This introductory or ‘fundamentals’ Occupational Health and Safety course will introduce new committee members to the basic principles of workplace health and safety. This course also serves as a great ‘Back to Basics’ course for those OH&S Committee members who desire refresher training. To learn more and to register click here.

Sunday, September 1, 2019 to Saturday, December 28, 2019 Multiple dates & times, please check website. BC Federation of Labour, 200 - 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5R 4H1

Violence is not part of your job and the repercussions for workers can be devastating, affecting their physical and mental health and job satisfaction. This course is intended to assist Joint OH&S Committees to identify potentially violent hazards in the workplace, conduct a risk assessment and recommend corrective action. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a plan for violence prevention. Click here for more information.

Friday, October 4, 2019 to Friday, December 6, 2019 Surrey & Vancouver

The Canadian Union of Public Employees Union, Local 402, has established, through the BC Federation of Labour, the “Donna Sheaves Memorial Scholarship” for a union woman to attend the “Women in Leadership” course at the Canadian Labour Congress Harrison Winter School. The scholarship will cover the costs of tuition, shared accommodation and meals for this event. The scholarship does not include wage loss.

Scholarship application information here.

For more information on the Women in Leadership course, visit the CLC website.

Thursday, October 17, 2019 to Friday, December 6, 2019 Canadian Labour Congress Harrison Winter School

Workplace bullying and harassment is an occupational hazard and therefore all sections of the Workers Compensation Act that protect workers from exposure to hazards are applicable. This course will help Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees understand their role in taking reasonable steps to eliminate or minimize workplace bullying and harassment. Click here to learn more.

Friday, November 1, 2019 to Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Vancouver & New Westminster

Along with outright injustice and violence, discrimination and marginalization are common forms of intolerance. Education for tolerance should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others, and should help young people develop capacities for independent judgement, critical thinking and ethical reasoning. The diversity of our world’s many religions, languages, cultures and ethnicities is not a pretext for conflict, but is a treasure that enriches us all. Click here for more information.

Saturday, November 16, 2019 All Day World