Massachusetts Inspectors Suspended for Refusing to Carry GPS Phones
The Massachusetts public safety commissioner yesterday suspended 20 state building and engineering inspectors for refusing to accept cellphones equipped with global positioning systems. The inspectors are responsible for overseeing construction, as well as the maintenance of boilers, air tanks, and amusement rides. They were suspended without pay for two days and were warned that if they do not take the phones when they return to work tomorrow, they will face further disciplinary action.
20 inspectors suspended over GPS, Boston Globe, July 11, 2006.
