International Workers Memorial Day 2018 events in London
GMB support International Workers Memorial Day 2018
It is a day to remember the dead and to fight like hell for the living, says GMB London
GMB, the general workers’ union, will be commemorating International Workers Memorial Day at a number of events around London.
International Workers Memorial Day on Saturday 28th April is to remember the workers killed or injured at work and to step up efforts to prevent others being killed or injured in the future.
Workers Memorial Day is commemorated throughout the world and is officially recognised by the UK Government.
Details of events in London are:
Leyton
Leafleting about the death of Marian Nemit who lost his life on a shop refurbishment site.
11:00 AM
Saturday 28 April
The Bakers Arms
Leyton
London
Leyton
A minute's silence to remember all those killed by their work and wreath-laying
1:00 PM
Saturday 28 April
Coronation Gardens
Leyton
London
E10 5NG
Tower Hill
Rally with speeches
10:30 AM
Saturday 28 April
Building Worker Statue
Tower Hill
London
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Shaun Graham, GMB Regional Officer said:
“International Workers Memorial Day is day when workers around the world stop to remember those workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.
“This year, the theme of International Workers' Memorial Day is ‘unionised workplaces are safer workplaces’. At GMB we always have and always will fight for the safety for all workers whoever they are.
“We must also use this day to acknowledge the families of those who have lost their lives through the effects of work, as well as their friends, workmates and their communities who are still suffering these unbearable tragedies.
“It is a day to remember the dead and to fight like hell for the living.”
ENDS
Contact: Shaun Graham 07885 706 556 or GMB London Press Office 07970 114 762
