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Ontario Network of Injured Worker Groups
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Official Twitter account of the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups. In unity there is strength.
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It's here!

Read the full #RightsDontRetire report now. It details why the #WSIB's arbitrary age 65 cut-off is out of touch with labour market realities and hurts all injured workers.

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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Mark your calendars! The annual December Rally at the Ministry of Labour is Monday December 8th at 11am. Spread the word!
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Our #RightsDontRetire report launches tomorrow. Keep your eyes posted here to find out how you can help end age discrimination at the WSIB.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Episode five of Labour Pains: An Injured Worker Podcast (by our friends at IWC Legal Clinic) is now out and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or listen on YouTube here. The episode is about WSIB's Age Discrimination practices. buff.ly/AdEQAg7
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Tomorrow at 1pm, our friends at Injured Workers Legal Clinic are hosting a meeting to present some new research about Mental Health and WSIB's Return to Work practices (on Zoom). This will be followed by a group discussion about issues facing injured workers.

To join, register at buff.ly/iXn5Hnk
September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Come and hear about some new research by a summer legal student at IWC Legal Clinic. Nikolai McLeod will talk about Psychological Injuries and Return to work. Followed by a group discussion on many problems facing injured workers. Register to join online at buff.ly/yoMjYun
September 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The Women of Inspiration is a group of women who have been affected by work injury and gather together for support, knowledge sharing, and company. Join their meeting this Saturday online or in person. Register to join at tinyurl.com/SeptWOI
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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We are hositng a virtual press conference on #WSIB age discrimination in 15 minutes (at 1pm).
Find all the info you need here: buff.ly/XTEsn8D
June 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The newest episode of "Labour Pains: An Injured Worker Podcast" (formerly "InjuredWorkerCast") is out now, and features a brillliant interview with Steve Mantis, co-author of a new book on workers' compensation.
YouTube: buff.ly/Xnz2qd0
Spotify: buff.ly/kkN02Ux
Apple: buff.ly/dNMlfks
June 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rallies Across Ontario Celebrate First Officially Proclaimed Injured Workers’ Day.
A media release announcing the following events: Toronto: June 1st • Queen’s Park • 11am to 1pm Provincial Media Coordinator – Matthew Pi: 416-461-2423 London: June 1st • Victoria Park • 11am to 1pm • Northwest Corner Rally organizer Kevin Jones – Home phone: 519- 936-6715 Kevin will also be available at event for media inquiries Oshawa: *THURSDAY MAY 29th • Justice for Injured Workers Event hosted by Durham Regional Labour Council • 6:30pm – 8:30pm • IBEW East Hall • 1001 Ritson Rd. S. ONIWG VP Wayne Harris: 289-830-2103 Peterborough: June 1st • Millennium Park • Noon • North end of the pathway Peterborough Occupational Disease Action Committee Rep Sue James: 705-876-1150 Thunder Bay: *FRIDAY MAY 30th • City Hall • 10am. ONIWG VP Eugene Lafrancois: 807-767-7827 Windsor: June 1st • Corner of Ouellette & Tecumseh • 11am • At the flagpole ONIWG VP Liz Garant: 226-961-3906
May 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Tonight in #Toronto: Book launch for a new book about #WorkersComp history in Ontario. with Marion Endicott and Steve Mantis and guests, as well as a background on June 1st #InjuredWorkersDay and a rundown of events this week.
Steelworkers Hall 7pm. Free.

