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Properly commemorating the National Day of Mourning?

May 1, 2014

After attending the annual Hamilton ceremony to remember those who died from workplace injuries or illnesses, Monique Taylor (NDP – Hamilton Mountain) made a statement in the Assembly today on the need for workers to be properly protected and, if injured on…

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Workers remembered on Day of Mourning

April 28, 2014

“National Day of Mourning especially sombre in Waterloo” / Gordon Paul (TheRecord.com, Apr. 28, 2014) In the past year 243 workers in Ontario were killed at work or died from occupational disease. In addressing the crowd of 150 workers, labour leaders and…

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Kevin Flynn: new Minister of Labour

March 25, 2014

In today’s cabinet shuffle, Kevin Flynn took over the Labour portfolio from Yasir Naqvi. The MPP for Oakville (since 2003) has been Parliamentary Assistant in a number of ministries and helped lead the consultation ending mandatory retirement. Contact details: Ministry of Labour…

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Policy changes spark vigorous protest

March 6, 2014

“Silence on WSIB changes could be costly” / Willy Noiles (Viewmag.com) [article no longer available online] Unions and injured workers across the province are crying foul over policy changes being proposed by the Board that would reduce benefits for workers injured on…

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PTSD bill gets second reading in the Assembly

February 27, 2014

Cheri di Novo’s Bill 67 (Workplace Safety And Insurance Amendment Act (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), 2014) was debated in the Assembly today and passed second reading [read debate]. The legislation would mean that all claims related to PTSD for emergency response…

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RSI recognized in the Legislative Assembly

February 26, 2014

On the 14th annual international Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Da, Yasir Naqvi (Minister of Labour) , Monte McNaughton (PC- Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) and Taras Natyshak (NDP- Essex ) spoke on the need for further awareness and prevention of RSI injuries. The Minister outlined government…

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Ontario introduces Minimum Wage bill (Bill 165)

February 25, 2014

Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi presented Bill 165 (Minimum Fair Wage Act, 2014) today in the Assembly for first reading. Based on the recommendations of the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel, the legislation would increase the minimum wage from $10.25 to $11 on…

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Fighting back with the Chain of Shame

February 5, 2014

“Chain of shame: a creative revolt by injured workers” [Youtube] Video, created by Operation Maple, tells the story of injured worker Wes Mahoney’s battles against the Board’s deeming policy in his struggle to get fair compensation for his workplace construction accident. In…

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Karl Crevar to receive Diamond Jubilee medal

January 16, 2014

Karl Crevar, long-time injured worker activist and community volunteer,is to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award Feb. 1st from Hamilton MP, David Christopherson. A founding member of the Hamilton and District Injured Workers Group and the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Group…

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Metcalf report on welfareization of the disabled

December 13, 2013

“Disabled in Ontario increasingly forced onto welfare” / Laurie Monsebraaten (Toronto Star, Dec. 13, 2013) The changing nature of work means more Ontarians who become sick, injured or disabled are forced to rely on the Ontario Disability Support Program. New study by…

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