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A group of well-bundled residents bowed their heads in silence Thursday evening to remember those who have been injured or lost their lives at the workplace. A crowd of 35 people attended a National Day of Mourning ceremony hosted by the United Steelworkers of America Local 7106 at the union's monument near the Trailer Court. "There needs to be more change and it needs to happen quicker," the union's Tom Lindsey told the group, referring to legislation to ensure added safety at the workplace. Addressing the attendees from in front of the black and gray monument, Flin Flon MLA Gerard Jennissen agreed, saying additional education, lobbying and legislation is required. "There's a lot of work for us to do," he said as the nearby Canadian flag flapped in the cold wind at half-mast. Jennissen drew nods when he stated that injuries in the workplace should never be accepted as simply part of doing business. About half of the attendees placed memorial wreaths beneath the monument. They represented a variety of unions, including those of industrial workers, the RCMP, postal employees and teachers. Following the brief ceremony, everyone was invited to the Labour Temple to warm up while enjoying refreshments and a chance to socialize.
