Weyerhaeuser told the local building trade unions involved with the Dryden Mill that, unless they would do the job without the manifolds, the work would go non-union. There was not a lot of work in the area at the time, so the unions agreed (except the Ironworker’s union which was outvoted), but most of the … Continue reading RB4 Dryden Town Hall Meeting – Air Emissions Project
Month: January 2023
In the Canadian Legal Newswire
Why WSIB cost-of-living adjustment is being challenged in court? The Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) has filed a court application challenging the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/why-wsib-cost-of-living-adjustment-is-being-challenged-in-court/372423?utm_source=GA&e=YmlyZC5wZXRlci5kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&utm_medium=20221219&utm_campaign=CLW-Newsletter-20221219&utm_content=4C08DF3F-6D6E-4881-AC7D-EB6AC0519205&tu=4C08DF3F-6D6E-4881-AC7D-EB6AC0519205
The Deeming Bill and ONIWG’s challenge to the WSIB’s 2022 COLA:
https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/leadership-and-culture/why-wsib-cost-of-living-adjustment-is-being-challenged-in-court/430941?utm_source=GA&e=am9obi5tY2tpbm5vbkBpd2MuY2xjai5jYQ&utm_medium=20221219&utm_campaign=COSW-Newsletter-20221219&utm_content=5A1282F4-845C-4D79-92E8-10A426A66492&tu=5A1282F4-845C-4D79-92E8-10A426A66492 https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/legislation/politician-pushes-to-end-wsib-practice-of-deeming/430972?utm_source=GA&e=Z3Jhd2V5Y0BsYW8ub24uY2E&utm_medium=20221219&utm_campaign=COSW-Newsletter-20221219&utm_content=B38554D4-07D7-4F7E-AE53-9AAAB075E33B&tu=B38554D4-07D7-4F7E-AE53-9AAAB075E33B
NO MORE DEEMING!
NO MORE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS! ACCEPT THE WORKER’S DOCTOR REPORT! END THE STIGMATIZATION OF INJURED WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR LIFE!!!! NOT A LIFE OF POVERTY!!!! THE WSIB DISRESPECTS INJURED WORKERS RETURN THE $1.5 BILLION + STOLEN FROM INJURED WORKERS
WSIB Issues: Loss of Earnings Rate and Deeming
MPP Wayne Gates re-introduced his bill to end 'deeming' for injured workers this week. Further details are included in the release below: https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/gates-re-introduces-bill-end-deeming-injured-workers Gates re-introduces bill to end ‘deeming’ for injured workers Gates re-introduces bill to end ‘deeming’ for injured workers. QUEEN’S PARK — On Wednesday, Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates’ bill, the Respecting … Continue reading WSIB Issues: Loss of Earnings Rate and Deeming
WSIB Surplus and Follow the Money!!!
Tuesday, January 24th 2023 at 10:00am
Thunder Bay and District Injured Worker's Support Group welcome you to our Tuesday : Information and Advocacy sessions. this week we have featuring: January 24 -Emmanuelle Lopez- Bastos, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Coordinator UFCW Canada | United Food and Commercial Workers Union Strengthening Disability Inclusive Workplaces Through a Union Approach - Results from the 2022 … Continue reading Tuesday, January 24th 2023 at 10:00am
Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 10:00am – Anne Hudon – School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal
Thunder Bay and District Injured Worker's Support Group welcome you to our Tuesday : Information and Advocacy sessions. this week we have featuring: January 17 - Anne Hudon - School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal Framing the Care of Injured Workers: An Empirical Four‐Jurisdictional Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Boards’ Healthcare Policies The objective … Continue reading Tuesday, January 17th 2023 at 10:00am – Anne Hudon – School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal
Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group 