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WSIB Workers End Strike, Restart Services Amid Backlog

7/7/2025

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Around 3,600 WSIB workers, including 144 from Greater Sudbury, ended a seven-week strike after approving a new agreement.
The strike, initiated on May 22, aimed for improved wages and working conditions.
Union president Harry Goslin highlighted the significance of solidarity in safeguarding workers' rights.
WSIB services will restart, but a backlog of cases is anticipated.
WSIB covers workplace injury insurance for over 5.3 million Ontarians.

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Story summary

Around 3,600 WSIB workers, including 144 from Greater Sudbury, ended a seven-week strike after approving a new agreement.
The strike, initiated on May 22, aimed for improved wages and working conditions.
Union president Harry Goslin highlighted the significance of solidarity in safeguarding workers' rights.
WSIB services will restart, but a backlog of cases is anticipated.
WSIB covers workplace injury insurance for over 5.3 million Ontarians.