Unionized workers at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) staged a walkout in Toronto amid unresolved contract negotiations that began on February 25. They demand better working conditions, including manageable workloads, fair wages, and a healthier workplace culture. Union leader Harry Goslin highlighted the mental health struggles of employees, exacerbated by high caseloads and insufficient staffing. The WSIB, on the other hand, plans to continue offering some essential services during the strike while denying reports of a toxic work environment. Picketing is taking place in multiple locations across Ontario as the strike continues.
The union is pushing for a meaningful offer on critical issues such as workload, wages and workplace culture, which they believe the WSIB has neglected.
Goslin emphasized that the workload situation at WSIB is 'dire,' noting high caseload numbers, insufficient hiring, and a need for improved training to alleviate stress.
Despite raising anxiety and depression levels among employees, the WSIB has denied the existence of a toxic workplace, causing discontent among unionized workers.
During the rolling strikes, the WSIB maintained that priority services would continue by non-union employees while employees represented by OCEU participated in picketing.
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