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Day of Mourning commemorates the loss of 181 workers in B.C. last year

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Apr, 2023 10:25 AM
  • Day of Mourning commemorates the loss of 181 workers in B.C. last year

Photo courtesy of CUPE Newfoundland Labrador

Moments of silence are being held today to mark the national day of mourning for people who have died, been injured or suffered illness on the job.

Nova Scotia N-D-P Leader Claudia Chender noted there were 24 workplace deaths in the province last year -- more than the year before.

She says the day of mourning reminds political leaders that workers are counting on them to ensure safe workplaces.  

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