EMPLOYEES in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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EMPLOYEES occurs 7 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... employees. BB p.139, To Employers

To me, this incident illustrates lack of understanding as to what really ails the alcoholic, and lack of knowledge as to what part employers might profitably take in salvaging their sick employees.

... employees? BB p.140, To Employers

Should he have the same consideration as other ailing employees?

... employees. BB p.148, To Employers

But the policy of this company is not to interfere with the habits of our employees.

... employees. BB p.149, To Employers

There is a real interest, both humanitarian and business, in the well-being of employees.

... employees may be put in personal contact ... BB p.144, To Employers

As our work spreads and our numbers increase, we hope your employees may be put in personal contact with some of us.

... employees who are giving you the alcoholic ... BB p.146, To Employers

After your man has gone along without drinking for a few months, you may be able to make use of his services with other employees who are giving you the alcoholic run-around -- provided, of course, they are willing to have a third party in the picture.

... employees, who produce as much as five ... BB p.150, To Employers

There are two alcoholic employees, who produce as much as five normal salesmen.

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