Thunder Bay and District Injured Workers Support Group rallying in front of MPP Kevin Holland's office - (CJ Goater/Acadia Broadcasting)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the union representing many of their employees remain at an impasse.
OCEU/CUPE 1750’s bargaining team was briefly away from the table on Sunday, opting to attend a rally for injured workers on the first annual Injured Workers’ Day.
“Successive Conservative and Liberal governments have eroded our workers’ compensation system, limiting the scope of coverage and benefits,” said OCEU President Harry Goslin. “It is time to reverse this trend and expand coverage and benefits, prioritizing injured workers over rebates to employers.”
On Monday, the union said it expects picket lines will continue through the week.
The main asks in negotiations are more resources and support, as well as pay increases and coverage for all Ontario workers.
According to the union, the WSIB’s latest offer falls short across the board, including wages that are well below industry standard.
