On April 28, CUPE members across the country gather to honour workers who have been killed or injured on the job.
We mourn the loss of four members of our CUPE family in 2025:
- Miguel Escalante Ledesma, CUPE 1000, Ontario
- Nabil El-Ahmed, CUPE 5167, Ontario
- Kulbir Kalia, CUPE 3338, British Columbia
- Jose Castillo, CUPE 416, Ontario
We also mourn the very recent loss of the following members:
- Richard Anstett, CUPE 79, Ontario
We hope you will join CUPE members and workers around the world in renewing our shared commitment to preventing workplace injuries and deaths and ensuring the health and safety of all workers.
CUPE has also declared 2026 its Year of Health and Safety. Throughout the year, we are placing a special focus on strengthening our health and safety committees. Strong committees save lives. They identify hazards, prevent injuries and help ensure every worker returns home safe. We encourage locals to support their committees, empower worker participation and take action to improve health and safety in every workplace.
You can help advance this work in your local by accessing CUPE’s health and safety resources.
Day of Mourning materials can be ordered online. Please order your materials early to ensure we can fulfill your order.