INTRODUCTION 

Each year on April 28th, the world observes the International Day of Mourning (sometimes called the Day of Mourning or Workers’ Memorial Day). This is a time to remember workers who have lost their lives or been severely injured on the job, and to commit ourselves to preventing such tragedies in the future. I’d like to spend a few minutes reflecting on the history and significance of this day, share some statistics on workplace injuries and fatalities, and close with a true story of loss that underscores why this observance is […]