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CBC Radio Ontario Today call-in show Feb 17 to focus on injured workers

February 13, 2016

If you are an injured worker, doctor, health care provider or advocate who has first-hand experience with the WSIB rejecting advice from treating medical professionals, NOW is your chance to phone in and share your experiences LIVE on CBC Radio’s Ontario Today…

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Fifth Estate follows up the Powder Keg

February 2, 2016

“The deadly dust that’s killing old miners” / Lindsay Kelly (Northern Ontario Business, Jan. 22, 2016) Before starting his daily shift at the Quirke II uranium mine in Elliot Lake, Jim Hobbs was required to inhale a fine aluminum dust, known as…

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Call for Ombuds Office inquiry into WSIB practices

January 29, 2016

“Ontario watchdog urged to investigate WSIB : Injured workers unfairly kicked off benefits are falling into desperate poverty, according to evidence submitted to Ontario’s ombudsman.” / Sara Mojtehedzadeh (Toronto Star, Jan. 29, 2016) Following up on the overwhelming response to the report…

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Action alert! Your doctor’s medical advice over-ruled?

January 10, 2016

Now is the time to let the Ontario Ombudsman know if you have a complaint about how the WSIB has dealt with your treating physician’s recommendations. Following recent events highlighting WSIB practices regarding medical evidence, the Ontario Ombudsman has agreed to consider…

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Blogs for your injured workers group – social (justice) media

January 10, 2016

Why a blog? Blogs (think public web diary or online journal) are a simple and convenient way to share news, events, photos, video and your own commentary. With your own blog, you don’t have to wait and hope for traditional media to…

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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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