April 28 is National Day of Mourning

of candles with text that reads "April 28 Day of Mourning. We remember workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job. We commit to protecting workers and preventing further workplace tragedies. The CCOHS website is below

On April 28, the City of Oshawa observes National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.

Today, flags at City facilities will fly at half-mast and the City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall in honour and remembrance of workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

“The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to reflect on the lives lost and injured on the job, but also a day to renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter.

Now an international observance as a day of mourning for workers killed, injured or made ill by their job, the declaration of April 28 as the Day of Mourning began in Canada. On April 28, 1991, Canada recognized its first National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace.

For more information on the National Day of Mourning, visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety website.