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Northern discussions on workers’ comp

May 27, 2015

Steve & Marion on Community Conversations TV programInjured 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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Filed Under: Benefits, Videos

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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Filed Under: Actions & Campaigns

Seeking protection for the injured and ill in precarious work

May 19, 2015

Infographic on precarious and low-wage workers“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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Filed Under: Employment

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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Filed Under: Actions & Campaigns, Education

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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Filed Under: Benefits, Health Care, Research

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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Filed Under: Benefits, Law Reform, Occupational disease

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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Filed Under: Actions & Campaigns

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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Filed Under: Law Reform, Mental Health

The lives and sorrow behind the statistics

May 2, 2015

ONIWG’s Peter Page explains why their  Justice for injured Workers Legal Defence Fund was created – and how you can help its aim of protecting and restoring workers’ collective rights.  And an excerpt from his “Big Book of Injured Workers” diaries eloquently…

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Filed Under: Actions & Campaigns

Ontario communities remember fallen workers

April 28, 2015

Day of Mourning flame“If we have elected governments committed to enforcing the law, we can do better…” Many speakers echoed the words of Canadian Labour Congress president, Hassan Yussuff, at today’s Ottawa Day of Mourning (see video below). In 49 other Day of Mourning ceremonies…

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Filed Under: Actions & Campaigns, Safety

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