Winnipeg - Violence Prevention Training for Stewards - October 25, 26, 27, 2019

Violence Prevention Training for Stewards - Friday, October 25 (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm), Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm)

This two and half day course will cover basic aspects of Health & Safety every steward should be aware of when representing members with workplace issues that pertain to their physical & mental health.  By the end of the course, participants will be able to;

• Create awareness and understanding when representing a member with Mental Health issues, and have available tools on how to best provide support to affected members
• Identify meaningful workplace accommodations for psychological disabilities
• Work with the members and the employer to create solutions for returning to work successfully after medical related leave
• Reference legislation along with case law that supports the employers’ responsibility to accommodate members in the workplace and appropriately deal with workplace issues such as bullying and harassment