Medway Towns 2024 International Workers Memorial Day Service

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 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:

Thurs 25th April 2024 - Arrival by 11.15am for a 11.30am start 
Rochester Castle Gardens by the UNISON Memorial tree. 

After the service and the minutes silence, those attending will be invited to place memorial ribbons on the tree, speaking the names and workplaces of those who have died. Attendees will then be invited to join together at Rochester Cathedral for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.