National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job

Sisters and Brothers,

First observed by CUPE members in 1984, April 28 is the Day of Mourning for workers who have been killed or injured on the job. Since that first commemoration 27 years ago, the date has become a national observance and has spread to more than 100 countries worldwide.

April 28 is a day to mourn and to acknowledge that each worker’s death is not only a tragedy for their families, but also for co-workers and the entire community. On this day we stand in solidarity with workers around the world and share with each other a collective sense of loss. More