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Wolverhampton Workers’ Memorial Day

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Time
12:30 - 13:15
Venue
Workers Memorial Stone/tree, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TS
Price
free

Recognised day to commemorate those who died, were injured, or fell ill due to their work.

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Workers’ Memorial Day is an internationally recognised day to commemorate those who have died, been injured, or fallen ill due to their work.

This year’s ceremony features the unveiling of the newly commissioned Workers’ Memorial Day Stone. The ceremony will dedicate the Workers' Memorial Day Stone to the workers of Wolverhampton and Bilston, who have suffered death, disability, injury, or illness due to their work.
speakers:

  • Tarnia Davies, local nurse survivor of chemical exposure (glutaraldehyde), author of “The Truth behind the Tears”
  • Marie Taylor Wolverhampton TUC President
  • Louise Hepplestone, Thompsons TU solicitors
  • Deacon Linda Gilson Methodist minister

New memorial stone unveiling by Rob Marris UNITE WM/6150

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Venue

Workers Memorial Stone/tree
Cenotaph, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1TS

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