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Stop workplace violence

PSAC's "Stop workplace violence" content aims to raise awareness about workplace violence and bullying in the workplace.

The following are concrete tools for workers and union leaders to identify and address workplace violence:

Toolkit

What is workplace violence and bullying? What can you do about it?

Workplace violence and harassment have various definitions under federal and provincial legislation.

These are definitions of common words in the context of workplace violence and bullying.

As a union activist, there are many things you can do to address the issue of workplace violence, including ensuring that your workplace has a clear and accessible policy.  

If you are a victim of a violent incident, which includes harassment (“psychological harassment” in Quebec) or bullyingyou might be able to file a workers’ compensation claim.

In over half of all domestic violence cases, the violence is not confined to the home but continues at work.

Some hard numbers related to workplace violence.