📢 Calling Family Members of Injured Workers: Your Voice Matters
A new research initiative led by Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group, and EPID@Work Research Institute is seeking family members of injured workers to share their experiences.
đź’” Why This Matters
When a worker is injured or becomes ill due to their job, the impact doesn’t stop with them — it affects entire families.
From financial stress and emotional strain to caregiving responsibilities and uncertainty, families often carry a heavy, unseen burden.
👉 This research aims to:
Understand the real-life impact on families
Amplify voices that are often overlooked
Help shape better policies and supports
đź‘Ą Who Can Participate?
You may qualify if you are:
A family member of an injured worker
Supporting someone who has been off work for 3+ months
🗣️ How to Get Involved
Participants can choose:
A 2-hour focus group OR
A 90-minute interview (online or in-person)
đź’ł Participants receive a $50 gift card
đź”’ All information is confidential
đź“… Upcoming Focus Groups
🗓️ March 14, 2026 | 12–3 PM (In Person – Thunder Bay)
🗓️ March 21, 2026 | 2–4 PM (Zoom)
🗓️ March 24, 2026 | 6–8 PM (Zoom)
❤️ Why You Should Participate
Your experience can:
Help expose the hidden costs of workplace injury
Support advocacy for fair treatment and resources
Make sure families are seen, heard, and supported
📢 Get Involved Today
Complete the survey or scan the QR code on the poster to participate.
đź“ž Questions? Call Eugene at (807) 622-8897
đź’¬ Because when a worker is injured, the whole family feels it.
