EPISODE · Jun 13, 2021 · 17 MIN
How far behind the U.S. is when it comes to legislating workplace abuse
from Screw the Hierarchy · host Debra S Falzoi
The U.S. is one of the last industrialized nations to address workplace bullying legally. But we're hoping to change that. On June 22, 2021, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hear testimony on the Dignity at Work Act (DAWA). Here are three ways that you can take action TODAY: 1. Sign the petition: bit.ly/passDAWA 2. Get action alerts: bit.ly/DAWAalerts 3. Testify on behalf of DAWA in Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 22, 10:30am ET. Sign-up to testify at bit.ly/DAWAtestifyMA (sign-up deadline: Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00pm ET). Get ready by joining our testimony training on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00pm ET: bit.ly/getready615 Email [email protected] for more information. In this episode, I talk U.S. and international laws around workplace bullying to help you understand how far behind the U.S. is. If you've been abused at work and would like to share your story anonymously, email [email protected]. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy
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The U.S. is one of the last industrialized nations to address workplace bullying legally. But we're hoping to change that. On June 22, 2021, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hear testimony on the Dignity at Work Act (DAWA). Here are three ways that you can take action TODAY: 1. Sign the petition: bit.ly/passDAWA 2. Get action alerts: bit.ly/DAWAalerts 3. Testify on behalf of DAWA in Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 22, 10:30am ET. Sign-up to testify at bit.ly/DAWAtestifyMA (sign-up deadline: Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00pm ET). Get ready by joining our testimony training on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00pm ET: bit.ly/getready615 Email [email protected] for more information. In this episode, I talk U.S. and international laws around workplace bullying to help you understand how far behind the U.S. is. If you've been abused at work and would like to share your story anonymously, email [email protected]. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy
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