PINK SHIRT DAY LIFT EACH OTHER UP PROMOTE

PINK SHIRT DAY LIFT EACH OTHER UP: PROMOTE CIVILITY AND RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 Version 1. 0

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect UNCEDED TERRITORY Artist: Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun – Titled: Scorched Earth, Clear-cut Logging on Native Sovereign Land. Shaman Coming to Fix.

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect PINK SHIRT DAY STARTED IN CANADA #Pink. Shirt. Day

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect WHY CIVILITY AND RESPECT?

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect BULLYING AND HARASSMENT: DEFINITION Bullying and harassment includes: any inappropriate conduct or comment by a person towards a worker that the person knew or reasonably ought to have known would cause that worker to be humiliated or intimidated. Policy item under Section 115, Part 3, Division 3, Workers Compensation Act

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect WHAT IS IT NOT? WHAT IS IT NOT Bullying and harassment does not include: any reasonable action taken by an employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment. Policy item under Section 115, Part 3, Division 3, Workers Compensation Act

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect WHAT MIGHT B&H LOOK LIKE? WHAT MIGHT BULLYING AND HARASSMENT LOOK LIKE Spreading malicious rumours, gossip, or innuendo Excluding or isolating someone socially Intimidating a person Undermining or deliberately impeding a person's work Removing areas of responsibilities without cause Constantly changing work guidelines Establishing impossible deadlines that will set up the individual to fail Assigning unreasonable duties or workload Making jokes that are obviously offensive by spoken word or e-mail Criticizing a person constantly Intruding on a person's privacy by pestering, spying or stalking Belittling a person’s opinions Unwarranted punishment Blocking applications for training, leave or promotion Withholding necessary information or purposefully giving wrong information

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect IMPACT OF BULLYING > Can affect the health of individuals, their co-workers, and their family. > Can result in symptoms such as burnout, increased stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, absenteeism and physical injury. > Can reduce team communication, job satisfaction, morale, motivation and affect patient care.

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU EXPERIENCE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE DOCUMENT EVERY INTERACTION

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU EXPERIENCE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE REPORT BULLYING AND HARASSMENT TO YOUR EMPLOYER

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU EXPERIENCE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE CONTACT A BCNU STEWARD

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU EXPERIENCE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE MAKE A COMPLAINT USING BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU EXPERIENCE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE GET MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IF/WHEN YOU NEED IT

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE CIVILITY & RESPECT? > Become an ally to those subjected to discrimination, oppression and/or bullying and harassment in the workplace! > Learn about the histories and experiences of people who have faced oppression because of their identity. > Reflect on how your own actions (or non-actions) may contribute to the oppression of others > Practice becoming more aware of your biases and how these might be shaping your words and actions > Become aware of how you listen and what you listen for when you hear about an experience of oppression or discrimination > Amplify the voices of those who are disempowered > Act with open-heartedness and compassion

Lift each other up and promote civility and respect WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 IS PINK SHIRT DAY Connect with the JOHSC representatives in your region and propose a Pink Shirt Day Action like reviewing the employer Respect in the Workplace Policy at an upcoming committee meeting. Show your commitment to promote civility and respect in the workplace! Post your Pink Shirt day moments on social media* #Pink. Shirt. Day and #Lift. Each. Other. Up *If you are posting on social media, follow applicable employer policies for confidentiality.