Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we pause to remember those who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives because of workplace incidents.

Workplace injuries, both physical and psychological, are serious and must be treated as such. These injuries are real, and they are preventable. Workplace violence is not “just part of the job.”

As occasional teachers, we stand in solidarity with workers across all sectors. Every worker has the right to a safe workplace — and every worker deserves to return home to their family uninjured at the end of the day.

We remember. We reflect. We recommit to safer workplaces for all.