Day of Mourning & Injured Workers' Day

April 28 and June 1 mark important days for workplace Health & Safety

The Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), reports that 1,057 people died in a workplace fatality in Canada in 2023. And many more workers suffer injuries and illnesses every day – some of which never get reported.

On April 28, your Union attended Day of Mourning ceremonies alongside members, Executive Board, and other activists across the province. And on June 1, we marked Injured Workers Day.

In fact, this year marks the first time the Ontario government has officially recognized Injured Workers Day. Through a number of events, injured workers, Unions, and advocates took the day to bring attention to the ongoing challenges faced by injured workers in this province, and to recommit to the fight for better regulations, enforceable legislation, and safer, healthier workplaces for every worker.

Head to ufcw175.com/wsibsurplus2025 to tell your MPPs to use their vote and voice to speak up for the working people in their riding. They cannot allow the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) to deny working people their rightful benefits while simultaneously letting financial surpluses go back to companies.

Join the campaign @ ufcw175.com/wsibsurplus2025