Austrian trade union federation OeGB will hold a candle-lighting ceremony in front of its headquarters in Vienna on Friday, 27 April, to mark Workers’ Memorial Day. OeGB President Rudolf Hundstorfer will also speak at this public event.

Hundstorfer's speech will mark the start of the federation's drive to have the 28 April day recognised by the government of Austria as the official International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers. The federation has urged its member unions across Austria to conduct similar public events, and is encouraging trade unionists to mark the day with candle-lighting ceremonies inside their workplaces.