Resolution No. 7 Support of Injured and Ill Workers Due to Workplace Accident or Exposure

Unifor National will:

  1. Encourage all local unions and Regional Councils where possible, to advocate on behalf of injured and ill workers within their respective communities by building capacity amongst organizations and affiliates.
  2. Lobby prospective governments to support legislative enhancements for the protection of injured and ill workers and advocate for systemic reviews to address the significant gaps and challenges for workers, especially marginalized workers that prevent them from successfully navigating the system, as well as fair compensation and income replacement.
  3. Continue to educate members on the workers’ compensation systems in Canada to further empower members to advocate on their own behalf and for others. These tools must be regularly updated and reviewed for current legislation as legislation changes and can have negative effects on a claim.
  4. Participate in National Day of Mourning, April 28th and Injured Workers Day June 1st to recognize the suffering and loss due to workplace accident or illness.

Because:

  • Support and advocacy of injured and ill workers shows compassion and empathy that is a fundamental building block of our union.
  • Prioritizing injured and ill workers through lobbying and community activism with attention to marginalized workers is essential in building a more inclusive and diverse union.
  • Meredith’s Principles were clear and concise in the protection and support of
  • Recognizing the struggles of injured and ill workers is imperative to creating effective solutions for safer workplaces for all.

Respectfully Submitted by: Local 636

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