Every year, on April 28, we gather to remember the Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring those who lost their lives on the job. Workplace injuries and illnesses don't just affect individuals; they impact families, co-workers, employers, and entire communities.
Sadly, last year, 14 lives were lost in New Brunswick due to workplace incidents. Each incident is a stark reminder that we all play a crucial role in creating safe workplaces.
Our goal is to make New Brunswick the safest place to work.
WorkSafeNB encourages both employers and employees to show their support on Sunday, April 28. Take a moment of silence and, if possible, lower flags to half-mast. On this Day of Mourning, let's pay our respects to those we've lost and renew our commitment to ensuring that every worker returns home safely to their loved ones every day.
We encourage you to attend a ceremony at one of the following locations:
Saint John & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m. Frank & Ella Hatheway Center at Rockwood Park. (light reception following)
Bathurst & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m.
Day of Mourning Monument near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Douglas Ave.
Edmundston & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Park next to City Hall on the Canada Road.
Fredericton & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m. Fredericton Fallen Firefighters’ Monument next to the Small Craft Aquatic Center along the south banks of the Wolastoq (Saint John River).
Miramichi & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. River Front Park (Ledden Street) on the north shore of the Miramichi River.
Moncton & District Labour Council, NB
Sunday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m. Cenotaph in Bore Park.
Restigouche & District Labour Council
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Location starts at the Dalhousie lions club where we will walk to Rotary Park, 2 min walk where there will be a service, after the service we will walk back to the Lions Hall where there will be coffee and tea available.