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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
16
Issue
4
Date
12/1/1987

Article Facts

Title
EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING: ISSUES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
DOI
10.2190/H78U-9540-7BVT-4L5V
Author
WILLIAM A. NOWLIN
Online Date
05/09/2002

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EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING: ISSUES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

WILLIAM A. NOWLIN

DOI: 10.2190/H78U-9540-7BVT-4L5V

Abstract

Drug testing of public employees is a subject of concern and interest to public employers, labor organizations, and public employees. Questions about drug testing range from what is it, is the technology advanced sufficiently to be reliable, is it legal, and how does it affect public employees? This article describes drug testing, reviews the accuracy of the tests, and examines the constitutional implications. It also reviews drug testing's potential impact on civil rights, testing as a condition of employment, and drug testing determinations of state public employment relations boards, and other collective bargaining and contract administration issues. The article concludes with recommendations to be considered by public employers and labor organizations as they pursue drug testing policies and restraints.

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