RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. The Corporation and the Union recognize the dignity and worth of every individual and are committed to a climate of understanding and mutual respect in the workplace.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 9.01 The Employer, the Union and Employees are committed to a safe and respectful workplace where workplace violence, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. The Employer has policy dealing with the handling of issues arising from workplace violence, bullying and harassment. The Parties agree that for the purposes of this agreement, the Employer’s Policy and Procedure will be followed.
9.02 The Employer and the Union agree to abide by the Alberta Human Rights Act. It is agreed there will be no discrimination, restriction or coercion exercised or practiced on the part of the Employer or the Union with respect to any Employee by reason of sexual preference, membership or non-membership or activity in the Union, nor in respect to any of the listed grounds in the aforementioned Act including age, race, colour, religious or political beliefs, gender, mental and physical disability, place of origin, marital status or ancestry. For the purposes of the Article, the Parties agree that the defenses and definitions of the aforementioned Act are applicable.
9.03 The parties recognize the value of informal discussion between Employees and their supervisors, and between the Union and the Employer, with the intent that problems and concerns be resolved without recourse to formal complaint.
9.04 As part of the informal resolution, an Employee who has a complaint of workplace violence, discrimination, bullying or harassment has a responsibility to document the incident and advise the offender that their actions are unwanted and improper. If the Employee is uncomfortable or feels intimidated about confronting the offender, the Employee shall contact their immediate supervisor, manager or Union Representative for assistance.
9.05 When an Employee submits a complaint of workplace violence, discrimination, bullying or harassment, the process of investigating the complaint will proceed in accordance with the Employer’s Policy and Procedure. All Employees are required to cooperate with the investigation and maintain confidentiality.
9.06 If the investigation determines that workplace violence, discrimination, bullying or harassment, has occurred, the Employer may impose disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
9.07 If the investigation determines that the Employee acted in bad faith in making the complaint or workplace violence, discrimination, bullying or harassment, the Employer may impose disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
9.08 The Employer...
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. The Union and the Employer recognize the right of employees to work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment or bullying, and affirms that all persons are to be treated with respect and dignity. All persons are accountable for their own conduct and must conduct themselves in a civil, respectful, and non-discriminatory manner at the workplace and at work-related gatherings. The Employer and the Union agree that discrimination, bullying and harassment is unacceptable. The parties recognize that timeliness in reporting and investigation are key to successful resolution of a complaint. Accordingly, employees are encouraged to report incidents or complaints as soon as possible.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 31.01 The Parties recognize the value of informal discussion between Employees and their supervisors and between the Union and the Employer to the end that problems might be resolved without recourse to formal complaint. The Union, Employer and Employees are committed to a safe and respectful workplace where workplace violence, bullying and harassment are not tolerated. The Employer, after proper investigation, may discipline for just cause any person employed by the Employer engaging in workplace violence, bullying or harassment.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 6.01 There shall be no discrimination, restriction or coercion exercised or practiced in respect of any Employee by either party by reason of age, race, colour, creed, national origin, political or religious belief, gender, sexual preference, marital status, physical or mental disability, nor by reason of membership or non- membership or activity in the Union nor in respect of an Employee’s or Employer’s exercising any right conferred under this Collective Agreement or any law of Canada or Alberta.
6.02 The Union and the Employer recognize the right of the Employees to work in an environment free from harassment and the Employer after proper investigation, may discipline for just cause any person employed by the Employer engaging in the harassment of another Employee.
6.03 The Employer’s investigation procedure will not limit an Employee's right to seek redress through any other available procedure including:
(a) Grievance procedure; and
(b) Alberta Human Rights Commission.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 3.01 The Employer and the Union agree to abide by the Alberta Human Rights Act. It is agreed there will be no discrimination, restriction, or coercion exercised or practiced on the part of the Employer or the Union with respect to any Employee by reason of sexual orientation, membership or non-membership or activity in the Union, nor in respect to any of the listed grounds in the aforementioned Act including age, race, colour, religious or political beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, place of origin, marital status, family status, or source of income. For the purposes of this Article, the parties agree that the defenses and definitions of the aforementioned Act are applicable.
3.02 The Employer, the Union and Employees are committed to a safe and respectful workplace where workplace violence, bullying and harassment are not tolerated. For the purposes of this Agreement, bullying and harassment are defined as any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another person or persons in the workplace, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm.
3.03 The parties recognize the value of informal discussion between Employees and their supervisors, between two (2) or more Employees, and between the Union and the Employer, with the intent that problems and concerns be resolved without recourse to formal complaint.
3.04 An Employee who has a complaint relating to Article 3 has a responsibility to document the incident and advise the offender that their actions are unwanted and improper. If the Employee is uncomfortable or feels intimidated about confronting the offender, the Employee shall contact their immediate supervisor, the Department Head, Human Resources or Union Representative for assistance.
3.05 When an Employee submits a complaint relating to Article 3, the Employer shall conduct an investigation in accordance with policy and all Employees are required to cooperate with the investigation. All complaints will be dealt with promptly and in a confidential manner. To the extent possible investigations will be concluded within ninety (90) days from the date of the complaint.
3.06 If the investigation determines that discrimination, harassment, or bullying has occurred, the Employer may impose disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
3.07 The Employer will not tolerate any form of retaliation against an Employee who, in good fai...
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 4.01 The Company will not discriminate against any employee because of membership or participation in the Union.
4.02 Both the Company and the Union agree to the principle of Employment Equity and agree, as required, to provide representation to the Employment Equity Committee.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 8.01 The Union and the Employer recognize the right of Employees to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment and the Employer, after proper investigation, may discipline for just cause any person employed by the Employer engaging in the harassment of another Employee.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. 38.01 The policy and procedures regarding Respect in the Workplace are attached in Appendix “E” of this collective agreement.
RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE. The Union and the Company recognize the right of employees to work in an environment of mutual respect free from harassment, and discrimination, including but not limited to, racial, sexual, age, national origin, disability or Union membership. Management will take measures that are deemed appropriate against person under their direction who engage in harassment of another employee. In any arbitration case arising out of this Article, where an Arbitrator finds that harassment has occurred, the Arbitrator may impose a remedy which is designed to only affect the perpetrator insofar as that is possible and where there is any detriment to be suffered respecting job classification, seniority, wages, etc., such detriment shall fall upon the perpetrator and not upon other employees. The Arbitrator may direct a transfer or reassignment of the perpetrator to another location or shift assignment without regard to their seniority.
