Official recognition of Workers' Memorial Day
The government has officially recognised workers memorial day,
in announcing this Yvette Cooper MP said:
The UK will officially recognise Workers Memorial Day, and that
this recognition will take formal effect this year on 28 April, the
international day of action for safety and health at work. The day
is already widely commemorated in the UK and official recognition
will reinforce its significance and raise awareness of the workers
who are killed, disabled, injured or made unwell each year by their
work.
Commemorations will continue to be led by individuals,
employers, trade unions and community organisations. In keeping
with the outcome of the consultation, the Government will encourage
commemorations to be held on the day itself throughout the UK. The
Government and Ministers will help support and promote these
commemorations.
Official recognition is a tribute to all those who have
campaigned long and hard for such recognition, including bereaved
families, trade unions, campaign groups, and many other
organisations and individuals. It is also recognition of the
importance of work to improve health and safety among the working
population.
