From Financialpost · · 1m 10s
Ontario cuts WSIB premiums, harms injured workers
Ontario's WSIB premium cuts and layoffs hurt injured workers as government shifts money to bosses.
In brief
Ontario's WSIB premium cuts and layoffs hurt injured workers as government shifts money to bosses. Ontario's government reduced WSIB premiums by $160 million for bosses while cutting staff, worsening services for injured workers. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Ontario government cuts WSIB premiums
Ontario's government reduced WSIB premiums by $160 million for bosses while injured workers face service cuts.
“Let’s be clear about who is paying the price for these anti-worker decisions”
Injured workers suffer from cuts
Injured workers in Ontario have lived with years of compensation cuts and now face worsening services.
“Injured workers have lived with cuts to their compensation for years”
WSIB employees face layoffs
Hundreds of WSIB workers face layoffs and 10 regional locations close, reducing staff capacity.
“With hundreds of workers facing layoffs and 10 regional locations closing”
WSIB funding changes
The WSIB is funded through employer premiums, not general government revenues from taxes.
“The WSIB is funded through employer premiums, not general government revenues from taxes”
Premier Ford's policy impact
Premier Ford's WSIB cuts have led to reduced services for injured workers and increased financial pressure on the system.
“When Ontario’s injured workers face delays or struggle to get the support they need”
OCEU/CUPE demands reversal
OCEU/CUPE Local 1750 demands Premier Ford reverse layoffs and cancel premium cuts for injured workers.
“Premier Ford must reverse these needless layoffs, cancel the latest cash back to bosses”
System under strain
Ontario's workplace injury compensation system is the second lowest in Canada with 38% below national average.
“Compensation paid to injured workers in Ontario is the second lowest of all 10 provinces and 38% below the Canadian national average”
The key point
Ontario's government reduced WSIB premiums by $160 million for bosses while cutting staff, worsening services for injured workers.
