Monday, February 22, 2021 International Day of Mourning – April 28 Newsletters Alberta Local 301 BC Local 501 Manitoba Local 306 Ontario Emergency Services Ontario Healthcare We work safely for ourselves, our coworkers, our friends, and our families. We work safely because an accident or illness not only affects us, but them. When we’re rushing, tired, or not paying attention, we need to stop and think about the people in our lives. Stop and think about what could happen—not just for us, but for them. In Canada alone, 1,027 workers died from workplace-related injuries or illnesses, and another 264,438 suffered a lost-time injury or illness in 2018. Healthcare and social services workers experience the highest levels of lost-time injuries and illnesses, with 47,014 in 2018. April 28 is the International Day of Mourning, a day to commemorate those whose lives have been forever changed by a workplace accident or illness. Let’s remember those we’ve lost and work safely for ourselves and those around us. Source: Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026