Article: U.S. Department of Labor announces Drug-Free Work Week 2008 will take place Oct. 20 through 26

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WASHINGTON,Sept. 4/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that this years national Drug-Free Work Week will take place Oct. 20 through 26. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.

"Drug-Free Work Week is a good time to remind employers and employees that reducing workplace substance abuse is a crucial part of keeping workers safe," said Elena Carr, drug policy coordinator at the Department of Labor. "Of course, in a safe and healthful ...

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