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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Thu May 5, 2016, 03:06 PM May 2016

Gov. Scott Walker approves rule requiring drug testing for unemployment insurance

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker recently approved an emergency rule submitted by the Department of Workforce Development which requires some receiving unemployment benefits to submit to drug tests.

“This new rule brings us one step closer to moving Wisconsinites from government dependence to true independence,” Governor Walker said. “We frequently hear from employers that they have good paying jobs, but they need their workers to be drug-free. This rule is a common-sense reform which strengthens our workforce by helping people find and keep a family supporting job.”

Under the new rule, if someone is on unemployment insurance and fails a drug test, or refuses to take one from an employer who's offering it as part of an offer of employment, he or she can now be denied benefits.

Those who fail the tests must sign up for substance abuse treatment and a job skills test to remain eligible for the benefits. The rule is expected to take effect later this week.

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http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/gov-scott-walker-approves-rule-requiring-drug-testing-for-unemployment-insurance

Snotty Scotty Strikes Again

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Gov. Scott Walker approves rule requiring drug testing for unemployment insurance (Original Post) n2doc May 2016 OP
Paging Loretta Lynch, Paging Loretta Lynch 2naSalit May 2016 #1
Drug test should be a requirement for all politicians... Human101948 May 2016 #2
I hope the 2016 elections shift power in the WI legislature. NT Eric J in MN May 2016 #3
How about required psychological testing for GOP politicians to weed out pedophiles? KansDem May 2016 #4
UI isn't a government run program WhiteTara May 2016 #5
It's both. dixiegrrrrl May 2016 #8
Wow,and to think Wellstone ruled May 2016 #6
Scott Walker Drinks Alcohol/Consumed at Taxpayers' Expense Praek3 May 2016 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author mrr303am May 2016 #9
Who pays for this? HelenWheels May 2016 #10

2naSalit

(86,502 posts)
1. Paging Loretta Lynch, Paging Loretta Lynch
Thu May 5, 2016, 03:10 PM
May 2016

I would like to see a nationwide round up of these anti-American governors and see them tried for whatever charges will stick for the damage they have done to the people in their states.

 

Human101948

(3,457 posts)
2. Drug test should be a requirement for all politicians...
Thu May 5, 2016, 03:12 PM
May 2016

They should have to pee into a cup under the watchful eye of a police officer so there is no funny business.

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
4. How about required psychological testing for GOP politicians to weed out pedophiles?
Thu May 5, 2016, 03:21 PM
May 2016

Like these GOP public servants--
GOP Pervert Hall of Shame

Or these--
DU thread: Long list of Republican sex offenders....

Or these--
Refresh Your Memory: The GOP Has Always Been the Party of Perverts

Or these--
Republican Sex Perverts

Oh, and don't forget to add former GOP House Speaker Dennis Hastert to these lists!

How about it?!!

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
8. It's both.
Thu May 5, 2016, 06:47 PM
May 2016

Unemployment insurance is a federal-state program financed through federal and state payroll taxes (federal and state UI taxes).[34] In most states employers pay state and federal unemployment taxes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unemployment_benefits

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
6. Wow,and to think
Thu May 5, 2016, 04:04 PM
May 2016

Bradley just won her Supreme Court Election,this will not go over very good. And to think,Wisconsin Unemployment is going North big time. BTW,did Walker get these numbers from his friend Johnny Menard? Heard this story before from this particular source and he claimed a 97%fall out rate. That number came from a Retail Association Group.

Praek3

(149 posts)
7. Scott Walker Drinks Alcohol/Consumed at Taxpayers' Expense
Thu May 5, 2016, 06:28 PM
May 2016

How many times did "taker, state-worker" Scott Walker drink alcohol during his failed 71 day debacle-for-president? Did he collect his taxpayer-funded salary on those same days?

Shouldn't he pay back his salary and benefits for those days he drank on the job?

Shouldn't he be fired for drinking on the job?



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