UPEI to observe National Day of Mourning on April 28
The National Day of Mourning (or Workers’ Mourning Day) originated in Canada in 1984 and is now observed annually in over 100 countries. Marked annually on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. The PEI Federation of Labour will hold their Day of Mourning ceremony on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm in St. Paul’s Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown.
UPEI will observe the National Day of Mourning by flying the flags near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place at half-mast.
