Allies play a vital role in strengthening our movement by supporting injured workers and advocating for systemic change.
Anyone and everyone can become active in the injured workers struggle and join the fight for better compensation. Even if you are not an injured worker, we should all be fighting for a fair and just workers’ compensation system so that all Ontarians are protected. All workers are one accident away from becoming injured workers. We can also support individual injured workers when we are able to do so. Keep reading to learn about specific ways to get involved!
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ONIWG is made up of a network of local injured worker groups in communities throughout Ontario. Some groups meet online, others in person. Learn more about our local groups on our Find a Local Group page
While ONIWG is mostly made up of injured workers and injured workers groups, it is important to have organizations who consider themselves our allies and support us. Becoming an ally of ONIWG can mean many things. Visit our Become an Ally page to learn more.
ONIWG and our local groups regularly hold events online and in person. Some annual events include Day of Mourning (April 28) and Injured Workers Day (June 1) and a December Demonstration (early December, exact date varies). To find an upcoming online or in person event, check our Events Calendar
One way to support the injured workers movement is to become knowledgeable on workers' compensation issues. We encourage you to Inform your family, friends, co-workers and neighbours of your knowledge and experiences. Visit our Resources & Research page to learn more.
ONIWG is made up of volunteers who are mostly injured workers themselves, people who understand this fight firsthand because they're living it. We rely on donations to keep organizing rallies, producing research, and advocating for a fairer, more just compensation system for everyone. If you believe injured workers deserve to be heard, your support goes directly toward that work.
