Greetings, Fractured Promises: Mental Health and the Human Cost of Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System to the Workers https://jwgwvxx.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjE0Mjg3MDcsXCJsXCI6MTg1Mjk0NzMwMDM0MTUzMjczLFwiclwiOjE4NTI5NDc0MTE5MzA5ODgyOX0iLCJzIjoiYjMwYTgyMmRhYjY0NmNjMiJ9 The TBDIWSG has a partnership with the Bora Laskin Law School at Lakehead University. Each year, we have 2 or 3 law students volunteer with us as part of the Probono Students Canada program. They learn about … Continue reading Fractured Promises: Mental Health and the Human Cost of Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System to the Workers
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April 29th Community Meeting on Proposed Changes to WSIB
From our friends at IWC. Greetings,You may have heard that the Government of Ontario has proposed some significant changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The specific details of the legislation are not fully available at this point, but the proposed changes include: Raising loss of earnings benefits from 85% of pre-injury earnings to … Continue reading April 29th Community Meeting on Proposed Changes to WSIB
Family Voices Needed: Share the Impact of Workplace Injury
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 … Continue reading Family Voices Needed: Share the Impact of Workplace Injury
Learn About New WSIB Proposals – Join Our Community Meeting
New proposals for the WSIB are on the table—and injured workers need to be informed, involved, and heard. The Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group is hosting a special community meeting where we will come together to listen, learn, discuss, and take action. These changes could impact injured workers across Ontario. This is … Continue reading Learn About New WSIB Proposals – Join Our Community Meeting
Take Action: End the Age 65 Cut-Off for Injured Workers
Injured workers across Ontario are facing an outdated and unfair rule—one that cuts off Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits at age 65, regardless of whether a worker planned or needed to keep working. Even worse, workers injured at age 63 or older may receive as little as two years of compensation. This is discrimination based … Continue reading Take Action: End the Age 65 Cut-Off for Injured Workers
ONIWG AGM
WANTED" ONIWG is holding their AGM in May this year and we are letting all injured workers know that they can attend the AGM free of charge. It will be held in Toronto, and we hope to see you there. Sponsorship is limited, so act fast! If you are an injured worker who is interest in attending, please complete … Continue reading ONIWG AGM
Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement April 9, 2026 Every year on April 28, we gather together to remember those workers who have died on the job, or after a long illness from toxic exposures, as well as workers injured or made ill from work. After the Ceremony at 6 PM, we will gather for food and fellowship … Continue reading Public Service Announcement
LU Awards Ceremony Photos
📸 New Photos Are Up! We’ve shared highlights from the LU Awards Ceremony—capturing moments of recognition, resilience, and community. Take a look and celebrate the people and stories behind the movement 👇 https://thunderbayinjuredworkers.com/2026/04/11/lu-awards-ceremony-photos/ #ThunderBay #InjuredWorkers #Community #Solidarity
Injured Migrant Worker Project
Good afternoon, News from IAVGO, the Industrial Accident Victims Group of Ontario. The clinic is running a special project this season to connect with migrant workers who have been injured on Ontario farms and who have been “deemed” based on Ontario work or denied LOE benefits based on expired work permits. We are extending the … Continue reading Injured Migrant Worker Project
️ Day of Mourning Ceremony – Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group
️ Day of Mourning Ceremony – Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group Join the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group for a meaningful evening of remembrance, solidarity, and community. Every year on April 28, we honour workers who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives due to workplace incidents. … Continue reading ️ Day of Mourning Ceremony – Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group