The Canadian labour movement observed a National Day of Mourning Apr. 28 for workers killed on the job.

Source: CBC News

Date: 04/28/2011

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2011/04/28/nl-mourning-workers-428.html

Related Links:

• Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress
• CLC radio ad
• Toronto Star article
• Winnipeg Free Press article
• Hamilton Spectator article

Questions for discussion:

• Why would the Canadian Labour Congress hold an event like this?
• What are the functions of the CLC?
• How much responsibility for workplace safety lies with employers?
• How much responsibility for workplace safety lies with workers?
• What has been your experience with workplace safety?