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Tomorrow, 28 April, is International Workers Memorial Day - a day to "remember the dead, fight for the living" when it comes to health and safety.
UNISON members and activists across the UK will join colleagues around the world to remember those who have died, been injured, or been made ill by their work - and pledge to use this loss and suffering to reinvigorate the campaign for healthier and safer work; for those still at work, their families, and their children who will become tomorrow's workers.
Join in the one minute's silence and see Workers Memorial Day 2009
Photo: Wear a ribbon to remember the dead on 28 April
Equality campaigners say more must be done
(27/04/2009) UNISON welcomes workers' memorial day announcement
Prentis issues response to budget
(22/04/09) General secretary says it shows damage done to economy by greed
Jack Jones: 'A union man through and through'
(22/04/09) UNISON pays tribute to union leader and activist who was 'an example to us all'
Johnson pledges no NHS cuts in recession
(21/04/09) Minister tells conference there's 'no question of scaling back'
Taking equality to heart
UNISON is working to put equality at the heart of what we do
Bringing our solidarity to life
A UNISON delegation visited southern Africa last month, to strengthen ties and understanding
UNISON consultation
Branches will shortly be receiving a new consultation document on proposed new principles and guidelines on sectors and accountability - part of the structures proposals to be discussed at this year's conference
National Executive Council (NEC) elections
Have your members got their ballot papers? It's time to vote, spread the word
Unions reject 0.5% pay offer
Local government employers told to 'think again' about 'insulting' pay offer
Additional money for colleges announced in budget
The Chancellor announced additional funding for FE and Sixth Form colleges in last week's budget (England)
Strangers into citizens
Join rally calling for a one-off regularisation of long-term irregular migrants in the UK
National march for jobs
On 16 May thousands of people will march in Birmingham to send a message to government that jobs must be a priority
Up Close and Personal
Latest news from UNISON on personalisation in social care
Out in UNISON
Latest LGBT news, including: health conference and advice on writing motions for the 2009 LGBT conference
Coming events
Coming events: Including Union Friday, a trade union day of action to prevent the BNP winning seats in the European elections
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Stop the BNP
Positively Public
Migrant workers
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