05-07-2025
WSIB and Ontario Compensation Employees Union reach tentative deal
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU), signaling a potential end to the labour disruption that began more than a month ago.
The WSIB says it expects to welcome back its full team within 24 hours of a successful ratification vote.
'Our number one priority has always been—and continues to be—helping the people who depend on us,' said Jeff Lang, WSIB's president and CEO. 'I am proud of our team's work the last few weeks and am very excited for everyone to come back together so we can keep supporting Ontarians who need us.'
The WSIB provides workplace injury and illness insurance to more than 5.3 million people across 300,000 Ontario businesses.
During the strike, digital services on the WSIB website remained available for submitting claims, accessing benefits, and managing account information.
Lang thanked Ontarians for their patience, adding the organization is committed to 'delivering better, easier, and faster service.'
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