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Working Partners News Room

Please explore the Working Partners News Room for the latest information about DOL's
Working Partners resources and activities. It contains news releases, brochures, fact
sheets, "drop-in" articles, print ads and radio public service announcements (PSAs),
and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about drug-free workplace issues. In addition,
you'll find background information about DOL's Working Partners program and its content expert available for interviews on drug-free workplace related issues.

About the Working Partners Program

Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative that raises awareness about the impact drugs and alcohol have on the workplace and provides information on how to establish drug-free workplace programs that protect worker safety and health.

America’s businesses pay a high price for alcohol and drug abuse. Some costs—increased absences, accidents and errors—are obvious. Others, such as low employee morale and high illness rates, are less so, but the effects are equally harmful. The good news is that employers have enormous power to protect their businesses from alcohol and drug abuse by educating employees about its dangers and encouraging individuals with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.

Because drug and alcohol abuse is a major impediment to securing and maintaining employment, Working Partners also offers information to help workforce development professionals assist individuals whose drug or and/or alcohol abuse has created employment challenges. Only by addressing drug and alcohol abuse among the entire workforce—those currently employed and those preparing to enter employment—can a drug-free American workforce be achieved.

Content Expert: Elena M. Carr

Elena M. Carr is a Program Analyst in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy. In this capacity, she provides guidance to DOL leadership on drug policy issues and their impact on the workplace and coordinates the Department’s Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-free Workplace program, an outreach and information dissemination initiative that encourages and assists work organizations to implement drug- free workplace programs.

Throughout her career, Ms. Carr has provided training and technical assistance to both labor unions and businesses regarding workplace drug and alcohol problems. From 1994 to 1997 she served as Director of the Substance Abuse Institute at the George Meany Center for Labor Studies, and she is the former Director of Workplace Programs for the Corporation Against Drug Abuse (CADA). Prior to that she was the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator for the Association of Flight Attendants.

Ms. Carr earned a Masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from George Mason University.

To arrange an interview with Ms. Carr, please call (202) 693-5917 or (202) 693-5918.

Published Working Partners Articles

DOL Drug-Free Workplace News Releases

Working Partners Posters and Brochures

States “A safe, healthy and drug-free workplace is everyone’s business. Thanks for making it yours” and features a single image representing a variety of occupations.  Poster may be downloaded and printed by clicking on the thumbnail or ordered by e-mailing Working Partners.

 

"A Safe and Healthy Drug-Free Workplace is everyone's business" poster

States “Working Drug-Free Works” and features 12 photos of individuals in a variety of working environments. Poster may be downloaded and printed by clicking on the thumbnail below or ordered by e-mailing Working Partners.

 

Working Drug-Free Works poster

States “Working Drug-Free Works” and features four photos of individuals in the mining and construction industries. Poster may be downloaded and printed by clicking on the thumbnail below or ordered by e-mailing Working Partners.

 

Working Drug-Free Works poster

Working Partners Fact Sheets

Working Partners “drop-in” articles

Print Ads and Radio PSA Scripts

  • Employer Focus: ½ page (8 ½ x 11) black and white [PDF]
  • Employer Focus: ¼ page (8 ½ x 11) black and white [PDF]
  • Employee Focus: ½ page (8 ½ x 11) black and white [PDF]
  • Employee Focus: ¼ page (8 ½ x 11) black and white [PDF]
  • 30-Second Radio PSA Script

Three quarters of adult drug abusers are in the workplace. The nation’s businesses and workers pay for this abuse in terms of accidents, errors and illness. The Department of Labor’s Working Partners program helps employers and employees work together to create drug-free workplaces that protect safety and health and improve productivity and morale. Visit www.dol.gov/workingpartners for free tools to help ensure a safe and drug-free working environment. Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Labor and this radio station.

  • 15-Second Radio PSA Script

Three quarters of adult drug abusers work, and the nation’s businesses and workers pay a high price for their abuse. Learn how employers and employees can work together to ensure a safe and drug-free working environment by visiting the Department of Labor’s Working Partners Web site at www.dol.gov/workingpartners. Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Labor and this radio station.

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