Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Bosses Keep Sharp Eye on Mobile Workers

Posted by michael on from the panopticon dept.

camusflage writes "AP is running a story on the penetration of GPS devices and monitoring of fleet operations. Such technology is hitting the mainstream, with UPS distributing 100,000 GPS-enabled handhelds 'to alert them when they're at the wrong address.' One driver is quoted saying, 'It's kind of like Big Brother is watching a little bit. But it's where we're heading in this society.' Needless to say, the Teamsters weigh in on the negative side on the whole thing."

2 of 232 comments (clear)

  1. Of course the Teamsters don't like it by The+I+Shing · · Score: 5, Funny

    Of course the Teamsters don't like it... I can see it now... "So, either of you fellows care to explain why you drove the delivery van over to Mario Calienti's office and then drove it and a cement mixer over to the waterfront?"

    --
    You are in error. No-one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation.
    1. Re:Of course the Teamsters don't like it by LewsTherinKinslayer · · Score: 4, Funny

      "So, either of you fellows care to explain why you drove the delivery van over to Mario Calienti's office and then drove it and a cement mixer over to the waterfront?"

      Because 8-Ball's shop was closed.