Remembering workers who lost their lives
Published: Monday 28 April 2025

Respects have been paid today for those who lost their lives at work.
International Workers Memorial Day is commemorated each year by trade unions across the world.
It remembers those who have lost their lives at work, as well as those who have suffered injury, illness or disease through their employment.
A special wreath laying ceremony was held at South Lanarkshire Council’s HQ today, attended by trade union representatives, Depute Provost Bert Thomson, council officials and councillors. A minute’s silence was then observed by those in attendance.
This year’s theme is focused on the impact of artificial intelligence and digitisation on health and safety.
Depute Provost Thomson said: “The service today allowed all of us the opportunity to pause and remember those who have sadly lost their lives through work, and let their families and friends know they will never be forgotten.
“Thank you to everyone who works tirelessly to raise awareness of the need for better safety at work.
“This International Workers’ Memorial Day we call on employers around the world to never lose sight of the fact that the human workforce is of paramount importance, no matter how the digital landscape evolves.”
Depute Provost Thomson is pictured above with Margaret Gallagher, representing Unison, and George Buchanan, representing Unite.
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