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Tribunal slams WSIB practice that cuts benefits to injured migrant workers thestar.com/news/gta/2017/… via @torontostar

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we pause to reflect, to remember, and to recommit our commitment to building a future rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice for all.

To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist Krista Thompson, with the International Hygiene Association (AIHA), has written an article describing the role that women have played in fighting for the rights workers. bit.ly/4rY4Ajc

#InternationalWomensDay #Journéeinternationaledesfemmes #SHAPEYourWorkplace #SHIWproject #DOJ

Happy Family Day! Today is a reminder to value rest, community, and time with the people who matter. Our offices will be closed today and reopen tomorrow, February 17.

Your experience can shape disability policy. Fill out our confidential survey. Your input will inform reports that drive change for people living in disability poverty. Take the survey: bit.ly/4bnQ6Ue #EndDisabilityPoverty

IN ONE WEEK! Don't miss our free annual international event focussed on musculoskeletal disorders, in its 27th year! OHCOW's RSI Day program offers the knowledge and experience of our professional staff and guest speakers. Find out more and register: bit.ly/4k9x3iV

CBC News is running a story on all of the money #WSIB is spending on ads instead of injured workers. Have alook. buff.ly/przsDTv

The mid-winter blues are common, and can intensify into depression, anxiety and heightened stress levels, particularly at work. See our website for resources to help, from the Stress Assess app to our library of webinars. Find out more. bit.ly/3ZpDaWA

Working age adults and those living alone face the highest poverty rates. 35% of people with disabilities who lived alone were in poverty – more than 3 times the rate of those living in families (10.4%). /1

Due to inclement weather, IAVGO’s physical office is closed today. We continue to work remotely. You can reach us by phone using our regular office number.

Sending best wishes to Ontario workers for the holiday season.

IAVGO's office will be closed from December 24th until January 2, 2025.

Our rallies in Toronto and Thunder Bay are tomorrow morning. Share our graphics on your social media to help spread the word! Or just share info: Monday December 8th 11am Toronto event is at Ministry of Labour at 400 University 
Thunder Bay event is at MPP office, 2727 Park St

What is y our holiday wish to ask the Minister of Labour and the WSIB for? Join us on Monday to help ask them why injured and ill workers are being left behind.

Please share far and wide. Injured & Ill worker rally this coming Monday, 11am, #ThunderBay and #Toronto. #OnPoli #WSIB #WorkersCompIsARight #RightsDoneRetire

Help spread the word on facebook. Join/invite/etc our event (linked below). Injured Worker Rally, Monday Deember 8th, Toronto & Thunder Bay! buff.ly/GkXvqgy

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual campaign to speak up against violence aimed at women, girls, and gender non-conforming communities. It starts on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, 2025. Read more

Our national director @RabiaKhedr and @odenetwork will delve into the intersection of Disability and poverty. Both are on the rise in Canada. podbean.com/media/share/pb…

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. buff.ly/o0qYwSu