Insurance Equipment is at a greater risk of being damaged or stolen in transportation, so it is the telecommuter's responsibility to make every effort to protect equipment from damage or theft during transportation and at the home office. Telecommuters must be very aware of where their equipment is at all times, and constantly think of security. Union Considerations Potential loss of control may prompt a union to be opposed to telecommuting. In recent years, many unions have softened their positions opposing telecommuting, as they have perceived that remote work is the wave of the future. However, even these unions may still have some strong concerns, and companies usually find that they need to address these concerns with the union in a meaningful way.
Some organizations reserve telecommuting for non-union personnel only.
Others maintain that they have the right to change the location of the workplace without negotiation with the union. Some companies include their union representatives in planning for telecommuting programs. For example, in the case of a fire at the main office, telecommuting employees could easily resume work at their home where voice calls to the damaged office could be redirected. Email and corporate databases could be accessed via modem or switched digital service remote networking arrangements. This firm has contingency plans for telecommuting from home or from alternate locations for all personnel who might be affected.