The mandate of the IBEW Health, Wellness and Benefits Committee is to protect and maintain the interests of the IBEW and its members with respect to health, wellness and benefits. The purpose of these funds is to provide assistance to IBEW members, through their Workplace Wellness or Labour Management Committees to initiate or participate in workplace wellness activities. Examples of activities that could potentially be supported include, but are not limited to: workshops, wellness clinics, walking clubs (ie purchase of pedometers or t-shirts), demonstration of or exposure to fitness activities (yoga, pilates etc.), fitness equipment, facilities etc.