Author of the article: Andrew Autio • Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 39 minutes ago • 4 minute read • The Porcupine Miners Memorial in Schumacher Lions Park is traditionally a gathering place for the annual Day of Mourning. However, this year, due to the ongoing pandemic, no ceremonies are planned at that location though that hasn t stopped government and local labour organizations to acknowledge the Day of Mourning (April 28), paying tribute to those who died on the job or developed work-related illness. RICHA BHOSALE/The Daily Press jpg, TD
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April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning, which is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, have been seriously injured, or have developed illness on the job.
Remembering workers who died, were injured or developed job-related illness
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Former Neelon Casting workers start receiving compensation for workplace illnesses
A handful of the over 200 compensation claims by former Neelon Casting employees who suffered illnesses linked to working at the now-closed Sudbury, Ont., brake-parts maker have been processed which is proving to be life changing for some families, a union rep says.
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20 of over 200 WSIB claims OK d, denied files linked to now-closed Sudbury brake-parts maker to be re-examined
Posted: Apr 27, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 27
One of the areas at now-defunct Neelon Casting, a manufacturer in Greater Sudbury that made brake parts between 1976 and 2007. Former workers, with the help of their onetime union, filed compensation claims after they fell sick.(Supplied by Jessica Montgomery)