TORONTO, July 5, 2025 – The WSIB is pleased to announce that a preliminary agreement has been reached with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU). The WSIB anticipates the return of its entire workforce within one day of a successful vote to ratify the agreement.
“Our top priority remains helping those who rely on us,” stated Jeff Lang, President and CEO of the WSIB. “Our work has a positive impact on individuals and communities. I commend our team’s efforts over the past few weeks and eagerly await the reunion so we can continue supporting Ontarians in need.”
As regular operations resume, individuals can still access services 24/7 to:
- Report workplace injuries or illnesses
- Submit documents related to existing claims
- View real-time claim, payment, and health benefit details
- Register new businesses
- Obtain clearances
“We appreciate the patience shown by Ontarians during the work stoppage,” said Lang. “Our team is dedicated to providing improved, simpler, and faster services to Ontarians, and we look forward to resuming our core mission of helping people.”
The WSIB offers workplace injury and illness coverage to over 5.3 million individuals in more than 300,000 Ontario workplaces. In the event of a work-related injury or illness, the WSIB provides income replacement, medical benefits, and support to facilitate return to work. Funded by Ontario businesses, the WSIB also offers collective liability insurance without regard to fault and access to health and safety information specific to various industries.
SOURCE Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
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