Workers Memorial Wall
April 28th marks International Workers Memorial Day (#IWMD). Around the world, the union movement unites to remember workers who lost their lives because of their job. This is a space where we remember those who have lost their lives at work, or from work-related injury or illness. It gives us an opportunity to reflect, mourn, share memories of colleagues and loved ones and give dignity to those who have lost their lives.
Trade unions will continue to fight for a future where no worker must risk their health or life while doing their job. We remember those we have lost and organise for safer, healthier work in their memory.
Honour those we have lost and pay respects by submitting a tribute.
Trade unions will continue to fight for a future where no worker must risk their health or life while doing their job. We remember those we have lost and organise for safer, healthier work in their memory.
Honour those we have lost and pay respects by submitting a tribute.
16th April 2023
Delivery driver
To the best delivery driver. I am so sorry for what happened to you. No one deserves to die, just for doing their job. I will never forget how kind you were.
25th December 2022
Member of Parliament and nursing auxiliary
Member of Parliament 198-2005. Alice's death was caused by industrial disease as a result of asbestos exposure, from her time working in the NHS and Parliament.
27th August 2021
Waiter
Waiter at The Ivy. Kept being called to go in on his day off and had to work extended shifts. Had a stroke at work and died the same day. So loved, so missed 💔
27th January 2023
Firefighter
Barry was a dedicated firefighter and a well-loved member of the firefighting community. He died following injuries sustained at a large fire in Edinburgh.
October 1997
Welder
Electrocuted while working at Motherwell Bridge, age 40. Missed every single day.
3rd April 1990
Labourer
Killed in an accident at work. Beloved husband, father, uncle, brother and friend. He really loved his job. He is missed every day. xxx E
11th March 1968
Train Driver
Died in a train collision at Fletton near Peterborough on the 11th of March 1968.
6th January 2021
Tutor
Donna contracted Covid-19 while employed by Burnley College. She was an inspirational tutor. She dedicated her life to helping vulnerable young people & the long-term unemployed.
15th February 2004
Rail worker
In memory of four railway workers working on the West Coast Main Line who were killed by a runaway wagon near Tebay, Cumbria, in 2004
5th July 1984
Electrician
My dad Kenneth fatally electrocuted at work at Easterhouse Substation on the 5th July 1984. Dad to my brother Scott and myself and much loved husband of Gillian.
May 1984
Manual Worker
For my Dad who died in a work accident. He was 43 and I was 13 at the time. The union fought for compensation as the machinery being used was not safe.
29th March 2019
Mental health Nurse
Paul was a great supporter of workers rights. He never stopped working for safer a workplaces. He was a great member of the GMB and is still missed by all.
10th November 2020
Teacher of French
A wonderful teacher, colleague and friend. He died from Covid -19 during the second wave of the disease in Liverpool. Deeply missed by so many.
15th March 2015
Scaffolder
He was taken from us with mesothelioma. No! he was taken from us because he was a victim of Corporate Manslaughter committed by some of his employers.
30th April 2010
Raymond, 60, from Rayleigh, was struck by a reversing vehicle on the Thames Water Coppermill site in Walthamstow. Thames Water was fined £360,000.
30th January 2017
Apprentice Jointer
Tragically stolen from us aged just 21. Electrocuted on site whilst working for Western Power Distribution. Forever loved and missed.
20th July 2004
Firefighters
Billy 36, and Adam 27, lost their lives in the line of duty battling against an intense fire at a car tyre shop in Bethnal Green, East London.
12th August 2020
Train conductor
In loving memory of Donald Dinnie, who lost his life along with the driver and one passenger in the Stonehaven derailment.
April 2020
Transport worker
In loving memory of our sister. Belly was spat at by a man who claimed to have Covid-19, while working at Victoria train station. She later died with the virus.
February 1950
Factory worker
Died aged 31 from asbestos-related disease after working at Turner Brothers Asbestos Company for 13 years. Her family were the first to receive compensation.
March 1960
Firefighter
Serving firefighter who died in the line of duty in the Cheapside Street whisky bond fire.
October 1913
Mineworkers and Rescuers
We remember all 440 mineworkers, and a rescuer, who lost their lives following an explosion at the Senghenydd colliery in Wales.
December 1910
Mining workers
In memory of the 344 working men and boys who lost their lives in an underground explosion at Pretoria Pit in Westhoughton, Lancashire.