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Organization:
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Ottawa and District Injured Workers Group (The)
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Address:
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Ottawa and District Injured Workers Group, The (ODIWG)
1516 Merivale Rd, 12C
Ottawa, ON
K2G 3J6
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Intersection:
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Clyde Ave and Baseline Rd
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Hours:
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Mon 1pm-3pm * Tue, Wed, Thu 10am-12noon, 1pm-3pm * Fri 10am-12noon
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Service Description:
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An incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to assisting injured workers and their families in seeking justice, dignity and equality * Promotes the proper health, safety and security of injured workers in the workplace
Resources and education to assist injured workers in dealing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and injured workers rights * regular meetings to discuss injured worker issues * promotion of political activism * empowers or acts on behalf of clients, sometimes working with their union (where applicable), or refers to the Office of the Worker Adviser or other legal services
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Fees:
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Membership fees, not required to receive services * None for services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Injured workers of 16 years or over * family, friends and advocates of injured workers
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (City of) ; Gatineau
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