Hamilton sign to be illuminated yellow for National Day of Mourning

Today marks the National Day of Mourning for people killed or injured in the workplace.

The day is an opportunity to remember those who have died, been injured or become ill from their job.

It also aims for governments and workplaces to commit to protecting workers and avoiding workplace tragedies.

Several local municipalities will fly their flags at half-mast today in tribute.

“This National Day of Mourning gives us an important opportunity to honour and remember those who went to work as usual and did not return home or who returned home suffering from an injury or illness from their workplace,” Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger said in a statement.

The Hamilton sign will be illuminated yellow in honour of the victims and their families, Eisenberger said.

Members of the public may also visit or lay a wreath at the Monument for the Day of Mourning located outside City Hall.

The National Day of Mourning comes after two workplace incidents in Hamilton this week, one being fatal.