GE Peterborough workers exposed to thousands of toxic chemicals
A new report shows that workers at the GE plant in Peterborough, Ontario were exposed to more than 3,000 toxic chemicals, including at least 40 known or suspected human carcinogens.
"These GE workers have suffered horrific and often terminal diseases at a disproportionate rate, yet approximately half of the compensation claims filed have been rejected, abandoned or withdrawn due to what was deemed to be insufficient proof." said Joel Carr, Unifor National Representative. "This report provides much needed evidence to allow the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to reopen and support these claims."