CUPE's submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on transport, infrastructure and communities.

Workplace surveys are powerful tools that help to gather evidence about the psychological health and safety conditions that our members face daily. When done properly, these assessments reveal both risk factors and organizational strengths we can build upon. These assessments are frequently performed using psychosocial hazard assessment survey tools.

CUPE’s biannual Health and Safety Forum brought together activists and members to focus on building healthier, safer workplaces with a special emphasis on psychological health and mental well-being.

CUPE proudly presented the 2025 National Health and Safety Award to Jason Ramsey of CUPE 4400, recognizing over a decade of outstanding leadership in making workplaces safer for tens of thousands of education workers in his local and across the sector.

CUPE members who work in social services and community-based organizations are well-trained, compassionate individuals who are committed to delivering high quality services and support programs. They work with individuals who are in crisis and have challenging and aggressive behaviours, multiple diagnoses, and histories of violence. All individuals deserve care and support, but those services cannot be provided at the expense of workers’ health and safety. Workplace violence and harassment should not be viewed as an inevitable part of the work that social service workers perform.