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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO et al. Plaintiffs
vs.
CASPAR WEINBERGER Secretary of Defense et al. Defendants
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Issues:
Random drug-testing, public employee, policy and procedure, due process, union issues.
Case Summary:
A union representing civilian personnel at an Army post appeals a lower court's ruling in a case involving random drug testing. The American Federation of Government Employees filed suit to block the Army's attempt to start the random drug testing of civilian employees at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The union argued the policy violated constitutionally protected rights. The Army responded with a motion to dismiss the case.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed the case. The court ruled that federal guidelines provided for due process and administrative review of employee grievances. The union now appeals.
Outcome:
The union wins. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted a preliminary injunction barring the Army's random testing. The court permitted post-accident testing.