Reginald Shareef at Roanoke. I've thought about this presentation as the Verizon Communications strike enters its third week. One of the strikers' issues is the stress induced by an autocratic management style that utilizes electronic technology to constantly monitor workers.
Employees say they have to log-off when they take breaks, go to lunch, or to the restroom.
A minute late returning from any of those activities can result in severe and ongoing harassment and intimidation from management. Mandatory overtime is also a concern for striking Verizon workers. Many are forced to work up to 15 additional hours each week. This leaves little time for family and leisure activities. Verizon, like GM, Boeing and the United States Postal Service, seems to have built mandatory overtime into their downsizing strategy.