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Improving WSIB System: Good for Workers, Fair for Employers, and Essential for Ontario’s Economy

On Injured Workers’ Day, OCEU is focused on improving benefits for all workers in Ontario.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Injured Workers’ Day, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) CUPE Local 1750 is recognizing workers by focusing on improving benefits for injured and ill workers and on investments in safety programs with the goal of preventing injuries and illnesses.

“Today we recognize the workers who were killed, injured, or made ill at work. And to mark Injured Workers Day, we’re doubling down on our efforts to expand WSIB benefits to all workers,” said Harry Goslin, OCEU President. “Universal WSIB coverage benefits everyone. All of us working together to expand WSIB to more workers will help strengthen worker protections while reinforcing the sustainability of our public system.”

Currently, more than 1.56 million workers in Ontario remain excluded from accessing benefits from the WSIB system. Many of these workers are in precarious, low-wage, and high-risk jobs in sectors such as childcare and professional services.

“All Ontario workers deserve a compensation system that protects them,” added Goslin. “OCEU members are working with partners to make the WSIB system fairer and safer for all Ontarians, to continue strengthening protections and to provide better support for workers across the province.”

OCEU is working with labour, government and safety partners to improve benefits for every worker in Ontario.

Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) CUPE Local 1750 represents approximately 3,600 members at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and is working to make the WSIB system fairer and safer for all Ontarians by covering the over 1.56 million Ontario workers who remain excluded from WSIB coverage.

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Eric Bell
CUPE Communications
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(306) 580-0893

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Eric Bell
CUPE Communications
ebell@cupe.ca
(306) 580-0893

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