In the heart of Penticton, British Columbia, a disturbing incident occurred where a Safeway employee was assaulted by a coworker named Ian. This incident raises serious concerns about workplace safety and the procedures in place to address such matters.

Workplace violence is a pervasive issue that affects many. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, workplace violence can include any act in which a person is abused, threatened, intimidated, or assaulted in their employment. Reports indicate that violence in the workplace accounts for a significant percentage of lost workdays and a continuous threat to employee well-being. This incident highlights the urgent need for companies to implement effective measures to prevent such occurrences.

The lack of prompt and adequate response from Safeway to address this assault indicates a systemic issue within their corporate structure. It is crucial for Safeway to uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards violence and take decisive action to ensure the safety and security of all its employees. Employers have a responsibility to create a safe working environment, and failure to do so could lead to detrimental effects on employee morale and company reputation.

We call upon The British Columbia Labour Relations Board to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and implement preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. This includes regular training for staff on workplace violence prevention, clear and accessible reporting procedures, and enforcing strict disciplinary actions against those who perpetrate violence.

By signing this petition, you are urging Safeway and its parent company to prioritize the safety of their employees and take concrete steps to address workplace violence in a transparent and accountable manner. Let us emphasize the importance of safety and respect in the workplace, ensuring that every employee feels secure while carrying out their duties. Please sign and support this crucial initiative to foster a safer working environment for all Safeway employees.

 

These people listed below know what Ian has done and decided to cover up for him assaulting a coworker and ALL of them should  be "FIRED" for doing so -> 

 

Penticton BC store Assistant Managers Noah Stubbs & Chelsey, Penticton Safeway's Union Shop Steward Kevin Kendrick, UFCW Canada's National President Barry Sawyer, Patrick Johnson President of UFCW Local 1518  and Union Representative Daxter Stuci.

 

This makes  Everyone mentioned above "Accessory after the fact" Especially since the union is protecting and harboring a criminal Ian.

 

Employers can also fire an employee such as "Ian" for just cause. If an employer has just cause, they don't have to give notice or pay.

 

Source https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/termination/quit-fired#getting-fired

 

Ian can be charged with  "Assault"

 

"Assault" According to the Criminal Code of Canada:

 

265 (1) A person commits an assault when

(a) without the consent of another person, he applies force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly;
(b) he attempts or threatens, by an act or a gesture, to apply force to another person, if he has, or causes that other person to believe on reasonable grounds that he has, present ability to effect his purpose; or
(c) while openly wearing or carrying a weapon or an imitation thereof, he accosts or impedes another person or begs.

(2) This section applies to all forms of assault, including sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm and aggravated sexual assault.

(3) For the purposes of this section, no consent is obtained where the complainant submits or does not resist by reason of

(a) the application of force to the complainant or to a person other than the complainant;
(b) threats or fear of the application of force to the complainant or to a person other than the complainant;
(c) fraud; or
(d) the exercise of authority.

 

Source Definition of "Assault" Criminal Code of Canada https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/section-265.html

 

Accessory after the fact      

 

23 (1) An accessory after the fact to an offence is one who, knowing that a person has been a party to the offence, receives, comforts or assists that person for the purpose of enabling that person to escape.

 

 

"Accessory after the fact" Source Criminal Code Canada https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/section-23.html

 

"Party to Offence" 

 

21 (1) Every one is a party to an offence who

(a) actually commits it;

(b) does or omits to do anything for the purpose of aiding any person to commit it; or

(c) abets any person in committing it.

 

(2) Where two or more persons form an intention in common to carry out an unlawful purpose and to assist each other therein and any one of them, in carrying out the common purpose, commits an offence, each of them who knew or ought to have known that the commission of the offence would be a probable consequence of carrying out the common purpose is a party to that offence.

R.S., c. C-34, s. 21

 

"Party to Offence" Source Definition Criminal Code Canada  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-21.html