Mental Health Commission of
Canada - Darrell Powell and the CIWS achieved stakeholder status for
disabled workers on the new Mental Health Commission of Canada on October 15th
2007. This will draw attention to the mental health implications of dealing
with workers compensation boards and the mental health crises faced by people
disabled at work. (more
details)
Injured Workers
Stories: We are compiling anonymous evidence from injured
workers about any abuse they have experienced by workers compensation systems
across Canada. We do not handle individual cases but will use your case as an
example of
WCB wrongdoing. A page has been added to the CIWS website where injured
workers can tell us their story. This includes an online form to make it
easier. See http://www.ciws.ca/injured_workers_stories.htm
Media Outreach: Ongoing letters
are being sent out to a wide range of reporters across Canada. The media list
is continually being expanded and updated.
Petition: The CIWS has an
online
petition in progress. We are collecting signatures to call for a federal
public judicial inquiry into Criminal Code and Charter of Rights violations by
workers compensation boards across Canada.
Election
Watch: The CIWS is developing a strategy to encourage the
election of provincial Ministers who will take action for injured workers
issues. See
ELECTION
WATCH
Law Court
Decisions: The CIWS is compiling law court decisions (judicial
reviews) related to workers compensation claims. See:
LAW COURT DECISIONS
Membership Recruitment: the CIWS is seeking
active members who are interested in working on specific projects or in just
helping out. If you have some extra time and want to become an active member of
the CIWS, please contact us. Everyone is welcome. No special skills are
required. We also welcome non-active supporting members! please sign up!
