A Resolution on Mental Health
This week, we’re attending the 28th convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in Toronto. The CLC is an umbrella group for Canada’s unions, and their affiliates represent over 3.3 million workers.
We’ll be putting...
We Will Never Forget
Four years ago today, tragedy struck our sisters and brothers at G4S. While performing a routine cash service at the University of Alberta’s HUB Mall, Travis Baumgartner fatally shot three of his coworkers, Eddie...
Why Teamsters #GETLOUD about Mental Health
This week is Mental Health Week, which is all about getting loud and making noise about mental health issues.
Workers affiliated with the Teamsters Union have been getting loud about the issue of mental health...
Mental Health and the Railway
“Having a hand in someone’s death, and the everlasting effects that come with it, is the last thing on your mind when you go to work in the morning,” said John, a conductor who...
Mandatory: The Final Episode
When you make enough noise, they have to listen – and Canada, you’ve made a lot of noise!
We are coming to the end of our Make It Mandatory mental health video campaign, an initiative...
Mandatory Episode 6: Impact
Mental health issues can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their ability to work. Imagine trying to do your job while dealing with fatigue, physical pain, lack of interest, concentration problems. Add...
Mandatory Episode 5: Suicide and Addiction
The ultimate cost of being unable to get help with a mental health issue is suicide – a preventable outcome that can be devastating to friends, family and an entire community.
http://youtu.be/rvnQ9mogcEY
Suicide is a serious...
Mandatory Episode 4: Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders in Canada, and yet there is still stigma that surrounds talking about them.
http://youtu.be/2CEOEZyCmeY
People experiencing depression suffer from feelings of hopelessness, loss of...
Mandatory Episode 3: Early Intervention
For a young person, the world can feel a bit daunting. Life is changing, transitions are happening and lessons are being learned.
http://youtu.be/J01mFvHyteI
They are leaving home for the first time, entering post-secondary and starting their...
Mandatory Episode 2: Stigma
Imagine you had a minor accident and you break your ankle. You go to a doctor, you are given medical assistance, crutches and a cast. While life is a little more difficult, you know...
