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

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