Leeds International Workers Memorial Day

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don't die of mystery ailments, or in tragic "accidents". They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority. International Workers Memorial Day 28 April commemorates those workers.

With last year the hottest year on record, the theme for 2024's Workers' Memorial Day is the impacts of climate change on occupational health and safety. Death at work and employment disruption as a result of global warming, not to mention occupational illnesses caused by polluting fossil fuels, are rising everywhere, and are only expected to increase.

Stand with us this year to remember the early victims of climate change-caused heat stress, UV radiation, air pollution, industrial accidents, extreme weather events, vector-borne diseases, and chemical exposure. And commit to fight for a world that's more, not less, safe to live and work in.

Here's the details of our event:
Unite’s band will play while we lay wreaths and listen to a few speeches at the Leeds Workers Memorial Day monument.

Chaired by Jane Aitchison President of Leeds TUC and Andy Jones Joint Shop Steward Chair at Leeds city council.
Speakers include
James Lewis - Leeds city council leader
Karen Reay - Unite
Tom Riordan - CEO LCC
Sam Perry - TUC
Terry Bambrook - NEU
Rhian Wheater - RCN