Remedying Hostile Work Environments

Union Members - Multi-Session Workshop #1

2.5 Hours

Union members can be targets of workplace bullying and social aggression. Over time, these rude or belligerent behaviors become so ingrained they almost appear as normal. Worker turn over, reduced student care and grievances are the price paid for a hostile work environment.

Learn new skills to protect your union members from gossip, backbiting, and frustration. This workshop is specific to the needs of union members and leaders who want to learn their rights under the law.

Workshop Agenda

• Defining Hostile Work Environment in Schools
  
• Behavior and Warning Signs
  
• Stopping Triggers and Responding Assertively
  
• Policies and Procedures--Protections for Union Members
  
• Surveys
  
• Next Steps Toward Prevention
  
• Contracts and School Resources
  
• Q & A

Materials, Resources and Follow-Up

Between the two workshops, Mike will provide you with effective material and resources to ensure success.

• Tailored materials and resources for refresher lessons are sent regularly
  
• Receive one hour of free telephone conference time
• PowerPoint handouts
  
• Workplace fact sheet handout
  
• Hostile work environment activity paper handouts
  
• At the time of the workshop, survey will be given and collected
  
• 2 week call back or email from Mike regarding interpretation of survey data
  
• One month later Mike will send a packet of workplace bullying related articles via email
  
• Call back in six months to determine progress and next steps