Pubdate: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 Source: Statesman Journal (Salem, OR) Copyright: 2005 Statesman Journal Contact: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/427 Author: Anna Peterson, Dick Withnell Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Test) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) US OR: CITY EMPLOYEES' BOLD STEP FOR DRUG-TESTING WILL HELP STOP METH Congratulations to three of the four city employees' unions agreeing to drug testing. This bold act of giving up a little bit of personal liberty for a drug-free workplace is very refreshing to the whole community. A Eugene spokesperson was "amazed" that the Salem employees agreed to drug testing. We are not surprised at all. All individuals of Salem/Marion County, and particularly the public sector, have been of one voice in the No Meth -- Not in My Neighborhood effort. The battle is still raging with the methamphetamine usage, along with the unintended consequence of children. The community continues to come together and the actions of the three city employees' unions agreeing to undergo drug testing is another example. On behalf of all Marion County residents, a special thank you for taking this step. We encourage all public and private employers/employees to follow this action. Anna Peterson, Salem Dick Withnell, Keizer - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman