Injured Workers’ Day highlights chronic pain

Marine and ferry work can be physically demanding. Years working on deck, in engine rooms, terminals, catering operations and trades and maintenance shops can take a toll.

June 1 is Injured Workers’ Day, a day to recognize the challenges injured workers face and to push for better support and fair treatment.

This year, the focus is on chronic pain. Chronic pain affects millions of Canadians and is one of the most common long-term outcomes of workplace injuries. Workers with job-related injuries are significantly more likely to experience chronic pain, which can affect mobility, sleep, mental health, family life and the ability to work.

The BC Federation of Labour is calling for improvements to how chronic pain is treated and compensated, including earlier intervention, ongoing treatment and fair compensation that reflects workers’ individual circumstances.

The BCFED is also hosting a series of free lunch-and-learn webinars throughout June focused on chronic pain, injured worker advocacy and WorkSafeBC policy.

Sign the BCFED petition here.

Find help with chronic pain at Pain BC.