Injured Workers Day June 1, 2023

Shared on behalf of the BC Federation of Labour

This is a friendly reminder to register for the BCFED’s virtual event “Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Injured Workers Day” on June 1st from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Registration is open at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recognizing-the-40th-anniversary-of-injured-workers-day-tickets-617409748177. The deadline to register is 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 25.
June 1st is an important day to highlight our ongoing fight for the restoration of dignity, respect and justice for injured workers. We hope you and your members can join us:
Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Injured Workers Day
Date:  Thursday, June 1, 2023
Time:  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Virtual event: Zoom details will be forwarded to participants upon registration
This virtual event will provide an opportunity for injured workers, family members, worker advocates and our affiliated members to hear about the work we have been doing to urge government and the WCB to restore a worker-centred approach to the workers’ compensation system in BC.
The following experienced worker advocates and lawyers will be assisting with the event:

• Sarah O’Leary, Lawyer and Worker Advocate
• Kevin Love, Lawyer and Worker Advocate
• Janet Patterson, Retired Lawyer, Adjudicator and Labour Educator

Please see the event agenda for more information.
If you have any questions about the event or require more information, please contact our OH&S Director Sheila Moir at smoir@bcfed.ca.