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Associated Press
16 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 14, 2025-- The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers continue to report the worst results in over a decade compared to workplaces across Canada. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. 'The WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. 'I will not rest until we fix the very real and systemic workload problem. Once we do that, we will elevate services for all Ontario workers.' 'Our members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it's really impacting them,' said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. 'The results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn't want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project.' John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. 'Most of the factors measured in the survey were quite negative, but the engagement scores were close to typical Canadian values. This suggests that, despite their negative experience, respondents have not completely disengaged, indicating they still have hope that their work situation can improve,' he said. Members of OCEU/CUPE 1750 have been on strike for over three weeks, after being sent home and locked out of their systems by the employer. Key bargaining issues remain, including dangerously high workloads that are severely impacting WSIB employees' mental health. mb/cope491 View source version on CONTACT: For more information, please contact: Bill Chalupiak CUPE Communications Representative [email protected] 416-707-1401 KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MENTAL HEALTH LABOR HEALTH PUBLIC POLICY PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT SOURCE: Canadian Union of Public Employees Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/14/2025 10:58 AM/DISC: 06/14/2025 10:56 AM
National Post
a day ago
- Health
- National Post
WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds
Article content TORONTO — The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers continue to report the worst results in over a decade compared to workplaces across Canada. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. Article content 'The WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. 'I will not rest until we fix the very real and systemic workload problem. Once we do that, we will elevate services for all Ontario workers.' Article content 'Our members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it's really impacting them,' said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. 'The results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn't want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project.' Article content John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. 'Most of the factors measured in the survey were quite negative, but the engagement scores were close to typical Canadian values. This suggests that, despite their negative experience, respondents have not completely disengaged, indicating they still have hope that their work situation can improve,' he said. Article content Members of OCEU/CUPE 1750 have been on strike for over three weeks, after being sent home and locked out of their systems by the employer. Key bargaining issues remain, including dangerously high workloads that are severely impacting WSIB employees' mental health. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content Bill Chalupiak Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds
TORONTO, June 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers continue to report the worst results in over a decade compared to workplaces across Canada. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. "The WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness," said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. "I will not rest until we fix the very real and systemic workload problem. Once we do that, we will elevate services for all Ontario workers." "Our members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it's really impacting them," said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. "The results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn't want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project." John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. "Most of the factors measured in the survey were quite negative, but the engagement scores were close to typical Canadian values. This suggests that, despite their negative experience, respondents have not completely disengaged, indicating they still have hope that their work situation can improve," he said. Members of OCEU/CUPE 1750 have been on strike for over three weeks, after being sent home and locked out of their systems by the employer. Key bargaining issues remain, including dangerously high workloads that are severely impacting WSIB employees' mental health. mb/cope491 View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact: Bill ChalupiakCUPE Communications Representativewchalupiak@ 416-707-1401
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds
TORONTO, June 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers continue to report the worst results in over a decade compared to workplaces across Canada. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. "The WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness," said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. "I will not rest until we fix the very real and systemic workload problem. Once we do that, we will elevate services for all Ontario workers." "Our members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it's really impacting them," said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. "The results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn't want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project." John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. "Most of the factors measured in the survey were quite negative, but the engagement scores were close to typical Canadian values. This suggests that, despite their negative experience, respondents have not completely disengaged, indicating they still have hope that their work situation can improve," he said. Members of OCEU/CUPE 1750 have been on strike for over three weeks, after being sent home and locked out of their systems by the employer. Key bargaining issues remain, including dangerously high workloads that are severely impacting WSIB employees' mental health. mb/cope491 View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact: Bill ChalupiakCUPE Communications Representativewchalupiak@ 416-707-1401
Business Wire
a day ago
- Health
- Business Wire
WSIB Workers Face More Than Double the National Rates of Anxiety and Depression, Survey Finds
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The union representing striking workers at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has conducted a follow-up survey to assess workload and occupational stress levels, one year after their initial study. The internationally recognized survey, conducted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), an independent third party, shows that WSIB workers continue to report the worst results in over a decade compared to workplaces across Canada. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. When it comes to job-related anxiety and depression, WSIB employees experience levels that are double the national average. Preliminary findings from the updated survey indicate the situation has only deteriorated. Share 'The WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. 'I will not rest until we fix the very real and systemic workload problem. Once we do that, we will elevate services for all Ontario workers.' 'Our members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it's really impacting them,' said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. 'The results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn't want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project.' John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. 'Most of the factors measured in the survey were quite negative, but the engagement scores were close to typical Canadian values. This suggests that, despite their negative experience, respondents have not completely disengaged, indicating they still have hope that their work situation can improve,' he said. Members of OCEU/CUPE 1750 have been on strike for over three weeks, after being sent home and locked out of their systems by the employer. Key bargaining issues remain, including dangerously high workloads that are severely impacting WSIB employees' mental health. mb/cope491
