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MHANYS: Why Healthy Workplace Legislation is a Mental Health Advocacy Issue

Friday, May 18th, 2012

By John Richter, Public Policy Director [Participant in the April 30, 2012 Press Conference]
Mental Health Association in New York State, MHANYS

Advocates of “Healthy Workplace” legislation (in New York State in 2011-12: A4258/S4289) have been promoting a bill that would amend the labor law, in relation to establishing a private cause of action for an abusive work environment.

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Tags: mental health, MHANYS, NYHWA, workplace bullying
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NY Unions Support 2012 Healthy Workplace Bill (Part 2)

Monday, May 14th, 2012

At the April 30, 2012 New York State Capitol press conference coordinated by the NY Healthy Workplace Advocates, an affiliate of the national Healthy Workplace Bill Campaign, lawmakers and endorsing unions and organizations were joined by four eloquent bullied targets. NY State Coordinators Tom Witt and Mike Schlicht hosted and concluded the event.

Part 2 – Unions & Orgs (17:37)

Speakers: Michael Gary, Healthcare Coordinating Council, CWA; Iris Delutro, Professional Staff Congress, AFT; Tom Comanzo, Public Employees Federation (PEF); John Richter, Mental Health Association for NY State