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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CUPE<\/a>–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.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cThe WSIB is a shining example of what not to be. We will hold the WSIB accountable for their failure to protect employee wellness,\u201d said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOur members are tired of hearing the employer deny their lived experiences, and it\u2019s really impacting them,\u201d said Nicole Francis, Chief Steward for OCEU. \u201cThe results of the survey from last year are crystal clear, but WSIB management doesn\u2019t want to accept them because it ruins the image they are trying to project.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nJohn Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with OHCOW, remains optimistic despite the worsening results. \u201cMost 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\nMembers 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\u2019 mental health.<\/p>\n

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Contacts<\/b> <\/p>\n

\nFor more information, please contact:<\/b>
Bill Chalupiak
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CUPE Communications Representative
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wchalupiak@cupe.ca<\/a>
416-707-1401<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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