Whereas April 28th is a day set aside to honour those workers across the country whose lives have been lost, those who have been injured or disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational diseases; and,
Whereas the County of Frontenac is committed to establishing and maintaining safe workplace conditions for our workers; and,
Whereas the National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and originally launched by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. Together on this day we strive, along with employers and unions across Canada, to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries; and,
Whereas by recognizing the Day of Mourning, we acknowledge the continuing need to work collectively with our Unions and Associations to eliminate workplace injury, illness and death in the workplace.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac hereby proclaims April 28, 2025 as the National Day of Mourning in the County of Frontenac.
Carried 16 Arpil 2025.
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