WorkplaceNL seeking public input for 2023-2025 strategic plan

WorkplaceNL invites input from the public on important strategic issues impacting workers, injured workers, employers and the workplace compensation system as it develops its 2023-2025 strategic plan. Strategic issues have a direct impact on how WorkplaceNL can ensure a balance betwee
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WorkSafeBC: Day of Mourning commemorates fallen workers

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Last year in B.C., 161 workers lost their lives due to workplace injury and illness. National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 across Canada. Workers, families, employers, and others across British Columbia come together to remember those that lost their lives on the
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New poll shows Ontarians know their right to refuse unsafe work as we mark National Day of Mourning

90% of Ontarians say they know they have the right to refuse unsafe work Special commemoration to be broadcast on evening newscasts across Ontario tonight CN Tower and Niagara Falls among landmarks to be lit in yellow On this year’s National Day of Mourning, a new poll shows Ontarians
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WorkSafeNB: Day of Mourning

On April 28 each year − the Day of Mourning − we remember those who have lost their lives on the job. Life-altering or fatal workplace injuries and illness are devastating and far reaching, significantly impacting the lives not only of the workers and their families, but also of their
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Nova Scotians Honour Workers, Families

The news release below was issued today by the Nova Scotia Government. On the National Day of Mourning, today, April 28, Nova Scotians come together to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness.
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WorkplaceNL remembers workers who lost their lives, were injured or suffered illness on the National Day of Mourning

Every year on April 28, WorkplaceNL remembers those who lost their lives, were injured or experienced illness due to their work for the National Day of Mourning. Last year in Newfoundland and Labrador, 18 people lost their lives due to their work – 3 from fatal incidents and 15 from o
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WCB PEI: April 28th is the Day of Mourning

April 28th is the Day of Mourning, honouring the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On the Day of Mourning, the Workers Compensation Board encourages all Islanders to show their support for those affected by workplace tragedy by:
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WCB PEI: Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job

Thursday, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, a day set aside to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On this day, and throughout the year, Islanders are encouraged to remember those we have lost and those affected by workplace tragedy, by r
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Saskatchewan WCB releases 2021 operating results

Saskatchewan’s workers’ compensation system remains fully funded The WCB remains fully funded at 107.6 per cent Workplace Total injury rate increases to 4.56 per 100 workers Time Loss (Time Loss + Fatality) injury rate increases to 2.03 per 100 workers The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compen
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WCB distributes $95 million in surplus funds to Manitoba employers

For the fourth year in a row, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is distributing surplus funds to employers whose premiums fund the workers compensation system. The WCB is able to provide this financial relief to employers due to the successful investment made in injury
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