Duty to Accommodate & SLS: Being An Ally for Equality

When:
March 25, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2017-03-25T09:00:00-04:00
2017-03-25T16:00:00-04:00
Where:
91 Moore Ave
Kitchener, ON N2H 3S4
Canada
Cost:
Free
Contact:

PLEASE NOTE – THERE IS A $40 FEE FOR THIS WEEKEND COURSE 

 

Duty to Accommodate

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. This workshop will:

  • Explore the case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights laws.
  • Show you how to make the case for accommodating workers and help union reps and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members.
  • Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigmas and help bring other union members on board to support the accommodation process for thoses who neet it.

SLS: Being An Ally for Equality

Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is an important role for stewards. But what does it really mean to be a good ally?