RT null T1 Statement by Workers and Trade Unions at the Opening of UNEA 3 T2 Statement by Workers A1 United Nations Environment Programme, YR 2017 FD 2017-12-05 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22275 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22275 NO I am speaking on behalf of the Workers and Trade Union Major Group.In recent years, the rates of workplace injuries and deaths have augmented in number due to the increased use of harmful and toxic chemicals at the workplace. Beyond the workplace, workers and communities are most susceptible to various forms of chronic diseases arising from poor air and water quality caused by pollution. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026