We are inviting JHSC worker members from all unions on campus to our first ever Multi-Union Health and Safety Re-Orientation. Join your colleagues from across campus to learn from one another, build solidarity, and reclaim your JHSC for the workers!
When: Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Where: In person only in York Lanes
Lunch and hot breakfast will be provided
RSVP is required using this link
All unionized JHSC worker members are strongly encouraged to attend this event.
Some of what you will learn:
OHSA Overview – Learn the most important and relevant parts of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations that you can use on your committee and learn what your rights are as a JHSC worker member and how to exercise those rights to be an agent for change in your workplace.
Strategies for making effective recommendations – Learn how and when you should be making formal recommendations to the employer and how to draft recommendations that get results.
Workplace inspections and accident investigations – Learn how to conduct workplace inspections and accident investigations that center on the concerns of your unionized worker colleagues, and how to draft reports that result in concrete actions from the employer to address those concerns.
Escalating Issues – Not able to get a resolution at your Local JHSC? Learn how and when it is appropriate to escalate issues to HSEC, the Ministry of Labour, or through the grievance process.
Program Reviews – Learn about the key health and safety programs and policies at York University and how we can work together to have meaningful input in changing them for the better.
Reclaim your JHSC for the workers! Learn how you can leverage the power of solidarity with your unionized colleagues on your JHSC to advocate for your common interests and support one another. Learn about JHSC governance including terms of reference and how you can help ensure proper worker representation on committees.
If there are other things you’d like to learn or share please let us know in the
RSVP form here!
