Q: What is the history of the Drug Testing program?
A: A joint labor and management team was selected to develop a program at the conclusion of the last contract negotiations.
Q: Who worked on the program?
A: The Drug Program that was jointly developed by UA 290 members, PMCA representatives, and industry professionals.
Q: Did the Drug Testing Subcommittee complete their task?
A: Yes. The Drug Testing Subcommittee drafted a program and recommended it to their respective negotiating committees for adoption by labor and management.
Q: Can I get a copy of the proposed Drug Testing program?
A: Click the image below to download
Q: Does the proposed Drug Testing policy include random testing?
A: Yes
Q: Who will pay for the drug program?
A: The program will fund a contractor funded accrual of 5 to 10 cents per man-hour that will be used to pay a 3rd party to administer the program.
No out of pocket money for the UA 290 member.
Contractors will no longer have to pay to administer their own programs and our customers will get the assurance of a workforce that is committed to a meaningful drug testing program that is collectively funded.
Q: Isn’t having a drug free workforce an important message to send to our customers and our members about our respect for the law and the safety of our workers, customers, and the public?
A: Yes
UA Local 290 is the only local construction trade union that currently does not have a drug policy that meets minimum standards for major customers and general contractors.
