Workers, NGO's and Artists unite for Workers Memorial Day
The world is preparing once again to commemorate April 28 as Workers Memorial Day. This day is remembered to underscore the need to immediately address the unsafe work conditions workers face everyday, which in turn are killing our brothers and sisters in the millions. According to the International Labor Organization, around 2 million workers die each year because of work-related accidents and diseases, while 100,000 people die of Asbestos-related diseases each year. read full article »
“The efforts of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to suspend the franchises of bus companies involved in the numerous fatal road accidents are clearly knee-jerk reactions to appease public anger but it fails to address long-standing issues concerning road travel in the Philippines.” read full article »
The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) recently conducted a Training of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Trainors last June 19-20, 2010 at Guadalupe, Cebu City, Philippines. The event was attended by 19 participants coming from the ranks of workers and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) personnel. read full article »
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