South Lanarkshire Council marks International Workers' Memorial Day
People who lose their lives through work are not forgotten thanks to a special day which honours their memory and contributions. And in the local community, respects were paid to people who died in the line of duty. 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 headquarters on Monday, 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 welcomed the commemoration. He 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 with Margaret Gallagher, representing Unison, and George Buchanan, representing Unite. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
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