InjuredWorkerCast
InjuredWorkerCast
Podcast Description
Conversations in the field of workers compensation and health & safety in Ontario, Canada and beyond.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as workers' rights, health and safety regulations, and the compensation system in Ontario. Episode examples include discussions on the impacts of extreme temperatures on workers' safety and the WSIB's funding mechanisms, highlighting current debates and necessary improvements in workplace conditions.
Conversations in the field of workers compensation and health & safety in Ontario, Canada and beyond.
The City of Toronto is considering a bylaw that would restrict protest around what they are calling “vulnerable areas”.
Today, Tebasum Durani discusses the broader implications of this proposal on the community – and on injured workers – with Jack Copple and Bonnie Heath.
Jack Copple
Jack Copple is an Organizer with the Toronto & York Region Labour Council. The Toronto & York Region Labour Council represents over 200,000 workers from diverse sectors across the Toronto region. Committed to fighting for economic, social, racial and climate justice, the Council works tirelessly to create a fair and equitable future for all
Further reading and resources:
https://www.labourcouncil.ca/protect-our-charter-rights/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rally-against-proposal-for-bubble-zone-bylaw-1.7513363
InjuredWorkerCast features conversations in the field of health & safety and workers’ compensation in Ontario, Canada and beyond.
It is produced by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic, and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.
For more information on workers compensation issues, campaigns, and resources, visit injuredworkersonline.org.
Music and Audio Editing by David Newberry.
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