Union propaganda. There’s an app for that!
A quick search of the Apple app store has turned up five interesting union related apps.
Most intriguing, an app called “Labor News” does not appear sponsored by any one union entity and much of its content seems to come straight from the Department of Labor. However blog posts read like union press releases and the news feed seems to pull from a range of sources nothing but positive stories about unions, in both English and Spanish. And yet there is no logo, other than that of the app developer. We are slowly reaching right now for our tin foil hats.
The “UFCW 5” app allows members access to union news stories, job postings, enrollment cards, negotiation updates, ways to get involved, a “find your political official” search function and links to the union’s website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. Maintained and publicized, apps like this one could be game changing. Worth a look.
Ominously, the “SEIU Political” app requires a user name and password, but no instructions on how to obtain one. (If you have to ask you probably aren’t supposed to know.)
The installed “AFSCME” app only brings up an off-kilter box that says “Sorry. This application you requested is not available. Please choose another.” Any similarity to your experiences at the DMV is purely coincidental. And no, we are not making this up.
And finally, and most fun of all, the “Teamsternet Mobile” app allows you to carry with you everywhere the profanity-rich rantings of housebound former truck drivers with anger management issues as posted on Teamsters Talk! Teamsters Talk is best experienced first-hand as it transcends description. Enjoy! (But not if the kids use your iPad!)
Ahhh…good ole teamsternet. My old stomping ground!! If you mention my name there, you’ll receive ONE FREE profanity.