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Related: About this forumFederal Worker's drug test
''Elon Musk says its a great idea to implement a mandatory immediate drug test for all Federal Workers.''
Can they just fire people that fail a test?
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Federal Worker's drug test (Original Post)
Dumpy
Feb 2025
OP
You first, Elon. Show us what a good role model you are. Invite your friend, Donald
Deuxcents
Feb 2025
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About half of Federal workers are covered by collectively bargained union contracts.
Wiz Imp
Feb 2025
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Deuxcents
(27,703 posts)1. You first, Elon. Show us what a good role model you are. Invite your friend, Donald
SheltieLover
(81,715 posts)4. Exactly! But remember, laws are for thee, never for me.
rubbersole
(11,277 posts)7. Ketamine and Adderall exempted?
Wiz Imp
(10,416 posts)2. About half of Federal workers are covered by collectively bargained union contracts.
For those, it would have to negotiated with and agreed to by the union. They can't just unilaterally impose something like that.
walkingman
(11,157 posts)3. Fired?- might depend on the job or the code of conduct?
Irish_Dem
(82,336 posts)5. A drug addict boss insists his employees get drug tested.
in2herbs
(4,531 posts)6. Yeah and it's also ironic that the drug addict boss (Loon) has a drug addict boss (F47)! nt
jls4561
(3,268 posts)8. And what about testing for steroids and other "manly" drugs?
sakabatou
(46,335 posts)9. Put him, his cronies, Dump, and his cabinet to the test.
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