In recent developments members are being disciplined as a result of employers and Manulife tracking employees on Facebook. Facebook has been used by thousands of people as a social site to keep in touch, post information and comment on friends sites about many aspects of their life. What many people fail to realize is that Facebook is for the most part a VERY PUBLIC SOCIAL NETWORK.
On November 19th, 2009 CBC News reported on “Depressed woman loses benefits over Facebook photos”. A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave is fighting to have her benefits reinstated after her employer’s insurance company (Manulife) cut them, she says because of photos posted on Facebook. Manulife confirmed that it uses the popular social networking site to investigate clients. I caution everyone to consider what they post on their Facebook site (including comments, photos, and personal information).
The only way to protect your privacy is by being in complete control of it. REMEMBER BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING AND YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHO THEY ARE!!!
In solidarity, Bev Ray
President CUPW Edmonton Local
November 20th, 2009
About Me
- President, CUPW Edmonton
- I have worked for Canada Post for almost 8 years. Almost as soon as I was hired I became a shop steward. My main focus over the years has been related to route measurement (yes I am a route measurement nerd!). More importantly has been connecting with members on the workfloor and supporting them to speak for themselves. First elected to the Executive in Apr. 2009 as President