Hundreds of workers from Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) (CUPE Local 1750), rallied in downtown Toronto after mediated bargaining talks broke down. The strike, ongoing since May 22, is for better wages and working conditions, leaving appeals of WSIB decisions on hold and injured workers in limbo.
Hundreds of striking WSIB workers rally in downtown Toronto after talks break down
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Hundreds of workers from Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) (CUPE Local 1750), rallied in downtown Toronto after mediated bargaining talks broke down. The strike, ongoing since May 22, is for better wages and working conditions, leaving appeals of WSIB decisions on hold and injured workers in limbo.
Trending- 1 March 2023: Freddy Ilabaca injured his back.
- 2 August 2023: WSIB stopped payments to Freddy Ilabaca.
- 3 May 22, 2025: OCEU (CUPE Local 1750) members began strike against WSIB.
- 4 June 7-8, 2025: Mediated bargaining talks held between union and WSIB.
- 5 June 8, 2025 (Sunday evening): Talks broke down.
- 6 June 9, 2025 (Monday): Hundreds of striking workers rallied in downtown Toronto.
- Appeals of WSIB decisions are on hold, leaving injured workers in limbo
- New claims are still being processed, and existing income support/health care continues
- Continued picket lines until a deal is reached
What: Hundreds of WSIB workers, members of OCEU (CUPE Local 1750), are on strike for better wages and working conditions, leading to a rally in Toronto after talks with the WSIB broke down. This strike has put appeals of WSIB decisions on hold.
When: Strike began May 22, 2025. Mediated talks on Saturday and Sunday (June 7-8, 2025) broke down Sunday evening (June 8, 2025). Rally on Monday (June 9, 2025). Article published June 10, 2025.
Where: Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Why: The union is seeking better wages, workload, and seniority. The WSIB claims to have offered above-inflation wage increases and improved benefits but calls for 'fair and realistic expectations' from the union.
How: Workers are striking and holding rallies. Bargaining talks are ongoing but currently stalled.