Oil Workers oppose random drug tests
Posted Sep 4, 2012 7:10 am.
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The union representing more than 3000 Suncor workers is opposing a pilot safety program that would enforce random drug tests.
Union Local 707 in Fort McMurray has filed a grievance against the company and says they’re prepared to take it to the Supreme Court of Canada.
A similar case involving union workers in New Brunswick is still being heard by the nation’s top court.
C-E-P Local 30 argues a similar policy by a paper mill is degrading and unfairly pitting the privacy of workers against an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace.
The program is scheduled to begin in Fort McMurray October 15.
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