DAY OF MOURNING FOR WORKERS KILLED OR INJURED ON THE JOB

The names of 28 Saskatchewan workers who died as a result of workplace injuries or illnesses during the last year were read into the official record of the Provincial Legislature today. Labour Minister Deb Higgins read the names into Hansard to mark the April 28th National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job.

"The toll in suffering, grief and human loss from workplace injury and illness is a terrible thing to contemplate," Higgins said. "Today, we renew our commitment to doing everything we can to prevent such tragedies in the future."

Higgins said every workplace must take responsibility for implementing good health and safety work practices.

"Reducing workplace injuries and illnesses requires that health and safety is a part of each and every workplace activity."

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For More Information, Contact:

Greg Leake Labour Regina Phone: (306) 787-4156