Aberdeen remembered all those who have lost their lives, been injured or made ill at their work at a moving and well attended Workers’ Memorial Day service on 28th April.
Opening the ceremony at the Persley Walled Garden in Aberdeen, Kate Ramsden, Branch Chair, and President of Aberdeen Trades Union Council, extended a particular welcome and deepest condolences to the family and work colleagues of Ian Walker, the worker who lost his life in the construction of the third Don Crossing.
Kate said, “This will be a very poignant service as we mourn the deaths of three workers, including Ian, killed at their work in a three week period in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire earlier this year.
“In coming together today we mourn all those, like Ian, who have lost their lives doing their job.
“But we also make a pledge to continue our fight for robust health and safety procedures, inspection and legislation to make sure no more workers are killed at their work and no other families have to grieve the loss of their loved ones.”
Kate also thanked Aberdeenshire Council for their messages of support.
Kate said, “Although the elected members are unable to attend, the Provost opened their Full Council today with a statement about Workers’ Memorial Day and a period of reflection.”
Click here to read a full account of the ceremony on the ATUC blog.