Occupational Cancer/ Zero Cancer

A coalition of 11 global unions together representing over 300 million members in more than 150 countries are campaigning for "zero cancer", tackling the number one workplace killer.

Over 600,000 deaths a year - one death every 52 seconds -are caused by occupational cancer, making up almost one-third of all work-related deaths.

Global unions call for “zero cancer” in the workplace

A global “zero cancer” campaign aimed at tackling the number one workplace killer was launched today, one day prior to April 28 Workers’ International Memorial Day.Apr 27, 2007

Preventing occupational cancer

A new cancer prevention guide, reveals that over 600,000 deaths a year – one death every 52 seconds – are caused by occupational cancer, making up almost one-third of all work-related deaths.Mar 23, 2007

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International Metalworkers’ Federation (IMF) represents the collective interests of 25 million metalworkers from more than 200 unions in 100 countries. The IMF is a federation of national metalworkers’ unions, a union of unions at the world level. The IMF head office is in Geneva, Switzerland, where worldwide activities are co-ordinated with a network of regional offices.

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