UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF WORKPLACE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES ON FAMILY MEMBERS The Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group is partnering with Lakehead University to document the experiences of family members of injured workers.  Research has been done on the injured worker but we know there can be...

Policy updates to reflect legislative amendments regarding presumptive coverage for first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder – effective February 4, 2026....

RSI Day 2026 – Register for OHCOW’s 27th Annual Free Weekly Ergonomics Webinar Series – February 6, 13, 20 and 27 10am – 12pmPease join OHCOW for its free annual international webinar event focused on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and their prevention. Now in its 27th year, OHCOW’s RSI Day...

Canada Post and CUPW have reached a tentative agreement. Starting January 7, 2026, all health care benefit payment cheques will be sent by Canada Post. Starting January 12, 2026, all wage-loss cheques and cheques for businesses will be sent Canada Post. Canada Post resumed most mail services October 11,...

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Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups have produced their… First Edition Newsletter – Winter 2025...

Please join us for our Holiday Social! We’ve called it a “potluck”, and we’ll happily devour any treat you wish to bring, BUT..make no mistake…there will be plenty of food to share and nothing is required or expected other than your good company! We know the stresses of the season...

DECEMBER 01, 2025 Hamilton Injured Workers Group is hosting the Institute for Work and Health for a presentation on Persistent Pain. Gather with your community and allies for this research on Persistent Pain. This education will provide a half an hour presentation and a half an hour Q&A session...

If you have not received the email with our details for the upcoming AGM, please contact us at hdiwg@outlook.com or 905-543-9090 to get on our mailing list!...

The WSIB will continue sending cheques by courier. People will get them within 10 business days. The WISB will not be able to send any documents or letters by mail until the disruption is over. Claims decisions will be shared verbally, or by secure email. Injured Workers can submit...