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Remembering Sharon Dale Stone

July 14, 2014

A Celebration of Life is being organized shortly to commemorate the life and achievements of the late respected academic activist, Dr Sharon Stone, Chair of the Dept. of Sociology at Lakehead University. Dr Stone was well-known to the injured worker community…

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Bill re-introduced to help first responders suffering from PTSD

July 7, 2014

Bill 2, Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), 2014 , introduced by Cheri di Novo (NDP- Parkdale-High Park), passed first reading in the Legislative Assembly today. The bill adds a clause that that if an emergency response worker…

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The WSIB replies

July 4, 2014

“Support for Ontario’s injured workers is stronger than ever” / Kate Lamb (Toronto Star, Jul. 4, 2014). WSIB’s Chief of Corporate Services responds with an official response to commentary (Jun. 27) by former Chair of the Board, Odoardo di Santo, on how…

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OFL past president adds his voice

July 4, 2014

“WSIB column doesn’t tell full story [Letter]” / Gordon Wilson (Toronto Star, July 4) OFL Past President points to a strategy which compliments the denial of benefits outlined in Odoardo di Santos’ commentary (June 27) – “reduce workplace costs by implementing cost…

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What action will the Premier take?

July 3, 2014

“Letter: Will Wynne walk the walk?” (response to Odoardo di Santo’s “Workers’ compensation under attack”) / Michael Blythe (Toronto Star, Jul. 3, 2014). Former WSIB employee and current worker representative shares di Santo’s opinion on the decline of Ontario’s workers’ compensation system…

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Former Chair, Odoardo di Santo, speaks out

June 27, 2014

“Commentary – Ontario’s workers’ compensation system is under attack: to save money, the fairness at the core of Ontario’s workers’ compensation system is being undermined.” / Odoardo di Santo (Toronto Star, Jun. 27, 2014). Former Board Chair speaks out on changed direction…

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WSIB surveillance on the rise

June 16, 2014

“Workplace Safety Insurance Board steps up spying on clients, documents show” / Patty Winsa (Toronto Star, Jun. 16, 2014) Internal documents show the WSIB considers psychological conditions or language barriers to be “red flags” for fraud and may order surveillance – and,…

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Investigative report on the Canadian asbestos epidemic

June 14, 2014

“No safe use: the Canadian asbestos epidemic” / Tavia Grant (Globe and Mail, Jun. 14, 2014) Six-part investigative report on asbestos, the number one source of workplace deaths in Canada, responsible for over 2,200 between 2007-2012 primarily from mesothelioma and asbestosis. This…

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Where do the parties stand on workers’ compensation?

June 6, 2014

This May the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) sent the province’s Liberal, Green, New Democratic and Progressive Conservative parties a list of questions for their positions on social policy issues. Included in the questions were ones on disability and the WSIB. Find…

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Women of Inspiration lead May 23 picket

May 24, 2014

The Women of Inspiration led the last of three pickets before Injured Workers’ Day, talking of their personal experiences and stress in dealing with the Board, and how unjust procedures are hurting the community. Lending their support to the picket were United…

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