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COVID-19 in the workplace and compensation claims

November 24, 2020

According to a recent CBC news investigation, at least 26,000 workers across Canada have filed workers’ compensation claims due to COVID-19. As the report highlights, these statistics present a misleading picture of what’s actually happening in the workplace. David Newberry, of…

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Thunder Bay injured workers’ needs study

November 16, 2020

Have you been hurt at work and been involved in the WSIB claim application process? Lakehead University Psychology and Health Sciences researchers Drs. Deborah Scharf and Anna Koné are looking for individuals who would be interested in sharing their experience in an…

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OHCOW survey on workers’ experiences during COVID-19

November 16, 2020

This survey by Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) is designed to learn about your experiences as a worker during a pandemic. As things have changed since this first survey was originally launched in April/May 2020, the survey is being re-launched…

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WSIB President Stepping Down. What’s Next?

October 27, 2020

Recently, Tom Teahen, president of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) announced his resignation, with little fanfare. So far, the only public mention of this has been via his Twitter account. While his departure has yet to make waves, his time…

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Bancroft online event on COVID-19 & injured workers

October 18, 2020

Injured workers are particularly vulnerable in this time of COVID-19 and are in need of greater support – as ONIWG, advocates and families have repeatedly told the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the government. Tuesday November 10 an online event…

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Stop Unsafe Evictions during COVID-19

October 7, 2020

Many injured workers know the fear of losing their housing when cut off or denied benefits. The current pandemic of Covid-19 has put additional pressure on those deemed by the WSIB to have a job at a time at a time when…

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Petition: Injured Workers should have a say in who runs the WSIB

September 10, 2020

Today, the Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups (ONIWG) celebrates the three year anniversary of its Workers’ Comp Is A Right campaign. The campaign, which has demanded that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) end deeming/phantom jobs, listen to injured…

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A Labour Day message from injured workers

September 7, 2020

Friends, Please click below to see a message from injured workers on Labour Day, celebrating the things we can accomplish when workers unite, and setting out a plan for the future. View the video here: Feel free to share far and…

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A new season of (online) activities

September 1, 2020

September promises to be a busy month. A few events coming up: September 1 @ 10:00 a.m. Andy King leads a discussion on knowledge activism in pandemic times. Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers’ Group Tuesday injured workers Zoom series runs to…

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In solidarity with the OFL call for WSIB action on cancer report

August 27, 2020

On July 7, 2020 Dr. Paul Demers of the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) released a report highlighting occupational cancer and WSIB claims. The report reveals that a disproportionate number of workers are denied occupational cancer claims in Ontario compared to other…

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