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Article: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES DRUG-FREE WORK WEEK 2008 WILL TAKE PLACE OCT. 20 THROUGH 26
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- September 4, 2008
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The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that this year's 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 workplace, every week should be drug free."
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