A private company is going to move to B.C. and endanger our safe blood supply unless we stop them. Join your community Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm to learn more about the threat of paid plasma and what you can do to help keep our blood system safe. The hosts will be speaking along with Kat Lanteigne, advocate and co-founder…
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The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us that in 2014, 919 workplace deaths were recorded in Canada – more than 2.5 deaths every single day. Among the 919 dead were thirteen young workers aged fifteen to nineteen years; and another twenty-five workers aged twenty to twenty-four years. Add to these fatalities…
Read moreWhen you’re a nice person, conflict can be a real challenge. Not that mean people are any better at conflict; they just enjoy it more. New research from Columbia University shows that how you handle conflict can make or break your career. The researchers measured something scientifically that many of us have seen firsthand—people who are too aggressive in conflict…
Read moreOn April 1st, BC’s minimum wage will be the lowest in Canada, and we need to send a strong message to Premier Clark – we need a $15/hour minimum wage. Friday, April 15th is a HUGE day for our campaign. It is Canada’s first official Fight for $15 National Day of Action, and BC is leading the way! We are joining with…
Read moreWorkplace violence can take the form of physical aggression such as hitting, biting or kicking. Violence in the workplace also includes verbal threats, swearing, name calling and bullying. Violence is not part of your job and the repercussions for workers can be devastating, affecting their physical and mental health and job satisfaction. For employers, it means reduced productivity and increased…
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