OCEU Vice President April Leblanc to Join WSIB Strike Picket Line in Thunder Bay
Leblanc's visit comes as more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers remain on strike across Ontario — now stretching beyond two months in the first labour disruption in the Board's 110-year history.
The Thunder Bay picket is part of a province-wide mobilization effort aimed at increasing public and political pressure on WSIB leadership to deliver a fair and respectful contract for staff who support injured workers every day.
Where:
605 Sibley Drive and Balmoral Street (near Tim Hortons), Thunder Bay
Time
9:00 a.m.
'We're proud to have April Leblanc stand with our members in Thunder Bay,' said Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750). 'Her presence underscores the strength and solidarity behind this strike — and the urgent need for the WSIB to come to the table with a fair deal. The delay lies entirely with senior leadership.'
Despite ongoing mediated talks and a union team ready to negotiate 24/7, WSIB has failed to present a final offer.
'We're calling on the WSIB to show leadership and get this resolved before Canada Day,' added Goslin. 'It's time to reach a fair deal and restore stability for injured workers across Ontario.'
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