UNISON, the UK’s leading public sector trade union, today welcomed the announcement that Workers Memorial Day will be officially recognised in the UK. The union has long been calling for official commemoration for staff who have lost their lives, been injured, disabled or made ill in the course of their work.
Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary, said:
“It’s been a long time coming, but it is good news that Workers Memorial Day will now be officially recognised in the UK. UNISON’s network of health and safety activists have campaigned long and hard for a day to commemorate people who have been injured, disabled, made ill, or lost their lives as a result of carrying out their work.
“Too many workers are still suffering because of workplace injuries. By marking Workers Memorial Day nationally, it will act as a reminder for all employers that they have a legal duty to protect their staff.”
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