Injured workers
Will your MPP vote to end deeming?
We have told you before about an important Private Members Bill that could stop deeming in its tracks and preserve the livelihood of thousands of injured workers in the province.
Well, now you can see…
Injured workers denounce premium rate reduction & death at Fiera Foods
(Press Release, Sep. 26 2019) The Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups (ONIWG) is appalled that the Ford government and WSIB are giving yet another massive gift to employers in the form of a 17% premium rate reduction, especially with…
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Two more Injured Workers say “STOP THE CUTS TO LEGAL AID”
Two weeks ago, on Labour Day, we released videos of two injured workers (named Alicia and El-Kbir) telling the story of their injury, as well as of the help they got from Legal Aid clinics, and what life would have been…
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New issue of “Justice for Injured Workers”
The September issue of Justice for Injured Workers is now out! Released on Labour Day, the latest issue of the Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups’ newspaper includes:
Campaign recap: Workers’ Comp Is a Right – a year of growth and perseverance…
Deeming as a violation of rights: submission to the UN
The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities met in Geneva this week (4th and 5th of September) to consider reports on Canada’s compliance with the international Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The Ontario Network of…
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Video Launch: Injured Workers Speak Out Against Legal Aid Cuts
This Labour Day, injured workers are launching a series of videos speaking out against the cuts to Legal Aid.
Stay tuned every two weeks to see new stories from injured workers about the impacts that Legal Aid clinics have had on their…
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IWC submission to workers’ compensation board review
In its recent submission to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board’s ongoing operational review, Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic (IWC) provides feedback informed by its knowledge of the on-the-ground reality of injured workers’ experiences when seeking support from the Board.
Regarding financial…
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Your support wanted -Niagara Injured Workers fundraiser, Sept. 14
Come out and support the Niagara Injured Workers group fundraiser being held Saturday Sep. 14 at the Cat and Monkey, 4548 Queen St in Niagara Falls.
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission is $5.00
Events include a silent auction and a…
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“What will happen to them when we can’t help?”
“It’s just gut-wrenching to think about how we’re going to continue to serve the injured workers’ community….” Layoffs at Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic (IWC) give the lie to the Ford government’s often-repeated promise that not a single front-line worker will lose…
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Update from the ONIWG AGM & Conference
Fair workers’ compensation for victims of occupational disease (and lessons learned in fighting for it) was just one of the topics addressed at last week’s annual general meeting and conference of the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups. The OFL/ONIWG joint…