J. COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS, Vol. 32(3) 237-244, 2008 GENETIC TESTING: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RELATIONSHIP LIZABETH A. BARCLAY KAREN S. MARKEL Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan ABSTRACT This article outlines issues related to genetic testing that could arise within the context of the collective bargaining relationship. After providing an overview of the Human Genome Project and genetic testing, labor and management views on such testing are discussed. The discussion primarily focuses on safety, privacy, cost control, and job design issues. As society continues to examine the impact of genetic testing, we suggest that collective bargaining positions on this technology will remain fluid. INTRODUCTION The completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) suggests that future col- lective bargaining agreements may have to consider the implications of genetic testing. This article outlines issues related to genetic testing, provides an over- view of both labor and management positions on such testing, and describes the implications of the use of genetic information for collective bargaining relationships. 237 Ó 2008, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc. doi: 10.2190/CN.32.3.e http://baywood.com