June 1st, known as Injured Workers Day in Ontario, recognizes the valiant efforts from injured workers and allies for make positive changes in the compensation system in Ontario, at the same time promoting the importance of a health and safety system that is truly there for every worker in Ontario.
This year, CIWA has partnered with the Ontario Federation of Labour to bring awareness of June 1st to every province and territory in Canada, in an effort to improve the compensation benefits for all workers when they suffer injury or illness in their workplaces.