The following is being sent from the PEIR
Program Coordinator:
This is being sent as a reminder/refresher about the PEIR (Program for
Employee Information and Referral) resource that is available to
employees through the Letter of Agreement regarding the Committee on
Substance Abuse.
There are over 100 trained PEIR facilitators within the 14-state
region. These facilitators provide assistance and information, on a
confidential basis, to employees struggling with life issues with a
particular emphasis on problems with drugs and/or alcohol. PEIR facilitators have had over 500 contacts with
employees and have been available for nearly 200 consultations with
unionists and managers.
The role of the Local President is important to the success of the PEIR
Program. The unionist PEIR facilitators serve at the discretion, and
with the approval, of the Local President. The President can assist
PEIR facilitators by:
Support and help in overcoming any
roadblocks they may encounter in the course of providing assistance to
employees
Providing an even distribution of
referrals that come into the Local
Providing feedback to PEIR
facilitators
Each PEIR facilitator is required to report to the PEIR Coordinator any
activity they have had on a monthly basis. They are also required to
report if they have had no activity during the previous month. These
reports are very important as they reflect the needs of the employee body,
as well as the effectiveness of the PEIR Program. Failure to report
activity can result in the PEIR facilitator being removed from their
role. If a PEIR facilitator becomes delinquent in their reports, a
letter will notify them of their delinquency and they will be given an
opportunity to bring their reports current. No PEIR facilitator will
be removed from his or her role without the Local being informed.
Help is needed from the locals in identifying areas where there is a lack of
PEIR facilitators available. Locals can assist by encouraging members
to apply to be a PEIR facilitator. The application is available by clicking here.
We want to thank all Locals for their past and continuing support of the PEIR
Program. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact Scott Horn at 208 375-3087 (phone) and 208 658-1296
(fax line.) He can also be reached via email at: PEIR@me.com .
