DEI

Diversity

100

True or false: diversity only refers to race and gender. 

false

200

Name three characteristics that may be included when discussing diversity. 

 race, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, socio economic status, language.

300

Race, gender, and physical ability are examples of what type of workplace characteristics?

demographic characteristics

Equity

100

What is the concept that would give everyone the same benefit package regardless of needs 

 equality

200

 race, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, socio economic status, language.

equality gives everyone the same resources; while equity provides what individuals need based on different starting points

300

When an employer adjusts a workplace rule or requirement to ensure an employee with a disability can fully participate, this is called… 

workplace accommodation

Inclusion

100

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are designed to strengthen what feeling among employees? 

community/belonging

200

How can a workplace be diverse but not inclusive? 

because people can be present but not feel heard, respected, included or able to fully participate

300

Using inclusive language and actively listening to diverse perspectives help build what type of workplace environment 

Psychologically safe environments

DEI Background

100

This 1977 Canadian law prohibits discrimination in federally regulated workplaces. 

Canadian Human Rights Act

200

This federal legislation requires improved representation of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. 

Employment Equity Act 

300

In the early stages of unions, unions often excluded which groups? (name at least three) 

Black workers, Asian Immigrants, women, Jewish workers

DEI in Canadian Unions

100

This is Canada’s largest public sector union with over 800,000 members 

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

200

Which Canadian union is Committed to defending access to quality public services through emergency relief funding, anti poverty, and development work 

PSAC / Public Service Alliance of Canada 

300

Which Canadian unions’ collective agreement contained anti harassment policies to ensure equity for trans workers? 

UNIFOR