Apr282027
Memorial
International Workers' Memorial Day 2027
We remember those killed, injured or made ill by their work, and fight for the living. Details to follow.
Events
The National Hazards Conference, memorial days, talks and campaign meetings. Everyone is welcome.
Coming up
Jul022027
Awareness day
Action Mesothelioma Day 2027
Talks, support and campaigning with people living with asbestos disease, and their families. Details to follow.
Sept032027
Conference
The 38th National Hazards Conference
The yearly weekend for safety reps and campaigners from across the country, with plenaries, workshops, fringe meetings, stalls and awards. Register now, and we will send you the programme and how to book as soon as they are set.
Past events 8
Sept042026
Conference
The 37th National Hazards Conference
Mind and Body: the critical work of safety reps in protecting workers. Over 240 safety activists heard more than 40 speakers across plenaries, workshops and fringe meetings.
Jul032026
Awareness day
Action Mesothelioma Day
Talks and workshops for patients, carers and professionals on asbestos-related disease, support and campaigning, with the Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group.
Apr282026
Memorial
International Workers' Memorial Day
Trade union activists, workers and the public remember those killed, injured or made ill by work. The 2026 theme was psychosocial hazards.
Mar222026
Talks
International Women's Day: Women's Oppression and Building Class Unity
Talks, workshops and archive displays, including the unveiling of a banner honouring the trade unionist Jane Loftus.
Sept052025
Conference
The 36th National Hazards Conference
The weekend conference for safety activists from across the country.
Jun252025
Seminar
Taking Action over Working in Heat
A free organising seminar for union activists planning action on unsafe working temperatures.
Jun122025
Screening
The Miners' Hymns: film screening and community reflection
A free film screening with a talk from a former miner, then discussion.
Aug302024
Conference
The 35th National Hazards Conference
The Climate Crisis and Workers' Health and Safety: a deadly combination. Ten workshops, fringe meetings and plenaries, with over 230 people taking part, nearly half of them for the first time.
Days we mark every year
Workers' Memorial Day in April, Action Mesothelioma Day in July, and the conference in late summer.
Come and join us. Each one brings together workers, families, unions and campaigners, to remember, to support each other and to push for safer work.
Questions about an event?
Email the conference team, or call us on 0161 884 4229.