There seems to be a new move afoot in the corporate world to enter the realm of controlling the personal health practices of employees. IBEW 1837 first saw this when Bangor Hydro (BHE) announced the implementation of a new “tobacco-free workplace” policy that covered not only smoking but also the use of smokeless tobacco products.
Smoking is widely accepted as affecting not only the users but also those in nearby surroundings, so policies considering the rights of both may be considered reasonable. However, rules governing the use of smokeless tobacco are an unprecedented step at our... Read More
Business Manager Tony Sapienza