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Why Wear Pink?

By admin February 18, 2015 Human Rights, Stewards

Pink Shirt Day is the last Wednesday in February; it is the way British Columbia marks the fight against bullying. CUPE also celebrates a Day of Pink in April each year. On both days, we encourage our members to wear a pink shirt to stand up and say NO to bullying — in the school, in our workplaces, online, and…

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Bullying in the Workplace

By admin February 20, 2014 Human Rights, Stewards

Bullying is a real problem in our workplaces, our schools and our communities. It affects people of all ages. It can be devastating, leading to trauma, depression, and in the worst cases, suicide. Thirty-five per cent of workers have experienced bullying first hand, and 75 per cent of bullying targets leave the workplace. It increases the risk of errors and…

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