East Dunbartonshire Council joined trade union colleagues and Community Planning partners to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day recently.
Attendees gathered at a memorial cairn which was erected in Bishopbriggs to mark the Cadder Pit Disaster of 1913, when 22 miners tragically lost their lives.
International Workers’ Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year to remember those who have lost their lives at work. Events and activities take place across the world to mark the day.
Council Chief Executive Gerry Cornes (pictured, right) welcomed attendees to the East Dunbartonshire event - including local Trades Unions, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire & Rescue.
He said, “It's important on occasions like International Workers’ Memorial Day to reflect on the changes that have been made to increase workplace safety, while taking time to remember the people who have lost their lives or been seriously injured while at work.
"As East Dunbartonshire's largest employer we are proud to be part of such a poignant, worldwide event - reflecting our commitment to ensuring safety at work at all times."
Gerry Mallon (pictured, left), who spoke on behalf of workers, said, “I would like to thank everyone who came along to the dignified and thought-provoking service.
“This is the fourth year that the ceremony has been held locally. I'm pleased it has become an annual event to remember those who have been seriously injured or lost their lives at work.”
A minute’s silence was held at the cairn while the Union Flag flew at half-mast at the Council’s HQ at Southbank Marina.
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