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Alcoholism in Industry Sparks Reform at Allis Chalmers
A machine operator’s turnaround sparked a major shift in corporate policy on alcohol abuse. The article details how Allis Chalmers and other firms moved from firing drunk workers to supporting recovery, cutting absenteeism and boosting efficiency. It notes the economic stakes, with industry losses cited at about $1 billion annually, and profiles the broader adoption of Alcoholics Anonymous programs across major companies. The piece highlights the human and financial incentives behind treating alcoholism as a medical issue, not a moral failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Univercovery
Alco
Arnold Zentner
Bernard Gavzer
Allis-Chalmers
Dupont
New York Times
Metropolitan Life,Insurance Co
Great Northern Railway
Consolidated Edison
Eastman Kodak
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
Kennecott Copper
Allis - Chalmers
Henry A. Mielearek
Milwaukee
Mielarek
Alcoholics Anonymous
Micharek
Wilmington
Del
Texas