Injured workers

Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 7, 2017

March 8th is International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of the struggles and achievements of women across the globe. This day roots from a strong militant, worker oriented and feminist tradition. It is therefore a day for us to recollect and…

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My injury is not by accident, it is by hard work

November 21, 2016

Jenny Zhou received the Eddie Cauchi’s award for injured worker activism at the Workers Health and Safety Centre Awards Banquet on November 4th. We congratulate Jenny and are pleased to share her speech: “Greetings Ladies and Gentleman Brothers and Sisters, I would…

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Taking stock: OFL / ONIWG Joint Conference on workers compensation

October 23, 2016

The upcoming 2016 Joint Conference (Nov. 3 & 4) of the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) and Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) presents two days of presentations and discussion on key concerns of injured workers and current developments…

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Celebrating activists

October 19, 2016

A reminder that the annual event to celebrate labour and injured worker activists is fast approaching (November 4). This year the dinner will be held on the last evening of the Joint OFL/ONIWG Conference and take place in the Toronto Don Valley…

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Before the Legislature adjourned

June 13, 2016

Injured workers, the WSIB and occupational safety were topics addressed several times this month in the Legislature before it adjourned on June 9th. June 1st (Injured Workers Day) in the Assembly saw Percy Hatfield (MPP Windsor-Tecumseh) challenge the government’s record on workers’…

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Join us on Injured Workers’ Day – Wed. June 1st

May 24, 2016

. Once again, the Women of Inspiration’s overnight vigil on May 31st will lead into the June 1st rally at 11:30 a.m. at Queen’s Park and march down to the Ministry of Labour. See a full list of events, including the…

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Justice sought for injured migrant workers

May 16, 2016

“Migrant worker program called ‘worse than slavery’ after injured participants sent home without treatment: Cousin of Jamaican man who died from workplace injury says when workers get ill ‘they just dispose of them’ ” / Rosa Marchitelli (CBC News, May…

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Have a question for the Minister?

May 16, 2016

Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn will be the guest Tuesday May 17 at 12:00 pm on CBC’s Radio Noon phone-in show. If you have an issue with the WSIB, call in and ask him. The phone number is 1-888-817-8995.…

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Not alone – the power of support groups

May 8, 2016

Dealing with injury – and Ontario’s current workers’ compensation system– can be a long and lonely road. Injured workers’ groups offer a lifeline – a safe place to share experiences with others who truly understand their struggle and their pain. They offer…

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Community support with income tax preparation

March 28, 2016

The deadline for most who are reporting 2015 personal income is fast approaching – April 30, 2106. Injured workers who need free help to file their income tax returns might wish to contact one of the many Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinics available…

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