Here is more news from CUPE 1750, representing the workers at the WSIB. First, the media release from the union - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250521524865/en/WSIB-to-Lay-Off-Workers-and-Send-Ontario-Money-to-US-Firm-Betraying-Team-Canada-Tariff-Fight WSIB to Lay Off Workers and Send Ontario Money to US Firm, Betraying Team Canada Tariff Fight And a second article from the media in SS Marie https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/union-slams-fords-4-billion-wsib-rebate-as-a-betrayal-of-injured-workers-10672027 Union slams Ford's $4 billion WSIB … Continue reading WSIB Outsourcing to US Firms & more
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Injured Workers Day formally recognized by province
Injured Workers Day formally recognized by province Injured Workers Day Picture - 2025Download https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/injured-works-day-formally-recognized-by-province-10739295
Injured Workers Day May 30th 2025
Join Us for Injured Workers Day in Thunder Bay The Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers' Support Group invites you to join us in commemorating Injured Workers Day with a special flag raising ceremony .Date: Friday, May 30th 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: City Hall, Thunder Bay We gather to honour and remember all workers … Continue reading Injured Workers Day May 30th 2025
National Day of Mourning – April 28
National Day of Mourning – April 28 Join us in honoring the memory of those who have been killed or injured in the workplace. Remembering their sacrifice. Renewing our commitment to health, safety, and well-being for all workers. Event Details: Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: First Wesley United Church130 N. Brodie … Continue reading National Day of Mourning – April 28
Elbows up – Injured workers oppose billions in WISB money being returned to businesses
Greetings, As we head into the long weekend, here are a few video clips - two from our Thunder Bay Injured Workers Rally yesterday (April 16) protesting the $2 billion give away and one from south of the border protecting cuts to their National Institutes of Occupational Safety & Health. Elbows Up!! All the best … Continue reading Elbows up – Injured workers oppose billions in WISB money being returned to businesses
Rally Wednesday April 16th 2025 12pm
Greetings, The Ford government announced on April 7th another $2,000,000,000 give away from the WSIB Accident Fund to businesses. This is money that was exclusive for injured, ill and disabled workers. This is on top of the more than $2.5 B announced just before the provincial election and rebated to corporations in March. Let’s look … Continue reading Rally Wednesday April 16th 2025 12pm
OHC] Federal Election Que’s for Candidates & Tracker
Please find a printable version attached, pls use & share! Ontario Health CoalitionFederal Election 2025Political Party Records on Health Care & Questions for CandidatesApril 10, 2025 QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES party tracker and questions for candidatesDownload
Press Outreach
Greetings, The Thunder Bay and District Injured workers Support Group is pleased to announce it's partnership with the Environmental Health Association of Quebec. We share a common understanding that many of the chemicals that we are exposed to both at work and at home are toxic. We want to shine a light on this issue … Continue reading Press Outreach
Claims Suppression & Injured Workers Day & Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Here is some info that might be of interest. 1) The BC Federation of Labour is now recognizing June 1st as Injured Workers Day. Here is a link to their website. 2) A recent article on claims suppression featuring our committee members working on this issue. 3) A free conference on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. … Continue reading Claims Suppression & Injured Workers Day & Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
April 10th, 2025, Letter to the EditorBy Steve Mantis
April 10th, 2025, Letter to the EditorBy Steve Mantis Re: $2 Billion taken from workers with a disability and given to Ontario businesses. In a recent announcement from Premier Doug Ford, the WSIB will return $2Billion to businesses in Ontario. This is in addition to the $2 billion announced just before the provincial election. Premier … Continue reading April 10th, 2025, Letter to the EditorBy Steve Mantis