Workers Memorial Day 28 April 2011 – North West Activities
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. 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. Workers’ Memorial Day commemorates those workers.
Worker’s Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over the world workers and their representatives conduct events, demonstrations, vigils and a whole host of other activities to mark the day.
The day is also intended to serve as a rallying cry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.
The following activities will be taking place around Workers Memorial Day in the North West, please let us know of all other activities so that we can add them to our publicity.
Manchester Joint Union event on 28th April starting with meeting on Safety Reps rights at the Mechanics at 9.30am – 11am (contact lynnsykes@thompsons.law.co.uk), followed by a march to the Peace Gardens leaving the Mechanics at 11.15am, bring banners and wreaths; rally at Peace Gardens, minutes silence, speakers and music by Claire Mooney.
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GMB Liverpool
Regional Office Event to be held at Columbus Quay, commencing 09.30 a.m. opening remarks Alfie Jones, followed by Safety Representatives Workshops, then Workers Memorial Day Service will take place in the front car park by the Workers Memorial Plaque, Regional President Dougie Henry to conduct proceedings, followed by discussion & debate around planning Workers Memorial Day event 2012.
Further info - 0151 727 0077
Unite Liverpool
This year the commemoration will take place at 12 noon
On the South Piazza of Georges Dock Building (Corner of Mann Island and the Strand)
Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DD
Speakers to include representatives from local Trade Unions, Business community, Asbestos Awareness and Solicitors
For More Information contact Colin Carr on 0151 203 1907/07799114246
Unite Chorley Event
Venue: Astley Park, Chorley
Date: 28th of April 2011
Time: 6 pm
Chorley branch of Unite have organised a memorial service at the Unite
Memorial Tree planted in Astley Park, Chorley. All are welcome to attend,
please bring flags and banners. Meet at the Park Gate, Park Road Chorley at 5:50 pm and walk to the
tree.
For More Information: Steve Turner 07838402614
secretarycdtc@hotmail.co.uk
Preston Workers' Memorial Day
Preston workers traditionally hold an event on the nearest Saturday.
Preston Workers Memorial Day will take place on Saturday 30th April 2011 from 11:30 on Preston Flag Market.
Further info - Email: psrtradecouncil@googlemail.com
Source: Derek Maylor/ TUC North West
