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www.wsib.caWSIB, Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, recently made headlines for distributing $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible safe businesses in November 2025, marking the third such rebate in its history. This followed a historic six-week strike by nearly 4,000 unionized employees, which ended in early July 2025 after ratification of a new three-year collective agreement addressing wages, workloads, and benefits.[2][3][4]
Strike Resolution
The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) workers returned to their jobs on July 8, 2025, following tense negotiations involving Premier Doug Ford's office. While specific deal terms remain undisclosed, the union highlighted gains on workload issues amid frustrations over low wages and alleged outsourcing. WSIB management expressed optimism about repairing relations and streamlining outdated processes exposed during the disruption.[3][6][2]
Surplus Rebate Details
This $2 billion payout is the second in 2025 and comes after a $1.2 billion distribution in 2022, aimed at rewarding low-risk employers. Critics, including some union voices, argued it diverted funds from worker support. Businesses are seeing credits on statements as distribution continues.[1][4][7][3]