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Injured worker’s drastic measure

May 31, 2015

“Injured worker on hunger strike for compensation hearing”: After 18 days with only water and broth to drink, Jimmy Velgakis says he just wants a chance to tell his side of the story. / Marco Chown Oved (Toronto Star, May 29,…

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Government proposes WSIA amendments

May 28, 2015

[Update: Bill 109 passes Dec. 10, 2015] Minister of Labour, Kevin Flynn, introduced Bill 109, Employment and Labour Statute Law Amendment Act, 2015 today in the House. Schedule 3 of the bill proposes changes to the Workplace Safety and Amendment Act…

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Northern discussions on workers’ comp

May 27, 2015

Injured Workers’ Consultants’ advocate Marion Endicott was in Thunder Bay recently to speak at several events about the current workers’ compensation system and proposed changes. In discussion with host Steve Mantis on the TV program “Community Conversation” (view the 3-part series…

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Protesters take to their bikes

May 24, 2015

“Ottawa man cycling for the rights of injured workers” / Keaton Robbins (Ottawa Sun, May 24, 2015) Injured workers Richard Hudon (from Ottawa) and Peter Page (from Hamilton) “are hoping to turn some wheels and more importantly Kathleen Wynne’s head….” The two…

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Seeking protection for the injured and ill in precarious work

May 19, 2015

“Ontario allowing employers to fire workers without cause” / Sara Mojtehedzadeh (Toronto Star, May 17, 2015) Toronto injured worker Gordon Butler asked his employer, a small construction company in Markham, for one day off work after he sliced his thumb open on…

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OFL / ONIWG June 1-2 Conference agenda released

May 19, 2015

An exciting program has been developed for the Conference that follows the Injured Workers Day rally and march – registration is filling fast so make sure you book your spot soon! The Joint Conference takes a frank look at present-day challenges and…

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A tale of two provinces…

May 18, 2015

Valuable new research on how the distinct workers’ compensation systems in Quebec and Ontario affect doctors in their various roles was presented to a packed room at the Spring 2015 session of the Bancroft Institute Discussion and Policy series held last week…

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Protecting victims of occupational disease

May 12, 2015

Oshawa MPP Jennifer French (NDP) introduced a private member’s bill last Thursday aimed at closing loopholes in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act “that penalize victims and their families”. The Protecting Victims of Occupational Disease Act, 2015 (Bill 98) amends s. 43…

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Justice bike ride sets out for June 1st Injured Workers’ Day rally

May 7, 2015

Follow activists Richard Hudon & Peter Page as they set out Sunday May 24 on their 600 km Justice ride from Ottawa to Toronto (see updates from the road). Join them at the rally Monday 11 a.m. June 1 at Queen’s Park…

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It’s time to act on mental health

May 5, 2015

“Paramedics support bill that would give mental health support” / Jonathan Migneault (Sudbury Northern Life, May 5, 2015) CUPE first responders gathered at Queen’s Park to urge passage of Bill 2, an amendment to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act which…

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