How Hartlepool will mark International Workers' Memorial Day to remember killed or injured workers

Trade unions in Hartlepool are inviting the local community to join a remembrance event in the town on International Workers’ Memorial Day.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 23rd Apr 2024, 10:37 BST
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The annual Workers’ Memorial Day Remembrance Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony takes place this year on Sunday, April 28, at 12.30pm at Hartlepool College of Further Education, in Stockton Street.

It commemorates those who have been either killed or injured in workplace accidents and aims to raise awareness among employers of the importance of effective health and safety procedures.

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A lone Scottish piper will be playing at the college from 11.45am and will pipe people into the building at 12.20pm in time to take their seats for a one-minute silence at 12.30pm.

A moment of reflection at a previous Workers' Memorial Day service in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REIDA moment of reflection at a previous Workers' Memorial Day service in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID
A moment of reflection at a previous Workers' Memorial Day service in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Afterwards around 60 wreaths will be laid at the Workers’ Memorial, in Church Square, by organisations and members of the public.

A lowering of flags and wreath-laying ceremony also takes place to mark the memorial day in front of Hartlepool Civic Centre on Friday, April 26, at 11am.

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