Safety Allies

Safety Allies at Summer Leadership Conference:

What does this mean?

The BCTF is committed to establishing and supporting the expectation that all Federation meetings, socials, and events be free from unwelcome or unwanted comments, gestures, and physical contact. We ask all participants to keep this in mind as you unwind with colleagues and enjoy the opportunities to socialize together. It takes all of us to actively uphold a culture of consent.

In acting on its commitment, the Federation has arranged for volunteer allies to help advance a culture of consent at the socials held during the Summer Leadership Conference.

Safety allies will be introduced at the opening plenary and will be wearing a button to be easily identifiable during social events. They will be happy to provide assistance and support should any participants experience unwelcome or unwanted comments, gestures, or physical contact. Their role is not to supervise participants or “police” the parties; rather, it is to be effective allies available to ensure that all members can fully enjoy these events and count on their union to maintain a culture of consent.

Thank you very much to these members and to all participants at the Summer Leadership Conference for your contributions towards guaranteeing we can all count on safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces to undertake our work and socialize together.