The International Workers’ Memorial Day theme is to " remember the dead, fight for the living."
Tommy Campbell, 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."
Other events:
Aberdeen Trades Union Council Representatives along with Aberdeen City Council’s Lord Provost Councillor David Cameron, City Council based Trade Union Representatives and City Council Officers will gather at 10.30am in the Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH for the wreath laying service and the lowering of the City Council’s flag to half-mast to remember all those who have lost their lives, been injured or made ill at their work.
The Action on Asbestos charity’s International Workers Memorial Day service will be held on Monday 28th April in Johnston Gardens, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7XE. Their service will begin at 12.00 noon with wreaths being laid by the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones due to an asbestos related disease.
Wreaths will also be laid by Representatives from Action on Asbestos, Thompson Solicitors, Trade Union Representatives and the Aberdeen City Council’s Lord Provost Councillor David Cameron.
The NHS based Trade Unions and Grampian Health Board are holding an International Workers Memorial Day Service on Monday 28th April gathering from11.30am as the Service will start at 11.45am to 12.10pm in the Chapel which is located on level 2 of the Pink Zone in the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
