The next phase deals with specific health issues and will take the form of workshops led by health professionals, experts in their fields. Program information will be provided in these sessions. Sessions will include such topics as:

• diabetes prevention and self-management
• stress management
• heart health
• women’s health
• foot care
• smoking cessation
• nutrition
• weight management
• benefits of physical activity

We will implement ongoing workplace communication through the IBEW web newsletter, posters, activity calendar giving details of the available programs, motivational speakers for union meetings, and local medical resource directory for accessing appropriate healthcare professionals. From time to time there will be ‘Wellness Packs’ containing products and information geared to healthy living.

This is an IBEW supported initiative which will guarantee your confidentiality in all matters pertaining to your health. The materials will be produced by qualified healthcare professionals and all local execution of programs will also be directed by qualified professionals.

This program has been developed by the Canadian Diabetes Care Guide and will be available for implementation by each Union Local. For further information please contact:

Alan Donaldson
Canadian Diabetes Care Guide
33 Wheeler Avenue
Toronto, ON M4L 3V3
Tel: 416-690-4871/Fax: 416-690-3553
www.diabetescareguide.com
www.guidesurlediabetes.com
Email: alan@diabetescareguide.com

Remembrance Day

Many people have mentioned how the respect for Remembrance Day is starting to slip away. In the past, this day was used as an opportunity to reflect on the contributions our country has made to world peace and remember the lives sacrificed by so many men, women, and their families for our benefit.

Recently, an Ontario MP has recommended that Remembrance Day be considered a national holiday to remember those who gave the ultimate gift for their country and fellow man.

Presently, there are some provinces that observe Remembrance Day as a holiday but some others do not.

We urge you to have your membership contact their MPs and show their support for November 11^th to become a national holiday.

Conferences

There are two conferences to announce since last month’s list of upcoming conferences;

1. The 2005 Canadian Legislative Conference has now been re-scheduled for May 30 – 31, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa. Registration forms and further information will be out in early 2005 and will also be available through the Building and Construction Trades Department website at http://www.buildingtrades.ca/.
    
2. CLC Conference on Balancing Work & Family will take place from Friday, March 4 – Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. Conference details will be posted soon on the CLC website at http://www.clc-ctc.ca/.

Comments

This is a reminder to all construction locals that there are now revised Canadianized New Member Orientation kits available from the First District Office.

Thanks again to the Locals for contributing a Local Lines Article to the last IBEW Journal. For the October Journal, credit goes to Locals 120, 424, 586 and with special mention to Local 804 for their picture showing 22 members who volunteered their time for two Habitat for Humanity projects.

Our sympathy goes to our Brothers and Sisters south of the Canadian border, as they have to fight for another four years to retain their union rights under another anti-union Bush regime.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC

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