The Co-op Food Stores

Tobacco Meetings

With the approach of the New Year comes the beginning of the Co-op’s new tobacco policy. Recently the Co-op offered all staff a chance to attend a meeting to discuss how this policy might affect them. The Co-op is now arranging meetings to answer questions from anyone else who wishes to attend. Check the schedule here. Meetings will last approximately 30 minutes, but can go longer as appropriate.

Co-op Pandemic Flu Planning

This fall and winter, H1N1 flu (formerly known as “swine” flu) is expected to spread throughout the Northeast at the same time regular seasonal flu occurs. We could have twice as many people out sick at any one time!

What Can You Do About the Flu?

1. Get a flu shot. We’ll have information about flu shots at the Co-op.

2. Wash your hands often. If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.

3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. That’s how you transfer germs to yourself.

4. If you have symptoms of the flu, stay home! The Co-op will support you with policies and guidelines meant to keep all of our staff as healthy as possible.

5. Practice good sneeze and cough hygiene: always cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or a tissue. Then wash your hands before touching anything!

Coming in September and October:

Staff Training Sessions

You’ll learn about the Co-op’s comprehensive pandemic flu plan (see below), new sick leave policies, when to use masks and gloves for personal protection, and how to protect your family and yourself this fall and winter.