Getting hammered and going to work is not a grey area. Particularly when working around machinery that can maim or kill, but, without regard to the profession, it isn't a first class way to consider your job and what others could conclude about the level of professionalism your company expects.

There's a time and place for fun and relaxation. There's a time a place for getting a buzz on if you desire.

Work isn't one of those times or places.

A good reputation takes a lifetime to cultivate and but a momentary lapse of judgement to lose.

 

I find it funny how you tell members to screw themselves when they say ALL unions/union members are lazy, yet you're pooling ALL members of this board that at one time or another had a cocktail at lunch during the work day. Can I tell you to go screw yourself? Nah, not going to do that. We all judge by our own standards, and your standards suck.

I never had a drop of alcohol/smoked a cigarette/had any illegal drugs in my life-and I'm almost 40. I guess I'm an oddball.

No matter how you justify it, what's wrong is wrong. They may have been "off the clock," but they're on my dollar. If everything was on the up and up, why did they cower, hide and run when the camera's showed up?

Sadly, they'll most likely file a grievance, and get their jobs back.

Oh, and I'd like to know how often the UAW has random drug tests done.

I could go on, but what I want to say has already been said. Post #58 by Jason, sums it up.

 

Everyone here at the Texas Medical Center typically gets hammered on 40's and high on marijuana in between treating patients during lunch.