Episode 42: Honouring the National Day of Mourning

In honour of the National Day of Mourning on April 28th, this Thursday’s Breezy Breakfast mourned workers killed and injured on the job, and discussed how to prevent future loss.

 

We were joined by a suite of guests from the local labour movement:

 

Bonny Durtnall, a local labour historian who outlined some history of workplace dangers in the Guelph area; Wayne Samuelson of the Labour College of Canada, who offered a broad perspective on Health and Safety in Ontario; Barrie Fowlie of Guelph, current director of Workers United Canada Council and International Vice President of Workers United, who discussed his 40 years of efforts to improve workplace safety; and Sarah Neath, United Food and Commercial Workers Compensation Representative, who spoke on safety issues in grocery stores and food preparation facilities, especially as these are compounded by COVID-19.

 

Please listen in on this important Breezy Breakfast to remember those who have been lost on the job, and think about how we can prevent tragic loss of life going forward.