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Good news about the Delaware Drug Workplace Alliance. An agreement was signed to expand the Alliance to further help employers deal with the problem of alcohol and drug abuse. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao was joined by representatives from 5 labor unions and 5 contractor associations at the signing.

What is the Delaware Drug Free Workplace Alliance?

The Delaware Drug Free Workplace Alliance was created in 2004. The Department of Labor created this alliance to improve the safety of workers by focusing on preventing drug and alcohol abuse. This alliance addresses abuse in the construction and mining industries.

In addition, leaders from the following building contractor associations were present: NEA — The Association of Union Constructors, the Associated General Contractors, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the National Asphalt Pavement Association, and the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association.

To combat the problem of alcohol and drug abuse, the U.S. Department of Labor tries to raise awareness of the impact the problem has on the workplace. To help protect employees, the alliance will provide information on creating a drug-free workplace.

By educating employees on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, employers have the power to help keep their businesses safe. In addition, employees suffering from alcohol and drug abuse problems should be encouraged to take advantage of available help. Some companies also use random drug tests, along with pre-employment drug screenings, as other ways to create a drug-free workplace.

The US Department of Labor maintains, “only by addressing drug and alcohol abuse among the entire workforce—those currently employed and those preparing to enter employment—can a drug-free American workforce be achieved.”

The Secretary of Labor is committed to protecting workers by working together with the unions and the contractor associations. Chao, along with union leaders and leaders from the building contractor associations, are doing all they can to combat this serious problem.

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