CUPE Local 1978

April 28 is the Day of Mourning.

We remember the workers who never made it home and honour those injured or made ill on the job.

In 2023, over 1,000 workers in Canada lost their lives. Thousands more were hurt. These are not just numbers, they are our coworkers, friends, and family.

April is the month to recommit to speaking up, standing together, and fighting for safer workplaces for all workers everywhere.
Mourn the dead, fight for the living.

Day of Mourning Pause. Reflect. Remember.

Did you know?

In 2023, 1,057 workers in Canada lost their lives on the job. 29 were young workers aged 15–24.

That same year, over 274,000 workers experienced injuries or illnesses serious enough to require time off work.
These are only the reported cases.

Behind every number is a person. A network of family, friends, and coworkers whose lives are forever changed.
April 28th marks the official day of mourning in Canada. On this day, we pause to remember those who went to work one day and never came home.

(Source: Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada)