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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

I've worked in hospitals, law enforcement, geotechnical consulting 
companies and the chemical industry and all required testing, both 
pre-employment and post employment.  In addition to that, I worked at 
Eckerd Drugs in college, a local grocer chain, and most recently a few 
years ago at the Piggly Wiggly. All required pre-employment drug 
testing.  I've been randomly tested four times, once at the hospital, 
once at the lab, and twice for the PD.  It is no big deal. I've had four 
jobs in my life that did not apply:  I cut material at Cloth World(first 
job), I sold ice cream in a Baskin and Robbine type store(second job), I 
worked for tax accountant part time(a few years ago), and I was an 
assistant officer manager for a computer software firm(college years).

DH has to be tested randomly as well.  He is an auto mechanic.  He is 
required to test drive vehicles.


B

Lynn Wigglesworth wrote:
> > If it is accepted that you and I must be subjected for drug testing in
> > order to get our paycheck, why is it not accepted that those who receive
> > government assistance in the form of welfare or unemployment be
> > subjected to the same random screening and terms?
>
> I DON'T accept that we should be screened for drugs. I consider it an 
> invasion of  privacy. I don't and never did take  drugs, but I don't think 
> it should be anyone's business if I did.  Where does that end? How far can 
> companies go controlling your non-work activities?. Of course if it impairs 
> our ability to function (work, drive, etc.) that's another issue and should 
> be  dealt with harshly.
>
> By the way, I've never had to have a physical or drug test for a job. I've 
> worked in the computer/publishing industries (Burroughs Corp. and McGraw 
> Hill), and as a free-lance consultant. Different industries, different 
> rules, I guess.
>
> Lynn Wigglesworth
> Tioga Co. PA 
>
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