III HEALTH AND SAFETY

( i ) The conference delegates urgently demanded further information on the possible radiation hazards of video display terminals (VDTs), since, at present, there is no conclusive scientific study in this area.

IV INFORMATION ACCESS AND CONTROL

( i ) The conference delegates urge all women to find out what information is contained in their personal and security files, and to lobby for freedom of information and other protective legislation re theft and/or sale of the information in data banks.

( i i ) Groups and individuals are urged to make full use of available database facilities for the exchange of information relating to women's concerns and their employment needs.

V OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Numerous other recommendations regarding actions to be taken by the organizing groups were endorsed by the conference delegates.

VII NETWORKING COALITION FORMED

A coalition was formed from the conference with the purpose of:

( i ) Establishing a National Microtechnology Network with the task of exchanging information and lobbying for action, and

( i i ) Identifying urgent needs and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken.

All women are urged to inquire from the local branch of CCLOW of how to participate in this network. Susan McRae Vander Voet is the National Coordinator of CCLOW. A social worker, Susan was formerly coordinator of Opportunity for Advancement, a program for sole support mothers on public assistance.

NEWS FLASH FROM STEP!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

STEP HAS RECEIVED OFFICIAL
APPROVAL FROM CEIC FOR A
$76,000 PILOT PROJECT TO
LAST 32 WEEKS FOR 16 WOMEN.

See TORONTO: THE STORY BEHIND STEP
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