Workplace injuries don’t just affect workers—they impact entire families.

A new research project led by Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group, and EPID@Work is looking to better understand how injuries and long-term time off work affect family members.

If you have a loved one who has been injured and off work for 3+ months, your experience matters.

What’s involved

Participants are invited to:

Join a 2-hour focus group or interview
Share their experiences in a confidential setting

Receive a $50 gift card as a thank-you

Why this matters

Family members often carry emotional, financial, and caregiving burdens that go unseen.

This research aims to bring those impacts to light and help inform better policies and supports.

Upcoming Dates
April 21, 2026 (6–8 PM, Zoom)
April 25, 2026 (12–3 PM, In Person)
OPSEU Member Centre, Thunder Bay (beside Merla Mae)

Lunch provided

More dates can be arranged to fit your schedule.

Get involved

Complete the survey (via QR code on poster)

Or call Eugene at (807) 622-8897

Your voice can help shape change—for families, not just workers.