Utility Workers Union of America
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April 21, 2005 

 

Mr. Jim Anderson
President
Utility Workers Union of America
IUU Local 600
810 Brighton Street
Newport, Kentucky 41071 

            Re:      Treatment for Substance Abuse

 

Dear Mr. Anderson: 

            During the 2005 negotiations, representatives of the Company and the Union discussed the compensation policy for employees who undertake treatment for substance abuse. 

   While the treatment of these conditions is specifically excepted from coverage under the sick leave provisions of the Agreement, the Company will, for the term of the 2005 – 2008 Agreement, continue the arrangement of providing short-term disability benefits (STD) to employees who obtain treatment at an appropriate detoxification facility under the direction of the Company or in coordination with the Company and the employee’s personal physician.  Available STD may only be used for the first continuous absence when an employee undertakes to correct a substance abuse problem through an approved program.  If the initial rehabilitation effort at a treatment center is not successful, the employee will not be granted additional STD. 

The Company is willing to extend this extra effort to help afflicted employees and their families, to eliminate the burden imposed upon fellow employees, and to minimize lost productivity and absenteeism caused by substance abuse.  Employees who are unwilling to accept the responsibility for their own behavior or who refuse to participate in a necessary program will, as in the past, jeopardize their continued employment with the Company.   

The Union is encouraged to make the Company aware of individuals thought to have substance abuse problems.  With such assistance, fellow employees may be given a chance for which they may be forever grateful.

 

            Very truly yours, 

 

                                                                                    John E. Polley

                                                                                    General Manager

                                                                                    Labor Relations

 

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