GOALS
This information is for employers in unionized workplaces.
Employers in unionized workplaces have responsibilities under their workplace's collective agreement which can include the right to a harassment-free workplace.
Workplace harassment can be a breach of a collective agreement in a number of ways.
When there has been a breach of the collective agreement the union can file a grievance.
When a grievance cannot be resolved through the efforts of the union and management, or management refuses to act, the union can decide to take the grievance to arbitration. Arbitration is the final step in the grievance process.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.