Workplace Violence

Unionized support workers in Nova Scotia’s public schools are pushing for improvements to deal with rising school violence, weeks before students are to return to the classroom. During a news…

Educators crying in their cars, trying to convince themselves they can get through another day. Bite marks, bruises, and the daily fear of violence from the elementary students they teach.…

The City of Wetaskiwin has implemented a series of security measures following an alleged violent threat at the city hall. In a public notice, Sue Howard, city manager wrote that…

By Lauren Phillips, The Coast Stop me when you disagree: Workplace violence is not appropriate. Disproportionate workplace violence is not appropriate. Those being disproportionately harmed should be included in a discussion about ways to address…

The international shipping community is calling for immediate intervention following a drone boat strike on the MV Tutor in the Red Sea that likely resulted in the death of a…

The protection of the safety of workers is an essential obligation on all Ontario employers. Under subsection 43(3) of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1, employees…

Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Labour Minister Jean…

The Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia (PSAANS) has expressed strong support for the Auditor General’s recent report on preventing and addressing violence in Nova Scotia’s public schools. The…

By Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, Florida International University Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers worldwide have experienced it, according to the International…