The Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) is a provincial voice for workers who have been injured or made ill on the job. ONIWG was democratically founded in 1991 to actively advocate on behalf of injured, ill, and disabled workers; primarily on a systemic basis.

We are injured workers (and their families) who have had first-hand experience with the workers’ compensation system (WSIB). We see how the system fails all too many workers across the province. We refuse to accept the unfair system, and we take united action to demand justice for injured workers. Whether it be through research and submissions to the WSIB and the government, or through organizing rallies and public mobilizations on the streets, we are committed to advocating for the rights of injured workers. You can read more about some of our campaigns and

ONIWG is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by a network of injured worker groups in communities throughout Ontario. In addition to offering peer support to injured workers, our member groups work closely with other groups and agencies in their individual communities, advancing and supporting the interests of injured and disabled workers and their families. While some local groups meet in person, others hold online meetings, so you can connect with a group even if there isn’t one close to you. To find a local injured workers group in your area, visit the find a local group page. The events page may also tell you about online or in person meetings accessible to you.