Violence Prevention in Federally Regulated Workplaces - March 2-3, 2019

This new two-day advanced course provides information and enforcement tools on the Canada Labour Code Part II requirements on violence prevention.  Areas of study include recourse methods for preventing and dealing with workplace violence; the rights and obligations of workers, workplace committees and the union; complaints; and other protections available for PSAC members.  Pre-requisites: an understanding of the Internal Complaint Resolution Process and the three basic health and safety rights (right to know, right to participate, right to refuse).  Selection preference will be given to members who are active Local/Branch Officers and/or active Health and Safety Committee Members or Representatives. Course content will also reflect provincial legislation, if applicable.