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recently I finally had enough of being bullied(my perception) started with a co-worker and progressed all the way to the GM.  
All complaints,were spun to make Me think it was my fault.  
Is this normal in Brandon? I am sure that alot of people feel this way but I went to WHS and filed a complaint. Whether you work for the same people that I did "don't let the bully win" your healt and the people that you support deserve better. I work in the personal suppot field.  
My credibility is being attacked instead of the employer fixing the problem.  
 
 
Edited by , 2015-12-09 07:22:11

you can also place a complaint with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission.  
 
It kind of reminds me of workplace safety in Manitoba....far behind and a joke when it comes to employers in the area

Make sure you document everything. ..day,dte,time, etc. Record if you can ( on your phone )...

Harassment in any form seems to be the norm sadly. They can write anything they want down on paper at labour standards but truthfully it seems to be a waste of ink: I've been dealing with sexual harassment from my employer for months and feel like there is nothing I can do about it. Being in an industry that isn't 9-5 leaves it open to him just not giving me the work.  
It's suck it up and deal  
With it, or starve. Why even have it as WHS if they can't do anything for you anyway  

Brandon is bad for bullies. I was bullied at my former job. They were saying things were not true and I could not even defend myself. It was getting so bad before I left as "she" said that she wouldn't of hired me, although a lot of people "she" hired didn't make it.

Everyone is trying to put a stop to bullying in schools with our children, it starts with the adults who teach these bullies or victims how to behave like a bully or victim. As hard as it may be stand up for yourself! We have to walk the walk if we are ever going to change things for the better.  
And what was already said yes document everything, even if it is just personal notes stating this is what happened today.  
 
 
 
Edited by hatsoff, 2015-12-12 10:27:13

Juggler99 said "Harassment in any form seems to be the norm sadly. They can write anything they want down on paper at labour standards but truthfully it seems to be a waste of ink: I've been dealing with sexual harassment from my employer for months and feel like there is nothing I can do about it. Being in an industry that isn't 9-5 leaves it open to him just not giving me the work.   It's suck it up and deal   With it, or starve. Why even have it as WHS if they can't do anything for you anyway   "

is against the law according to your Canadian Constitutional rights...all you need is to get a lawyer or even do your own leg work, write down the infractions and the statutes that disallow harassment in the work place and give it to your manager...they cannot retaliate for the consequences will be even worse for them. This whole attitude of suck it up and deal with it, is not an option, because you are not only protecting your own ass but others that you may work with.  
I myself went head to head with the President of a well known group here in Brandon, while I was on sick leave after having an operation, I had numerous people text me that I worked with saying that there was still so much verbal, physical and sexual harassment going on, but they were scared of what would happen if they said anything. So being the kind hearted person I am I scheduled a meeting with the president and the general manager of the place of business I worked for...told them what was going on in detail...the president slid a blank piece of paper towards me and asked me for my resignation!! I declined, and said no, because they couldn't fire me while I was on sick leave, again something that's against the law...I stuck to my guns, gave them the proper information pertaining to the laws of harassment, and before I knew it, many managers were fired. and I was thanked immensely by my coworkers for sticking up for them. I never did it for the thanks. I did it because I believe in integrity and standing up for yourself and others in need.  
Just because some of the managers or assistant managers think they have absolute power, means nothing, they are jump basically uninformed and under educated and think they know it all and that everyone working under them are stupid. EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!! Because believe it or not Education is free, its called a library or a quick consultation with a lawyer that deals in employment law.

This will never end. Bullies are everywhere. Even at work.  
 
I knew a woman who was bullied for ten years by young girls in an office job and she had to quit.  
 
 
Talk to someone! Good luck and please be kind everyone