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This is the first of 5 fact sheets on sexual violence and harassment in post-secondary institutions, and the steps your union can take to address it. This fact sheet presents the multiple options for reporting or pursuing a complaint on experiences of sexual violence and harassment on campus.

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Accident and occupational disease investigations are done to determine the causes of physical injuries and occupational diseases. They are also undertaken to satisfy the legal requirements of health and safety legislation.

A critical incident is an event, or a series of events, that causes enough stress to overwhelm a person’s ability to cope and return to their normal state of well-being. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of critical incidents, and their potential effects on individuals. It also provides clear instructions for the prevention of, and effective response to critical incidents at work.

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Advocating for the public services that keep our society running means stronger communities, good jobs, and ensuring every Canadian from coast to coast to coast has access to the services they need.

The Emergency and Security Services (ESS) sector is made up of paramedic, emergency communication, fire service, police, correctional, and security workers. Within CUPE, most ESS workers are emergency medical service workers – paramedics, communication officers, administrative, maintenance and support staff.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks and kills the cells of the immune system. HIV infections progress through different stages, and affect people in different ways.

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