The Day of Mourning – which honours those people who have lost their lives as a result of a workplace incident or illness – takes place on April 28th.
Last year in Alberta, 165 men and women died as a result of an unsafe work site. Across Canada, an average of over 950 Canadians die as a result of occupational incidents each year. Please take time to honour these fallen workers – mourn the dead and fight for the living.
While Day of Mourning ceremonies typically take place across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted observances online. Please seek out a virtual event or simply observe a moment of silence at 11 am on April 28th.
Learn more through Alberta’s WCB website or from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
It’s hard to believe that in Alberta alone, 165 men & women died due to unsafe work conditions. I hope we can improve on this!