CORRECTING and REPLACING Union Remains at the Table - WSIB Stalls as Strike Continues

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third paragraph, second sentence of release should read "The latest offer from the employer falls short across the board, including wages that are well below industry standard."

The updated release reads:

UNION REMAINS AT THE TABLE - WSIB STALLS AS STRIKE CONTINUES

The union representing frontline workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) remains fully committed to reaching a fair deal and ending the ongoing strike. Union negotiators have been at the bargaining table every day this week, prepared and available to bargain in good faith.

Despite our continued presence and dedication, the WSIB refused to meet to engage in discussion yesterday (Saturday) about the issues affecting the membership. The WSIB continues to use stall tactics and delays in responding to outstanding issues in any substantial capacity while our members are on strike.

On the heels of the union's repeated demands to engage in face-to-face meaningful negotiations, the WSIB has responded with silence or delay. The latest offer from the employer falls short across the board, including wages that are well below industry standard. WSIB employees are worth more.

As our members continue to walk the picket lines and as injured workers across Ontario face increasing hardship, the WSIB’s actions, or lack thereof, are deliberately prolonging this strike, with little regard for the real-world impacts on injured workers and frontline staff.

Union members remain steadfast in their commitment to the membership until a fair deal is reached and this strike ends.