A member with a complaint of harassment or discrimination as outlined in Article F.1(m) of the CUPE constitution has the choice of having their complaint resolved through either the trial procedure or the alternate process.
A member can ask for support from the Safer Union Spaces Office before submitting a complaint to the trial procedure or after a complaint has been filed.
The Safer Union Spaces Office Casework Specialists can support members who have a harassment or discrimination complaint by:
- Offering trauma informed support and resources
- Sharing information on their options in the trial procedure and other processes
- Support with a needs assessment to help the complainant determine whether the alternate process or trial procedure are the right fit
The casework specialists are available to meet with both complainants and respondents within the trial procedure.
You can reach out to get more information by emailing saferspaces@cupe.ca