Injured workers

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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International Women’s Day 2016 – inspiring change

March 7, 2016

The beginnings of official gender neutrality came into Ontario’s workers’ compensation system in 1982 with Bill 205, updating the long-standing term “workmen’s compensation”. At that time women made up 40% of the workforce, and the Bill reflected growing recognition among a male-oriented…

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Join us Dec. 14 for the Annual December demo

December 1, 2015

Don’t let them hijack our system! The 24th annual December demonstration will be held on Monday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. to speak (and sing) out on workers’ compensation issues that affect you, your family, colleagues and friends. Meet outside the Ministry…

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