Saturday, October 24, 2009

14TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - WORKPLACE SAFETY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ISMS, AND COMMISSION DES NORMES DU TRAVAIL AU QUEBEC (LABOR BOARD OF QUEBEC)

Yesterday:

GROUP 01
1) We reviewed your "isms" responses.
2) You chose to discuss the issues as a whole class by volunteering.
3) You created 10 strategies in small groups to combat the "isms" then shared them with the whole class.
4) We went to the computer lab and everyone surfed the Commission des normes du Travail website.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person to catch up on the discussion, and visit the above website because...
Next class Wednesday, October 28 (Day 8): There will be a test on the website. You will be able to use the website, but make sure you understand how it is organized and where things are.

GROUP 02
1) We watched the Government of Canada video, Are You in Danger?
2) We reviwed your rights and responsibilities: To Know, To Participate, and To Refuse Work.
3) We had a whole-class discussion answering different ethical questions you raised that have or can happen in the workplace.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person about the discussion and me before next class.
Next class Monday, October 26 (Day 6): Try to visit the Commission des normes du Travail website and get to know how it is organized. Look up content that is of interest to you.