You are invited to join ANEW and the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau and the International Labour Organziation Office and Canada on a Regional Conversation to discuss Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. This conversation will include representation from different sectors including construction, transportation, hospitality, healthcare and the public sector.
We will start with a panel discussion moderated by Robin Runge and lead into table top discussions. The day will address and have conversations around:
This is a free event, a light breakfast, lunch and beverages are provided!
Space is limited, please register today!
ANEW GBVH Convening
Thursday, September 28, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Long Term Goals of Work to Prevent and address GBVH:
Learning Objectives for this Conference
As a result of this Conference, participants will be better able to:
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Kick Off Panel Discussion
The Opportunity and Need to Come Together To Prevent and Address Gender-based Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
Speakers:
Kevin Cassidy, ILO Director, US and Canada Office, describing what is being done in Canada and elsewhere in the U.S. to implement ILO C190, the value of social dialogue
Sybill Hyppolite, Government Affairs Director, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Andrew Powell, Vice President, Hoffman Construction to describe his company’s commitment to preventing and addressing GBVH
Christina Bayaniyan, Organizer with Sheet Metal Local 66 to describe her experiences
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Defining GBVH in the World of Work
Table-top (SMALL GROUP) discussion facilitated by Robin (Depending upon how many folks we have in the room who were there in May this may be a repeat of May or a building from May).
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. How do we get there? Examples of Increasing Prevention of and Addressing GBVH in the World of Work Consistent with ILO 190 Principles
Speakers:
Leah Rambo, WB, discussing how to get CBA language on GBVH, why important
Steve Marchese, talking about the role of his office in enforcing this labor standards
Liz Ford, Clinic Law Professor, University of Seattle – describing what her clinic does and how it supports these efforts
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Developing responses that address the root causes and impacts of GBVH
LARGE GROUP DISCUSSION (15 minutes) Ask the group members to throw out ideas for what to work on to prevent and address GBVH – CBA language, legislation, resolution in ILO C190, education and awareness campaign)
SMALL GROUP Action Planning
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Presentations from Small Group work seeking feedback, identifying next steps.
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closing and Thank You