From: Joe@smokefree.org
Date: Mon, 12/22/03
Sweden to Become World's 5th Smokefree Country
Smokefree workplace legislation happening throughout the world
Sweden, 12/17/03... Sweden's Health Minister, Morgan Johansson, announced today
that Sweden will implement smokefree workplace regulations, including
restaurants and bars, on July 1, 2005. The plan has the backing of Sweden's
ruling Social Democrats, the Green Party, and the Left Party.
"Smokefree workplace laws are happening for a good reason," says Joe Cherner,
founder of BREATHE-- Bar and Restaurant Employees Advocating Together for a
Healthy Environment. "Tobacco smoke causes cancer, respiratory illness, and
heart disease. No one should have to breathe it to hold a job."
Sweden will join Ireland, Norway, New Zealand, and Bhutan as the world's first
smokefree workplace countries.
To send a letter of congratulations to Sweden, go to www.smokefree.net/Sweden
To send a letter of congratulations to Ireland, go to www.smokefree.net/Ireland
To send a letter of congratulations to New Zealand, go to www.smokefree.net/NZ
To send a letter of support for smokefree workplaces where YOU live, go to
www.smokefree.net/alerts.php
Joseph W. Cherner
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
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