Ceremonies are taking place across the province on Saturday to remember those who have been injured and killed on the job.
It’s the National Day of Mourning tomorrow and The New Brunswick Federation of Labour says last year about 11,000 New Brunswickers were hurt at work and 15 died from a workplace injury or disease.
President Patrick Colford says it’s very important to remember these people and stresses the importance of making the commitment to do better and fight to protect workers.
Our flag are half-mast in recognition of workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. April 28 is a day to reinforce our commitment to uphold healthy and safe workplaces for everyone. #nationaldayofmourning pic.twitter.com/Vpg27ItjMa
— Saint John Energy (@SJENERGY) April 27, 2018
“It comes down to some training that’s lacking in the workforce, and even for people knowing that they actually have the right to refuse unsafe work,” says Colford.
“If they don’t feel comfortable doing work that they feel is unsafe, they have the right to refuse to do that job.”
Click here for a list of Day of Mourning events happening in the province.
