, Thompsons Solicitors and Aberdeen City Council will commemorate International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) on
Friday 28th April at the locations listed below.
The International Workers’ Memorial Day theme is to " remember the dead, fight for the living."
Graeme
Farquhar, Aberdeen TUC President said, "On International Workers Memorial Day we pay our respects and remember
all those who have lost their lives through a workplace accident or an
industrial related disease.“
"Whilst we will always remember the dead, we reiterate our fundamental right to fight for the living by ensuring that all workplaces are safe and healthier to work in."
IWMD Events
Persley walled garden
Duthie Park
Aberdeen City Council Lord Provost, Council Officers & Trade Union Representatives will lower the City Council’s flag to half mast and lay a wreath at the Mound in Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH at 10.30am until 11.30am
Johnston Gardens
Action on Asbestos charity along with the victims of asbestos and their families and the Trade Unions will lay wreaths in Johnston Gardens, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7XE at 12 noon until 12.30pm
These are public events so everyone is very welcome to attend.
International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) takes place all over the world on 28th April each year. Its purpose is two-fold. Firstly it is about not forgetting those who have died, been injured, or made ill by their work. Secondly it is about ensuring that this tragic loss and suffering are used to reinvigorate the campaign for healthier and safer work.
Graeme Farquhar, ATUC President added: "Sadly the numbers of workers dying at their work or being injured or made ill are still far too high.
"No one should go to their work and not come home. At our annual service we remember all those who did not come home and we renew our pledge to fight for more robust health and safety regulation and inspection to protect the living."