Atira employee makes serious allegations about B.C. housing provider
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The employee said she doesn’t know what her future holds, and hopes the organization will rebuild and listen to its employees about creating a safe environment for everyone.
An employee on leave from Atira Women’s Resource Society has come forward with serious allegations about the housing provider.
Ksenija Collinge, a peer manager, said in an interview with Global News that Atira does not provide a safe workplace and has taken advantage of staff.
“I want to feel safe when I go to work, first of all. Right?” said Collinge.
Collinge started working for Atira about seven years ago, eventually overseeing volunteers and support workers. The 49-year-old claims she was experiencing ongoing workplace harassment over a period of several months.
“I was managing an individual who was quite aggressive, had numerous complaints from the peers and other staff members,” alleges Collinge, who said the employee would routinely bring a knife to work and display aggressive behaviour at the office.
Global News has confirmed Collinge filed both an HR complaint and a worker’s compensation board report about the situation but has not verified these specific allegations.
“You just white knuckle it, until finally, you just can’t do it. It’s just not worth your mental health, it was straining my relationship,” said Collinge. “I’m actually scared to be walking around. They did nothing to support me, absolutely nothing.”
Now on a leave of absence from Atira following internal dispute resolution efforts, Collinge has been on employment insurance for several months – and said she feels forced out.
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