Day of Mourning - April 28, 2017
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The National Day of Mourning, or Workers' Mourning Day is observed in Canada on April 28. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.
Many Events will be taking place on April 28. Click here for more information.
WSIB is reminding everyone that their commitment and support is essential in raising public awareness of this momentous day. To assist you in promoting the Day of Mourning with your employees, members and communities, WSIB has compiled a range of material that you may wish to use, including videos, social media posts and website banners to link to the Day of Mourning microsite.
Kirkland
Lake National Day of Mourning Ceremony
Friday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Kirkland Lake
Eastern Construction has made a commitment to hold a Day of Mourning moment of silence on all of their jobsites as well as at their Head office on Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. Together, their workers and management teams will "remember, resolve, reflect," while honouring all the workers who have died, been injured or have suffered illness at work.
