January 30 - 31, 2018
January 30 (9:00am) - 31, 2018 (12:00pm)
English
CUPE/SCFP
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will:
• explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law;
• learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.
Jan 26, 2018
Fredericton Inn
1315 Regent Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Please note that this workshop may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.
Send your cancellation request in writing with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to maritimeseducation@cupe.ca.
Snow Storm Cancellation Policy for NB and PEI Regions
Facilitators, in discussion with the Education Representative will decide the day prior if a workshop will be cancelled due to impending weather conditions. If the first day of training (6 hours) is cancelled, the course will be postponed completely and rescheduled. If the second day of training (3 hours) is cancelled due to weather, the second day will not be rescheduled. For further information, please contact maritimeseducation@cupe.ca during work hours or visit www.nb.cupe.ca and www.cupepei.ca after hours. A minimum of 10 participants is required to avoid cancellation of a workshop.
In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sheila Bourque
maritimeseducation@cupe.ca
(506) 458-8059