Common use of Anti-Bullying Clause in Contracts

Anti-Bullying. The Employer and the Union support the rights of all people to work in an environment free from bullying. Everyone is expected to adhere to acceptable conduct at all times by respecting the rights and feelings of others and by refraining from any behavior that might be harmful to others. Bullying conduct includes, but is not limited to: Name calling, humiliation, spreading rumors; Gossiping; Public ridicule; Scapegoating and blaming; Taunting; Ostracizing; Sexualizing; Making racial or ethnic slurs; Treating people like they are invisible; Rude interruptions; Sarcastic jokes; Invading one's personal territory; Giving limited information, then blaming; Cyber bullying (bullying through email, internet, text messaging, internet websites, etc.); Removing areas of responsibility without cause; Constantly changing work guidelines; Establishing impossible deadlines that will set up an individual to fail; Assigning unreasonable duties or workload which are unfavorable to one person (in a way that creates unnecessary pressure); Underwork – creating a feeling of uselessness; Criticizing a person persistently or consistently; Belittling a person's opinions; Unwarranted or undeserved discipline; Blocking applications for training, leaves or promotions; Tampering with a person's personal belongings or work equipment.

Anti-Bullying. The Employer and the Union support the rights of all people to work in an environment free from bullying. Everyone is expected to adhere to acceptable conduct at all times by respecting the rights and feelings of others and by refraining from any behavior that might be harmful to others. Bullying conduct includes, but is not limited to: Name calling, humiliation, spreading rumors; Gossiping; Public ridicule; Scapegoating and blaming; Taunting; Ostracizing; Sexualizing; Making racial or ethnic slurs; Treating people like they are invisible; Rude interruptions; Sarcastic jokes; Invading one's personal territory; Giving limited information, then blaming; Cyber bullying (bullying through email, internet, text messaging, internet websites, etc.); Removing areas of responsibility without cause; Constantly changing work guidelines; Establishing impossible deadlines that will set up an individual to fail; Assigning unreasonable duties or workload which are unfavorable to one person (in a way that creates unnecessary pressure); Underwork – - creating a feeling of uselessness; Criticizing a person persistently or consistently; Belittling a person's opinions; Unwarranted or undeserved discipline; Blocking applications for training, leaves or promotions; Tampering with a person's personal belongings or work equipment.