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Will Ontario follow Manitoba’s lead?

January 8, 2016

“PTSD: The arc of justice bends towards first responders” / Andre Picard (Globe and Mail, Jan. 7, 2016) Amendments in effect January 1st have changed the way Manitoba’s workers’ compensation treats post-traumatic stress disorder claims, with diagnosed PTSD now presumed to be…

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Community legal clinics & community building

December 27, 2015

In November, the Community Advocacy & Legal Centre (CALC) celebrated 35 years of serving the communities of Hastings County, Quinte West, Prince Edward County and Southern Lennox & Addington County. In “Journeying Toward Justice”, her presentation to CALC’s Forum, York University law…

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What injured workers wish for in the New Year

December 23, 2015

The government has announced its choice for the new WSIB President and CEO : Thomas Teahen, Wynne’s current Chief of Staff and formerly the Board’s Chief Services Officer (2010-2013). Injured worker groups are disappointed that requests to the Premier for an open…

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“Right now, workers’ compensation is about saving money for the employers”

December 15, 2015

This Monday injured workers held the annual December demonstration organized by the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) , advocates and labour to let the workers’ compensation board (WSIB) and the government know that for many it is not a season…

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Windsor injured workers’ rally

December 15, 2015

“Injured workers protest outside WSIB Office” / Sharon Hill (Windsor Star, Dec. 15, 2015) Mother of injured worker joins in rally organized by Windsor & District Labour Council and ONIWG outside the WSIB’s Windsor offices: What Stacey Modolo was hearing about complaints…

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In our own words ….

December 4, 2015

Four injured workers share the realities of their lives after occupational injury and illness in the video “The Disability Dilemma“. Like many of Ontario injured workers, they are paying a heavy personal price – by continuing to suffer not only the financial…

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Join us Dec. 14 for the Annual December demo

December 1, 2015

Don’t let them hijack our system! The 24th annual December demonstration will be held on Monday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. to speak (and sing) out on workers’ compensation issues that affect you, your family, colleagues and friends. Meet outside the Ministry…

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Full indexation finally to be restored?

November 25, 2015

(Update: Bill 144 passed in the legislature Dec. 10, 2015) In second reading debate in the House Tuesday on Bill 144, Budget Measures Act 2015, the Hon. Michael Gravelle (Lib – Thunder Bay-Superior North) spoke in support of workers’ compensation benefits…

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Turning around the balance sheet – at whose expense?

November 21, 2015

[Updated] Two recent articles underscore how injured workers’ continue to bear the burden of the Board’s financial management: “WSIB (Ontario) on a claims-denial binge as they transfer $285 million into their investment fund fund.” / Alec Caldwell (Canadian Contractor, 10 Nov.) “The…

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Injured worker activist honoured

November 11, 2015

Dynamic injured worker activist Maryam Nazemi, member of the Women of Inspiration and a leading advocate for universal coverage of all Ontario workers, was recently honoured for her work over 15 years in the struggle for a fair compensation system. Maryam, 2015…

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