NY Lawmakers Hold Press Conference on Healthy Workplace Bill
May 1st, 2012The New York Healthy Workplace Advocates, the Healthy Workplace Campaign-affiliated citizen lobbying group behind the NY State companion bills – S4289 and A4258 – coordinated an April 30 press conference with Sen. Savino and Assemblyman Englebright, the prime bill sponsors. Bullied targets also spoke. Visit the NY State Page to see details of the legislation and its long history there and to view the entire press conference. Here is the press coverage and the video from WNYT-TV.
Activity in Massachusetts
April 12th, 2012Last week the Mass. Campaign passed a major hurdle. The House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling just favorably read out H. 2310 on April 5th and moved it directly to the House Floor for a 3rd reading. Thanks to everyone who has helped propel this movement forward!
Remember, the Mass state page always has the most recent activity and updates.
VT public hearings for Healthy Workplace Bill, March 27-29
March 26th, 2012Vermont, like no other state, will hold 3 days of consecutive hearings for S 52.
- Tuesday March 27, 3 pm (speaking: Sen. Doyle & VT State Coordinator Sherrill Gilbert)
- Wednesday March 28, 10 am (Attorney General’s office)
- Thursday, March 29, 9 am (Department of Labor)
Visit the VT State Page for additional details.
Watch Deb Falzoi on the Miller Chat Show
March 23rd, 2012Deb Falzoi, one of the great Massachusetts HWB Co-Coordinators, was interviewed by Robbin Miller and Doris Livesay about the bill. Here’s the clip:
Seattle TV segment features Workplace Bullying, 3/22
March 20th, 2012The Drs. Namie, Ruth and Gary, will appear on Seattle TV’s New Day Northwest on KING 5 (NBC affiliate) at 11 am on Thursday March 22. Be in the audience. Details on the WA State Page.
City of Vancouver proclaims A Day to Celebrate Workplace Respect and Responsibility
March 15th, 2012By Joanne Abshire
March 15th, 2012
News 1130
Are you or is someone you know being bullied at work?
The City of Vancouver is proclaiming today “A Day to Celebrate Workplace Respect and Responsibility” in an effort to raise awareness and stop this from happening.
Community Advocate: Anti-bullying proposal gains momentum in State Legislature
March 5th, 2012Boston – The Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates announced March 5 that the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill – Senate Bill 916 and House Bill 2310 – has progressed from the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and is due to go next to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
More Hearings Scheduled: CT and MD
March 5th, 2012Connecticut: March 8, noon for SB 154. CT residents visit the CT State Page for details and instructions.
Maryland: March 22, 1 pm for SB 999. MD residents visit the MD State Page for details.
Mass Healthy Workplace Bill Wins Committee Vote, Momentum Builds
February 28th, 2012On Feb. 28, 2012, Mass. HB 2310 emerged successfully from the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Coakley-Rivera and Sen. Wolf. Next may be the Joint Ways & Means Committee, then a floor vote. Congratulations to the Mass Healthy Workplace Advocates volunteer citizen lobbyists working with strong support from Labor. See the details on the MA State Page.
