West Lothian workers remembered on international memorial day
International Workers' Memorial Day was marked with a ceremony in Balbardie Park of Peace, Bathgate
Marjorie Kerr
The annual ceremony took place in Balbardie Park of Peace in Bathgate
West Lothian joined in a worldwide day of remembrance to mark International Workers' Memorial Day.
The day of remembrance for workers killed in accidents at work, or by diseases caused by work, is marked in countries across the world.
The West Lothian ceremony in Balbardie Park of Peace in Bathgate, featured an introduction from George Paul, chair of the West Lothian Trade Union Council (TUC), with an opening comment from Provost Tom Kerr.
Speakers were Martyn Day MP and Neil Findlay MSP representing the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC), and the event also included prayers and the laying of floral tributes.
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The poignant ceremony was brought to a close with a minute's silence, followed by the 'Flowers of the Forest' lament by piper Grant Walker from Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band.
Provost Tom Kerr said: "International Workers' Memorial Day is an important event that highlights the need for better health and safety.
"The council is delighted to support it, and we would like to thank Jim Swan and West Lothian Trade Union Council for organising it."