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April 28, 2006
Construction workers mark National Day of Mourning
TORONTO
Today, Friday, April 28, marks the National Day of Mourning, an annual remembrance of workers who died in the workplace or as a result of their occupations.
Central Ontario Building Trades (COBT) is recognizing the day with a gathering at Woodbridge Memorial Arena this morning.
“It’s a ceremony to commemorate the people killed, disabled or injured on the job over the last number of years,” says James St. John, Business Representative with COBT. “It’s for those of us who want to pay tribute to these people because, as a result of these people losing their lives — or being injured, or suffering — we’ve seen many changes to health and safety practices and regulations. We have a lot to be thankful for, and we hope to be inspired by this event to continue to make improvements through training and awareness.”
Presentations scheduled for today include a memorial ceremony, a choir performance, and a presentation by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
The Day of Mourning was first observed by the CLC in the early 1980s and was officially recognized by the Canadian government in 1991; the Canadian flag on Parliament Hill traditionally files at half-mast today.
The observance has since been recognized in about 80 countries.
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