The president of a union representing British Columbia’s public service workers says he is “deeply disturbed” by violence aimed at its members …
Workplace Violence
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Nurses discouraged from working at Manitoba’s largest hospital due to safety
By Brittany Hobson Nurses in Manitoba have made the rare move of declaring the province’s largest hospital too dangerous to work in and …
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FeaturedOpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
When security isn’t enough: Manhattan shooting exposes uncomfortable truth about workplace violence
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe surveillance cameras caught it all. Yesterday at 6:30 p.m., Shane Tamura stepped out of his BMW at 345 Park Avenue, carrying …
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Alberta forms action team to tackle school violence, improve safety for staff and students
Alberta has launched a 25-member action team to address growing concerns about aggression and complexity in the province’s classrooms, bringing together teachers, …
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By Karmvir K. Padda, University of Waterloo Two years have passed since a 24-year-old former student walked into a gender studies classroom …
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Corporate CultureFeatured
CSIS sees spike in internal misconduct reports as spy agency releases first transparency report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is reporting a sharp rise in internal misconduct and harassment complaints, as outlined in its first …
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‘Afraid to work’: Union blasts Thunder Bay Public Library over workplace safety
By Clint Fleury | TBNewsWatch.com A union representing city library workers says the Thunder Bay Public Library in Thunder Bay, Ont., has done …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Alberta’s gender-based violence policy falls short: MacEwan University prof
By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Transgender people are four-times more likely to experience gender-based violence and a professor at MacEwan University is …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Action, not statements, needed to support social workers in Nunavut: NEU president
By Jeff Pelletier | Nunatsiaq News Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk is condemning what she describes as violence and harassment toward community social …
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FeaturedLeadership
Facing workplace violence head-on: Legal duties and practical strategies for employers
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattWorkplace violence is a critical health and safety concern affecting employees’ well-being, productivity, and organizational culture. Under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) …