Canada’s Building Trades Unions mark Day of Mourning

On the National Day of Mourning, Canada's Building Trades Unions urge construction workers and employers to reflect on workplace safety and honor those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries on the job. The focus is on preventing trenching accidents, which are deemed highly avoidable yet remain a significant issue in the construction industry. With over a thousand workplace fatalities in 2023, the organization stresses the importance of raising awareness and enforcing safety standards to ensure every worker returns home safely.