Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group invites you to their weekly Tuesday morning Zoom meeting, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Everyone is welcome!
Guest speaker: Dr Faraz Shahidi, Associate Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health.
Topic: Job quality after work injury
“Every year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians withdraw from the labour market due to injuries sustained at work. Most of these injured workers eventually return to work. But what kind of work are they returning to? Today’s labour market is characterized by a growing number of jobs that are precarious, offering little in the way of stability, pay, and opportunities for advancement. While work is often assumed to be ‘rehabilitative’, these poor-quality jobs may instead exacerbate the social and economic challenges that injured workers face. In this presentation, I will describe a new project at the Institute for Work & Health, entitled “Job quality before and after work injury”, which aims to provide a portrait of working life among injured workers in Canada. I will present some preliminary findings, particularly related to the health and safety risks associated with precarious employment. I am also keen to learn from you about where we might go next with the research.”
Contact TBDIWSG tbiwsg@gmail.com for the links and how to join us online or by phone for these Zoom Sessions.
You can keep in touch on past and future sessions on the TB&DIWSG website at: https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com/