Actions & Campaigns

“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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Injured worker activist honoured

November 11, 2015

Dynamic injured worker activist Maryam Nazemi, member of the Women of Inspiration and a leading advocate for universal coverage of all Ontario workers, was recently honoured for her work over 15 years in the struggle for a fair compensation system. Maryam, 2015…

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Reading up on Justice for Injured Workers

October 1, 2015

A reminder – If you’re not on the mailing list for ONIWG’s “Justice for Injured Workers” newspaper or picked up a copy at the Labour Day parade, the September issue is now available. Find here news from injured worker groups around the…

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Revived Meredith Commission reports

July 28, 2015

“My Compensation Will End on My 65th Birthday When My Brain Injury Goes Away”: The Revived Sir William Meredith Royal Commission Final Report has been delivered! Presented to the Joint OFL/ONIWG Workers’ Compensation Conference in June by Robert Storey, the report marks…

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Injured Workers Day rally marches to MOL

June 2, 2015

The arrival of Justice Bike Riders Richard Hudon & Peter Page Monday at the steps of the Legislative assembly kicked off the 32nd Injured Workers Day rally and march. With $2.3 billion cut from injured workers’ benefits over the last 5 years,…

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Marathon bike ride heads into Toronto

May 31, 2015

This afternoon injured worker activists Richard Hudon and Peter Page were close to completing their Justice Bike Ride. Their often gruelling 600 km ride from Ottawa to Toronto, through communities along the waterfront trail, was made to bring greater public attention to…

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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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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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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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