APRIL 28: National Day of Mourning: The fight for safe workplaces continues
In 1992, twenty-six workers died in the Nova Scotia Westray mine disaster, where an underground methane explosion occurred. This disaster gave rise to the Westray bill, which amended the Criminal Code of Canada, holding employers criminally liable who failed to protect the safety of their workers.
April 28th, is a day to remember all the workers who have been injured or killed at work. It is important that Canadians send a strong message to their political representatives that workplace deaths and injuries are inexcusable. It is time employers see the consequences of their neglect of workplace safety.
Join your local District Labour Council to show your solidarity and to honour those who have lost their lives or who have been injured on the job by participating in a Day of Mourning Ceremony in your community.
Government legislation must be coupled with enforcement to ensure the prevention of workplace deaths, illnesses and injuries. Workers should not have to fear for their safety while at work.
In Solidarity,
Sharon DeSousa,
PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President
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PSAC grievance handling course- spots available, but hurry!
Still a few spots left!
We are waiting to hear from you and will determine the location of this training on Tuesday morning,,,so register via either link below!
Apr. 29-30/17 Grievance Handling level I&II: Windsor/London TBD
2 day course: this training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use their enhanced knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, greivors and their representatives; and the protections built in for those who choose to use the grievance procedure to solve problems.
Location to be determined by greatest number of enrolments.
http://ontario.psac.com/areas/london/education-program
Thank you!
Lynn Meston, Todd Woytiuk, PSAC Regional Reps.
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