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Saturday, April 28, 2012

National Day of Mourning recognized in Pincher Creek


The Canadian flag flew at half-mast
at Pincher Creek Hospital today
C. Davis photo

Toni Lucas, Pincher Creek Voice

The flag at the Pincher Creek Community Hospital and Health Centre was at half mast today to honour the National Day of Mourning, held on April 28 every year to remember workers who have been killed, suffer disease, or are injured at work. The goal for this day is to raise awareness and prevent injury and illness at the workplace, in the home, and in the community.

This memorial date was created by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to approximately 80 countries around the world and has been adopted by the AFL-CIO and the International Confederation of Free Trade.

According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, "The National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the Federal Government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress.



2 comments:

  1. Anonymous29/4/12

    Just wanted to check and see if you meant April or August.

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  2. Oops, thanks for the correction

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