Steward Series 1: Some Things Stewards Should Know About the Duty to Accommodate & Mental Health Matters – Abbotsford
March 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Clarion Hotel and Convention Centre – 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford
Facilitator: Alex (Vital) Stuit, Jackie Pierre
These two modules will help build skills for Stewards when representing members in the workplace: particularly for this course, those with duty to accommodate situations.
Workshop (AM): Some Things Stewards should Know about the Duty to Accommodate
- To define the duty to accommodate and recognize when accommodation is needed
- To develop an understanding of the responsibilities of the parties with regards to workplace accommodation.
- To identify where a Steward can go for assistance and resources when dealing with workplace accommodation issues.
- To be able to assist members, as a Steward, in dealing with accommodation issues
Workshop (PM): Mental Health Matters
- Have more understanding about mental health disabilities and mental health in the workplace
- Be able to acknowledge and dispel myths and stigmas re: mental health
- Be better able to engage/represent members with mental health disabilities
- Recognize the importance of mental health as a workplace health & safety issue
- Have tools to assist them taking action in their workplaces
Apply for this course below. Application deadline is March 1, 2024.