In 2013, there were 128 workplace fatality claims in British Columbia and onĀ average, more than 2 workers die every week instead of going home to their families.
In the Cowichan Valley there were 3 work related deaths in 2013.
The Annual Day of Mourning is today (Monday, April 28).
The Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council will host threeĀ “Day of Mourning” ceremonies, in Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo and Parksville.
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In Lake Cowichan the ceremony is atĀ the Woodworkers Memorial Park at 10.
Representatives of the Labour Council, other unions and a Worksafe BC safety officer will be speaking about the hazards of the workplace, and what we need to do to improve worker safety.
