By Michael Oleksyn | Prince Albert Daily Herald Earlier this week the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees …
Workplace Violence
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Alberta town adopts new resident code of conduct to address staff safety
An Alberta town has laid out rules for how residents must treat municipal staff and the consequences if they step out of …
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Employment LawFeatured
Cement worker’s termination upheld after alleged gun threat at Edmonton plant
An Edmonton cement plant was justified in firing a unionized worker after allegations surfaced that he threatened to return to work with …
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence
Unionized support workers in Nova Scotia’s public schools are pushing for improvements to deal with rising school violence, weeks before students are …
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Labour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Bites. Bruises. Tears: What unions are saying about the growing violence in schools
Educators crying in their cars, trying to convince themselves they can get through another day. Bite marks, bruises, and the daily fear …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Alberta city implements security measures to protect workers following violence threats
The City of Wetaskiwin has implemented a series of security measures following an alleged violent threat at the city hall. In a …
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CUPE school support workers in Nova Scotia criticize exclusion from violence in schools discussion
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 …
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Global HR Practices
Global shipping industry urges action after attacks on MV Tutor and Verbena in Red Sea
The international shipping community is calling for immediate intervention following a drone boat strike on the MV Tutor in the Red Sea …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace violence: OLRB clarifies rules around refusing unsafe work
The protection of the safety of workers is an essential obligation on all Ontario employers. Under subsection 43(3) of Ontario’s Occupational Health …
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Employment LawFeaturedMental Health
Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec
Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or …