HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 10/21/2013 Workplace Bullies Week Ars.
_ M T
as, _I +
Qttp of l • ct . Yuma
I
I
roftamatiou
FREEDOM FROM WORKPLACE BULLIES WEEK-OCTOBER 20—26,2013
WHEREAS,the City of Petaluma has an interest in promoting the social and economic well-
' being of its citizens, employees and employers; and
WHEREAS,that well-being depends upon the existence of healthy and productive employees
working in safe and abuse-free work environments; and
WHEREAS, research has documented the stress-related health consequences for individuals
caused by exposure to abusive work environments; and
WHEREAS, abusive work environments are costly for employers, with consequences including
reduced productivity, absenteeism,turnover, employee dissatisfaction, and injuries; and
WHEREAS,protection from abusive work environments should apply to every worker, and not
be limited to legally protected class status based only on race, color, gender, national origin, age, or
disability.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, David Glass, along with the members of
the City Council, do hereby proclaim October 20—26, 2013 as FREEDOM FROM
WORKPLACE BULLIES WEEK and commend the California Healthy Workplace Advocates and
the Workplace Bullying Institute for raising awareness of the impacts ofworkplace bullying and
encourage citizens to mark this week with special activities and programs to break through the
shame and silence enshrouding adult bullying at work.
as
AL"
c-• Delved 914114d, VecUpt
&dere e Wiz. 6re# ,,
11W /