Tips N Tools Talk for Sector 18

The Sector 18 Mental Health and Addictions Division is excited to invite members to an exclusive conference call titled “Tips and Tools Talk: What is Toxic Productivity?” scheduled for September 3 at 7:00 pm.Have you ever been told you are a “bleeding heart” or do you find yourself stretched thin with competing work priorities at the expense of your own well-being? Do you recognize the pressure to always “do more… push through it.. hold it together” even when it comes at a personal cost? This is Toxic Productivity.For equity workers—Black, Indigenous, Racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, Women, young workers and senior staff—this pressure is compounded by systemic inequities, discrimination, and the constant demand to prove one’s value in the workplace. Within unionized health care environments, including mental health organizations, the impacts of Toxic Productivity can be profound: burnout, moral injury, and barriers to advancement.Join us as we explore:

• The roots of Toxic Productivity in health care and how it disproportionately affects equity seeking staff.
• Personal and organizational tools to disrupt the cycle and reclaim rest, balance, and purpose.
• Legislation & Union collective agreement strategies to address workload, equity, and psychological safety.

This session is designed for our highest-ranking representatives to deepen understanding and shape action at the personal, union, and organizational levels.Together, let’s discuss how we can build healthier workplaces—where productivity does not come at the expense of equity, dignity, or well-being.The call is scheduled to last for one hour and we look forward to your participation in this critical dialogue.The call will be held virtually. Please use the link below to join:ZOOM