02/12/2026
This morning Workplace Violence and Harassment comes to be the topic of toolbox meetings, and safety meetings. Legislation has now mandated that Domestic Violence be included in the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy. What's being neglected?
Teachers are working by teaching. Children are working by learning. Administrative staff, working to keep the school in check. Our maintenance folks aren't just getting balls off the roof.
People; all in a vulnerable position, and some of them more vulnerable because of disabilities. Schools however identified, be it elementary, middle school, college, university; they are a workplace.
When the word "inclusive" comes up, it's about people. Regardless of Race, Religion, Age, S*x. Workplace Violence and Harassment ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY needs to be brought into the schools. It's bringing bullying up to a new level for better protection for everyone.
Teachers, (Supervisors) well, they are at the forefront of supporting this policy. Our children (workers) from a very young age do as they are told. If they have a problem/concern who can they talk to? Who is going to listen? Give them that 5 minutes to make sure they are being heard, and as the supervisor we address this issue or concern with management who are the (Administrative) staff as they are instituting this policy. Signs and positive
behavior/attitude, leading by example brings awareness to everyone.
We have a responsibility to protect our children and everyone in that building.
It's time that we train kids and teachers of this policy and being more aware of behaviors, document concerns, advise head office and not be complacent.
We need to step up right now, today.