We are California Healthy Workplace Advocates, dedicated to combating bullying and harassment at work, as well as addressing workplace abuse. We strongly encourage everyone to fu bully these critical issues. Established in 2003, we became a tax-free 501(c)(3) organization in March 2005.
The mission of California Healthy Workplace Advocates is to raise public awareness and compel our state to correct and prevent abusive work environments through legislation, with the goal of ending bullying and harassment at work. It is important to remember that going to work should NOT hurt, and we now recognize that bullying, including fu bully behavior, not only has mental effects on the targeted individual but can also result in long-term physical consequences.
Our history begins with Dr. Ruth Namie, a Clinical Psychologist who experienced bullying from her supervisor at a Kaiser Mental Health Clinic in the mid-1990s. Her loving husband, Dr. Gary Namie, a Social Psychologist, took it upon himself to find ways to help his wife deal with her bullying situation.
Later in that decade, another targeted individual, Ms. Carrie Clark, faced bullying from her school administrator. She sought assistance from Dr. Gary Namie when the physical effects of the bullying made her appear and sound as though she had suffered a stroke, even though she had not. Thanks to Dr. Namie's intervention, she eventually regained her normal appearance and voice, empowering her to speak out against workplace bullying.
Ms. Clark later met Michelle Smith, another teacher who endured bullying at work. Together, in 2003, they established California Healthy Workplace Advocates, a voluntary organization dedicated to supporting those affected by bullying. Today, our volunteers are still regarded as members, with no membership dues required. We hold educational meetings each month for ten months of the year to keep our members informed about combating bullying in the workplace.
In 2003, Dr. David Yamada, a law professor specializing in Labor Law at Suffolk University, authored the Healthy Workplace Bill. This marked our first initiative to legislate against workplace bullying. Each year, we lobbied state legislatures through Dr. Gary Namie's Workplace Bullying Institute on a national scale. By 2024, Dr. Yamada significantly revised the bill, simplifying it into what is now known as the Workplace Bullying Accountability Act.
In March 2025, we transitioned from a voluntary organization to a non-profit entity, officially incorporated under the Internal Revenue Code's Section 501(c)(3), to further our mission of eradicating bullying in the workplace.
Now you can choose how to support our cause against workplace bullying—what we like to call fu bully. You can actively participate as a member, which only requires your time commitment, such as becoming a citizen lobbyist to advocate for laws that eliminate abusive behavior in the workplace. Alternatively, you can make a monetary donation, which allows you the benefit of deducting that amount from your taxes as a charitable contribution. Any in-kind donation is also a tax-free deduction for us. If you are thinking about making a significant contribution, we recommend consulting with your tax advisor first, to ensure that those with good intentions are not penalized for their generosity.
Due to our ongoing advocacy against bullying in the workplace, we found that organizations frequently request training materials. Creating these resources, such as guide books, PowerPoint presentations, and video tutorials, demands considerable time and financial investment. Consequently, we recognized the necessity to formally organize our efforts. For our members, there will be no noticeable changes; however, you can now deduct your contributions to us as a tax-exempt charity. If you wish to support our advocacy against bullying in the workplace and help us fu bully, all donations will be directed towards enhancing our initiatives. Please donate here:
We are a diverse group of individuals who have experienced bullying, including those who have been bullied, former union stewards advocating against this behavior, and professionals such as psychologists, lawyers, nurses, doctors, and accountants. We have all become advocates for change in our fight against fu bully experiences. As the old union saying goes, "There is strength in numbers." Therefore, we are seeking volunteers to support our campaign aimed at getting new laws passed in the legislature to address bullying and abusive behaviors, which remain legal in California.
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, we are committed to driving social change for those who have faced workplace bullying and harassment. Our mission is to advocate for laws that will correct and prevent bullying, including fu bully incidents in the workplace, and we invite you to join us in any capacity you can.
Email us to be added to our private email list, where we announce all our activities. Currently, there is NO LAW prohibiting "status blind" harassment, including workplace bullying. We aim to transform our pain into meaningful action by advocating for a law in California—and across the United States—that addresses workplace bullying, similar to existing sexual harassment laws, which currently only prohibit workplace abuse in government offices. In California, workplace bullying, including fu bully cases, remains legal in both the public and private sectors.
One way to get involved is by joining our group as a member, donating your time, and attending our monthly meetings to learn more about the issue of bullying in the workplace and to advocate alongside us as an informed supporter.
Additionally, you can donate money tax-free to our registered charity. All contributions, whether monetary or in-kind, are greatly appreciated.
You can also choose a combination of both options to support our cause against workplace bullying, including fu bully situations.
Here are some Volunteer Opportunities That We Need Now:
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