Day of Mourning

April 28

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

For workers killed, injured or disabled on the job

The National Day of Mourning was established in Canada by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. It is now recognized in 80 countries around the world.

On April 28, we come together to remember, reflect and renew our efforts to keep workers safe and healthy. Focusing on improving workplace health and safety remains important today, as many workers still face unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.

New Brunswick Day of Mourning Events 2013

Restigouche

Walk organized by the Restigouche and District Labour Council and the Village of Atholville on Sunday April 28th in Atholville. Walk begins at 1 p.m., leaving from AV Cell Inc. Mill (175 Mill Road, Atholville) and ending at Atholville Town Hall. The walk will be followed by a ceremony and coffee and donuts. 

Miramichi 

Ceremony on Sunday April 28^th at 6 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the workers’ monument in Newcastle – on the waterfront, across from the public library. Organized by the Miramichi and District Labour Council. 

Moncton 

Ceremony on Sunday April 28^th at 12 noon at the Cenotaph in Bore Park (Riverfront Park) in Moncton. Organized by the Moncton and District Labour Council. 

Saint John 

Ceremony on Sunday April 28^th at 12 noon. It will take place at the “Day of Mourning” Monument located outside of Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre in Rockwood Park. There will be a reception, courteous of WorkSafeNB, held at Lily’s Café, following the ceremony. 

Fredericton 

Ceremony on Sunday April 28^th. Gather at 11:45am, and ceremony begins at 12 noon. It will take place at the Fredericton Fallen Firefighters Monument located on the south bank of the Saint John River, near the small craft aquatic centre. Organized by the Fredericton and District Labour Council. 

Bathurst 

Ceremony on Sunday April 28^th at 11 a.m. It will take place at the Day of Mourning Monument near the Sacred-Heart Cathedral Church on Douglas Avenue.