BYOD is a perfect example of why we need to unionize. The company essentially forces us to use devices for which we paid hundreds of dollars of our own hard-earned funds in order to perform the basic functions of our jobs. Are you afraid of union dues? YOU'RE ALREADY PAYING YOUR FREAKING DUES EVERY TIME YOU PAY YOUR PHONE BILL!!! If you "borrowed" company equipment and took it home to use for your own personal business then you would rightfully be fired for stealing company property, even if you promised to bring it back when you were finished with it for the day. However, when the company coerces you to use your personal property for their business needs it's just called "teamwork" and it's all suddenly considered to be OK.
But it is still nothing more than theft.
THIS IS JUST WRONG! When the company reserves the right to monitor your phone calls, texts, emails, and browsing history, you are being subjected to unreasonable search and surveillance never before seen outside of the confines of a totalitarian state. Bentonville actually reserves the right to monitor your phone and internet activities in order for you to earn the privilege to work ridiculous hours for a wage that won't even come close to supporting your family. We need a watchdog to prevent this kind of abuse! That watchdog is a labor union.
This is reason #349 we desperately need to unionize!