The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union is supporting the call for a
minute’s silence at 11am on Workers’ Memorial Day-Tuesday 28
April-to remember all those key workers, including teachers and
school staff, who have lost their lives to Coronavirus.
Given the number of key workers who have tragically lost their
lives to COVID-19 while working on the frontline, this year’s
Workers’ Memorial Day provides a timely opportunity to pay
tribute and give thanks to the sacrifices of those who are doing
so much to keep the country running during the pandemic.
Workers’ Memorial Day is held annually on 28 April to highlight
the workers who have lost their lives or been made ill at work
and to reiterate the importance of health and safety in the
workplace.
Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT, said:
“The NASUWT supports the call for everyone to observe a minute’s
silence at 11am on 28 April to remember those key workers who
have died due to COVID-19.
“It seems that every day at present brings more tragic news of
frontline workers dying from Coronavirus, some of whom are likely
to have been exposed to the virus whilst at work but without
access to the protective equipment they need. We should not
forget them or the thousands of key workers who are experiencing
the mental strain of continuing to serve the country at what is
an incredibly stressful, anxious and pressurised time.
“Workers’ Memorial Day provides an opportunity for us all to
remember teachers and other workers who are playing a vital role
to protect the public.
“We call on governments, administrations and employers across the
UK to join us in honouring the sacrifice of our frontline workers
on 28 April.”
