Today is the National Day of Mourning to recognize and remember those who lost their lives, were injured or became ill while on the job.
The National Day of Mourning is recognized on April 28 each year.
Patrick Dunne of the St. John’s Labour Board says it is important to recognize the day for the families left behind, and to highlight why stronger occupational health and safety requirements are needed.
He says workplace injuries and illness remain a big issue.
He says people are dying because workplace policies are either being ignored, or were never in place to begin with.