Follow activists Richard Hudon & Peter Page as they set out Sunday May 24 on their 600 km Justice ride from Ottawa to Toronto (see updates from the road). Join them at the rally Monday 11 a.m. June 1 at Queen’s Park and in the march to the Ministry of Labour. United action is needed to stop the cuts to workers’ compensation!
Many labour, injured worker and other social justice organizations have already endorsed the Injured Workers’ Day event; to add your organization’s endorsement, email Aidan at macdonald@lao.on.ca
Canadian Labour Congress
Workers United Council of Canada
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
CUPE Ontario
ODSP Action Coalition
Niagara North Community Legal Assistance
Ontario Nurses Association
Toronto Injured Workers’ Advocates Group
ATU Local 113
Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Steelworkers Toronto Area Council
OPSEU
PSAC Ontario
Freedom 90
South Asian Women’s Rights Organization
CUPW
CUPW Toronto Local
ACORN Toronto
Hamilton & District Labour Council
Ontario Federation of Labour
UFCW Canada
London & District Injured Workers’ Group
Bright Lights Injured Workers’ Group
Women of Inspiration
Chinese Injured Workers’ Group
Injured Workers Action for Justice
Barrie & District Injured Workers’ Group
Niagara Injured Workers’ Centre
Manitoulin & North Shore Injured Workers’ Group
Justicia for Migrant Workers
Workers’ Action Centre
North Simcoe Muskoka and District Labour Council
CESAR
Grey Bruce Labour Council
Barrie District Labour Council
CUPE Local 1281
OFL/ONIWG Workers’ Compensation Conference
Join the Conference to be held after the march on Monday afternoon and all-day Tuesday at the United Steelworkers’ Hall, 25 Cecil St, Toronto. Presenters and participants will examine the relevance of the founding principles, review recent changes and problematic issues, and work on strategy and actions to engage all in ensuring a fairer system. [download Registration form and details]