Workers' Memorial Day is an annual day of remembrance and recognition for workers who have died, been injured or become ill due to their work. It is observed in many countries around the world on April 28th.

In Gibraltar, Workers' Memorial Day is observed on the 29th of April. This year, it will be observed on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Workers' Memorial Day is a day to remember the workers who have lost their lives or been harmed due to their work. It is also a day to fight for better safety standards and working conditions for all workers.

The history of Workers' Memorial Day

Workers' Memorial Day has its origins in the International Labor Movement. In 1921, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a resolution calling for an annual day of remembrance for workers who have died or been injured at work. The first Workers' Memorial Day was observed in 1923.

How Workers' Memorial Day is observed in Gibraltar

In Gibraltar, Workers' Memorial Day is a day of quiet reflection and remembrance. Trade unions and other organizations hold memorial events to honor the workers who have died or been injured at work. These events often include speeches, prayers, and the laying of wreaths.

Workers' Memorial Day is also a day to raise awareness of the issue of workplace safety and health. Trade unions and other organizations campaign for better safety standards and working conditions for all workers.

The importance of Workers' Memorial Day

Workers' Memorial Day is an important day to remember the workers who have lost their lives or been harmed due to their work. It is also a day to fight for better safety standards and working conditions for all workers.

Here are some additional things you can do to observe Workers' Memorial Day:

• Learn about the history of Workers' Memorial Day.
• Attend a Workers' Memorial Day event in your community.
• Talk to your friends and family about the importance of workplace safety and health.
• Contact your elected officials and urge them to support policies that improve workplace safety and health.

Together, we can make sure that all workers can go to work and come home safely each day.

In addition to the above, here are some specific things that can be done in Gibraltar to observe Workers' Memorial Day:

• The Gibraltar Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) could hold a central memorial event in Gibraltar City.**
• The GFTU could work with other organizations to raise awareness of the issue of workplace safety and health.
• The Gibraltar Government could introduce new legislation to improve workplace safety and health.
• Employers in Gibraltar could take steps to improve safety standards in their workplaces.

By taking these steps, we can help to make Gibraltar a safer place for all workers.