WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

28TH APRIL 2015

Every day two people set out for work, say good bye to their families, never to return. 133 people were killed in accidents at work in 2013/14 and a further 770 in accidents connected with work while 80,000 workers suffered serious injuries, often life changing.

Over 1 million people are suffering from work related illnesses and thousands die every year from these diseases. In the 5th richest nation on earth it is unacceptable that so much suffering can be caused just from going to work. 

Health and Safety regulation is not “red tape” or “a millstone around employers’ necks” as the government claim. 27 million working days are lost each year due to workplace injuries and ill health costing society an estimated £14 billion. 

The trade unions believe that workplace health and safety legislation and enforcement should be increased not weakened. We go to work to earn a living not to die or be made ill.

CEREMONY AT CLARKSON MEMORIAL 

ASSEMBLE 11.45

MINUTE’S SILENCE AT 12 NOON

Speakers: Ken Rustidge NUT

              Mark Plum Unite

 

Wisbech, March & District TUC