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Union objects to policies on drug testing reconsidered
ANNAPOLIS AP Gov William Donald Schaefer agreed after a meeting with union officials Wednesday to reconsider a tough new policy under which state workers would be fired on the spot if they test positive for drug use Janet Anderson of the Maryland Classified Employees Association said the governor would decide whether to begin random testing and if workers who test positive should be fired or given a second chance The governor met with union leaders in Crisfield at the Tawes Crab Feast The AFSCME plans to challenge the regulations in court if grounds exist Meanwhile Hilda Ford plans to enforce the rules Aug 6 covering about 13 000 employees in 422 jobs including correctional officers drivers and health care workers The policy faced criticism from unions and civil liberties advocates who say innocent mistakes could trigger termination The state asserts safeguards will limit errors and that testing will be performed by a Columbia firm and a California lab The unions want counseling and treatment offered before any firing takes place and urge humane responses to drug use.