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WSIB Cuts Reduce Public Accountability
WSIB's job cuts and office closures hurt injured workers and public trust.
In brief
WSIB's job cuts and office closures hurt injured workers and public trust. WSIB's Toronto-based service cuts reduce accountability for injured workers and communities. Originally reported by Financialpost.
WSIB Cuts
WSIB closed ten regional offices in September, robbing communities of 700+ jobs and downgrading service to injured workers.
Union and NDP Condemn
CUPE Ontario, Ontario NDP, and CUPE 1750 will outline harmful effects of WSIB's centralization decision at a media conference.
Consequence
The closures and job losses have reduced service levels for injured workers, employers, and communities.
The takeaway
WSIB's Toronto-based service cuts reduce accountability for injured workers and communities.
