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MEDIA ADVISORY: Province should follow Ontario’s lead by addressing role of workplace in domestic violence

EDMONTON – Saturday, Dec. 6, marks 25 years since the murder of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal.

At a brunch in commemoration of the event, Alberta Federation of Labour secretary treasurer Siobhán Vipond will call on the government to take action, and to ensure workplaces become part of the solution to domestic violence.

“On December 6th, we must remember that violence against women affects us all, and in every aspect of our lives – including our workplaces,” Vipond said. “Domestic violence affects the immediate victims, as well as their children, their extended families, their friends, their co-workers.”

The Alberta Federation of Labour’s governing body has passed motions calling on the Government of Alberta to follow the Government of Ontario’s lead and to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Code to include policies targeted at helping victims of domestic violence for whom the abuse follows them to work.

Who:
Siobhan Vipond, Secretary Treasurer, Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL)

When:
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014

Where:
University of Alberta Faculty Club – Saskatchewan Room (11435 Saskatchewan Drive)

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Olav Rokne, Communications Director, Alberta Federation of Labour at 780.218.4351 (cell)
or via e-mail
orokne@afl.org

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