Birmingham – 12.30pm - St Philips Churchyard, Colmore Row B3 3DH

Solihull – 12.30 - Brueton Gardens, Poplar Road B91 3AB (opp O’Neill’s Pub formerly the Barley Mow)

Speakers at both events include the Lord Mayor, Relatives of those killed, West Midlands Hazards Trust & Trade Union Representatives

The origins of International Workers Memorial Day:

International Workers' Memorial Day originated in Canada. 28 April was chosen for International Workers Memorial Day as it is the anniversary of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the USA and also commemorates the day that 28 people were killed in a construction incident in Connecticut. Since 1989 trade unions in the USA, UK, Asia, Europe and Africa have organised events on and around 28 April. IWMD was adopted by the Scottish TUC in 1993, followed by the TUC in 1999.

Events are held on the day to commemorate those who have died whilst at work. The intention is to focus and reflect on workplace illness, injury and death and their causes. It is hoped that the events will appeal to everyone.

Take a moment to think about those who have lost their lives through their work and think about what you can do to protect yourself, your workers and your colleagues.

Other West Midlands events on the same day:

Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC @ 12.30pm at the Cenotaph in front of the Civic Centre and St Peters' church WV1 1TS



Dudley TUC @ 12 noon Coronation Gardens, Priory Road, Dudley, (Opposite Council House)

Walsall TUC @ 12 noon WMDay Tree on Green o/s St.Matthews church, market WS1 3DG

Coventry TUC @ 12 noon in the Garden between St Mary’s Street and Bayley Lane, Coventry