Workplace Violence

• B.C. nurses testify about ‘epidemic’ of workplace violence at Senate committee

  The union representing British Columbia's nurses took their concerns about an "epidemic" of violence against their colleagues to Ottawa on Wednesday.

  Health

  Dec 4
  
• B.C. logged more than 1,800 health-care workplace violence claims last year: Data

  The data from the workplace safety regulator show there were more than 1,800 claims of workplace violence in the health-care sector in 2023 — up from just over 1,624 in 2022.

  Health

  Dec 2
  
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• Man who attacked B.C. Uber driver sentenced to 1 day in jail, 1 year probation

  William Tickle pleaded guilty to assault over an attack on an Uber driver caught on camera in April. He was given credit for time served while awaiting sentencing.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Ontario service workers say they were fired for speaking out about unsafe conditions

  Developmental service workers in Alliston, Ont., say they were fired for raising concerns about a dangerous work environment at the Community Living Association of South Simcoe.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
• Developmental service workers in Alliston speak out after concussions, stitches and broken bones

  Developmental Services workers in Alliston, Ont., are raising concerns about a dangerous work environment after multiple reports of assaults.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2022
• Bank of Canada won’t say whether it used NDAs in harassment, workplace violence cases

  After receiving six complaints over two years and saying half violated its policy for workplace violence and harassment, the Bank of Canada is mum on the scope of repercussions.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
• Bank of Canada says 6 harassment complaints made over 2 years, half broke rules

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem spoke at a conference this week where he said economics is going through its own '#MeToo reckoning.'

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2022
• 1 in 4 Canadian workers who deal with the public face increased aggression, conflict: survey

  The May 2022 Mental Health Index found 20 per cent of Canadians have experienced increased conflict and/or aggression at work.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Patient charged after glass thrown at nurse at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay: police

  Police say a nurse was struck in the head by a glass thrown by a patient at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2022
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• Saskatchewan reviewing occupational health and safety provisions

  Saskatchewan is launching a review to ensure occupational health and safety legislation and regulations remain relevant to the modern workforce.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2021