Injured Workers Action for Justice - IWA4J

06/12/2026

Are you an Asian youth or young worker (18–35)? Join us for a FREE day of learning, networking, and skill-building!
✨ Learn about:
• Workers’ rights
• Workplace injuries & unpaid wages
• First Aid & CPR
• Community organizing
• Networking with youth leaders
Date:Saturday, July 18
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location:55 University Ave, 15th Floor, Toronto
🎟️ Free | Limited spots available
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

06/08/2026

The federal government is consulting on how many people should get permanent residency and how many should be temporary residents. The consultation closes June 14, 2026. We need as many people as possible to submit before then. Working class people across Canada are being squeezed by high rents, low...

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

June 1, Injured Workers Day - Day of Action

Justice for Jiangtao Liu (Ada), Francisco Vidal Reyes Cortina, and Humberto Macisa Zavaleta.

Please contact WSIB at 416-344-1000 or email [email protected] to demand justice for injured workers.

Jiangtao is fighting for fair compensation from WSIB as a migrant worker who has suffered workplace harassment, unfair treatment, and physical assaults. This abuse has left Ada with depression and PTSD. Instead of providing fair compensation, WSIB denied her claim.

Francisco’s WSIB benefits have been cut (a.k.a. “deemed”) even though he is still undergoing a second surgery due to his work injury, is unable to return to work, and currently has no income. He is also experiencing a serious mental health condition.

Humberto lost his leg in a preventable workplace accident and is struggling to access adequate healthcare through WSIB, as he is currently in Mexico with no income support.

Here is the injured workers' open letter demanding justice for all workers! https://docs.google.com/document/d/13buypn8hk9hZGNBiuaFflnq8CZYKjsE4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101757277769433917101&rtpof=true&sd=true

An injury to one is an injury to all!
In Solidarity!

06/01/2026

June 1, Injured Workers Day - Day of Action

Justice for Jiangtao Liu (Ada), Francisco Vidal Reyes Cortina, and Humberto Macisa Zavaleta.

Please contact WSIB at 416-344-1000 or email at [email protected] to demand justice for injured workers.

Jiangtao is fighting for fair compensation from WSIB as a migrant worker who has suffered workplace harassment, unfair treatment, and physical assaults. This abuse has left Ada with depression and PTSD. Instead of providing fair compensation, WSIB denied her claim.

Francisco’s WSIB benefits have been cut (a.k.a. “deemed”) even though he is still undergoing a second surgery due to his work injury, is unable to return to work, and currently has no income. He is also experiencing a serious mental health condition.

Humberto lost his leg in a preventable workplace accident and is struggling to access adequate healthcare through WSIB, as he is currently in Mexico with no income support.

Here is the injured workers' open letter demanding justice for all workers! https://docs.google.com/document/d/13buypn8hk9hZGNBiuaFflnq8CZYKjsE4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101757277769433917101&rtpof=true&sd=true

An injury to one is an injury to all!
In Solidarity!

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Ontario At Work David Piccini FordNation

05/29/2026

Open Letter to Ontario Premier Ford, Minister Piccini, Minister Khanjin, and WSIB President Lang,

Regarding Injured Workers Day: Fair Compensation for all Injured Workers

Monday, June 1 is Injured Workers Day, marking the 44th anniversary of the injured workers’ movement, which began in 1983. It is also the second year that Ontario has officially recognized it.

Injured Workers Action for Justice (IWA4J), Industrial Accident Victims’ Group of Ontario (IAVGO), and Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) are collectively writing this letter to demand fair compensation for all workers. No worker should be left out without support and protection!

Here is the full letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13buypn8hk9hZGNBiuaFflnq8CZYKjsE4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101757277769433917101&rtpof=true&sd=true

On June 1, we will remember, honour, and mourn the workers who were killed on the job, and we will continue to fight for justice in solidarity with injured workers, their families, friends, allies, and supporters. As workers and members of grassroots communities, we stand united for dignity and fairness. We urge you to take immediate action during this critical time.

An injustice to one is an injustice for all!
In Solidarity!

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Ontario At Work David Piccini FordNation Andrea Khanjin

11/28/2025

We are hosting the Institute for Work and Health for a presentation about their research on persistent pain following a work-related injury or illness.

A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Attending in-person at 709 Barton Street E? Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to settle in.

Not feeling well? Can’t make it in-person? Please register to receive the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OD1_phD8QtmdjE0M97KsHg

We are looking forward to this educational opportunity!