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May 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Just a few days until Injured Worker Day events happen all over #Ontario.
Make this your profile picture to show your support and help spread the word.
Dark text on a yellow background reads “I support injured workers, ill workers, migrant workers, people with disabilities, all workers”. Below, there is a list of upcoming Injured Workers’ Day events. London, June 1st, Victoria Park, northwest corner, 11am Peterborough, June 1st, North end of Millennium Park, Noon Thunder Bay, May 30th, City Hall, 10am Toronto, June 1st, Queen’s Park, 11am Windsor, June 1st, Ouellette Ave and Tecumseh Road, 11am
May 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Show your support for injured workers by showing up to Injured Workers Day.
Black text on a yellow background says "June 1st is Injured Workers Day, show your support by showing up. Below this, white text on a black background lists event details. London, June 1st, Victoria Park, northwest corner, 11am Peterborough, June 1st, North end of Millennium Park, Noon Thunder Bay, May 30th, City Hall, 10am Toronto, June 1st, Queen’s Park, 11am Windsor, June 1st, Ouellette Ave and Tecumseh Road, 11am
May 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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We have social media and printable graphics in multiple language. Help us spread the word about June 1st Injured Workers' Day! Find posters/graphics here: buff.ly/JiHExFx
Dark text on a yellow background reads “Fight for injured workers, ill workers, migrant workers, people with disabilities, all workers”. Below, white text on a black background lists upcoming Injured Workers’ Day events. London, June 1st, Victoria Park, northwest corner, 11am Peterborough, June 1st, North end of Millennium Park, Noon Thunder Bay, May 30th, City Hall, 10am Toronto, June 1st, Queen’s Park, 11am Windsor, June 1st, Ouellette Ave and Tecumseh Road, 11am
May 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Can you help #InjuredWorkers by printing an hanging some posters in your community?
We have posters for Toronto, Peterborough, London, Thunder Bay, and Windsor and you can download them here: buff.ly/D7Q6Nvz

(there's social media graphics for sharing in there too).
May 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Please help us spread the worker for the 2025 #InjuredWorkersDay events all over ontario.
More info on these and other events here: buff.ly/ZVBXrI0
May 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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#NewProfilePic

Make it yours?
May 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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For many years members of the Women of Inspiration Injured Workers’ Group would sleep overnight at Queen’s park in the lead up to IW Day to fight for Universal Coverage. It was cultural event featuring songs, poems, and stories. The event returns this year on May 31st at 4pm on Zoom buff.ly/bFQuCgB
May 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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There are #InjuredWorkersDay events taking place to the North, South, East, and West.

Can you help spread the word by printing and putting up some posters in your community?
Download posters for each city here: buff.ly/kRXqn08
May 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Injured Worker Month of Action launches next week
May 1st - 7pm - Virtual Town Hall
May 31st - 4pm - Online Vigil
June 1st - 11am - Injured Workers' Day a Queen's Park - ALL OUT

For more info visit buff.ly/KOqvpCR
April 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Injured & Ill workers and all people with disabilities know that we are stronger together. Add Injured Workers’ Day June 1st to your calendar now and keep an eye out for more details.
This is a text-only image. The top half of the graphic features bold black text on a yellow background stating “June 1st is Injured Workers Day.” The bottom half of the graphic features text on a black background that says “save the date, 11am to 1pm at Queen’s Park.”
April 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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2025 will mark the first time the #Ontario Legislature recognizes June 1st officially as Injured Workers' Day.
Please put it in your calendar and keep an eye here for more details as they emerge.
This is a text-only image. The top half of the graphic features bold black text on a yellow background stating “June 1st is Injured Workers Day.” The bottom half of the graphic features text on a black background that says “save the date, 11am to 1pm at Queen’s Park.”
April 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Educational and drop-in event this coming Wednesday
1pm: WSIB 101 - What benefits exist, how to appeal, etc.
2pm: What message(s) should injured workers deliver on June 1st Injured Workers' Day?
Online or in person in Toronto. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Our friends at Injured Workers Legal Clinic are hosting a WSIB 101 workshop and a group conversation on Injured Workers' Day. It is next Wednesday March 26th at 1pm
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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See the latest newsletter from Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic, including info on:
-New InjuredWorkerCast Podcast Episode
-Election toolkit
-Injured worker focussed election debate this Saturday evening
-Upcoming injured worker meetings
February 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM